Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rahl is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.#T1#
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Rahl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
Rahl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen trying to control but Rahl postures up.
Larsen is not content to let Rahl control the position.#SUB#
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larsen manages to get to full guard.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larsen slips under a jab from Rahl.
And Larsen responds with a good body kick, but Rahl manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larsen tries to move into range but Rahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Rahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahl slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target.
Rahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Rahl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Larsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larsen manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Larsen's guard.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Larsen has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Rahl throws a right and a left that Larsen avoids nicely.
Rahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Rahl misses the jab.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen keeps Rahl at a distance using the push kick.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Larsen.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Larsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahl takes one to the chin there.
Larsen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Larsen. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
It seemed like Larsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
Rahl throws an off balance right hand
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
A countering left hand to the body from Larsen misses.
Larsen thows a body kick. Rahl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Rahl dodges the punch combination from Larsen. #T1#
A lazy left from Rahl finds it's target.
Larsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahl.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Rahl throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range. #T2#
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Rahl moves out of range.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Larsen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Rahl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Rahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rahl, into his guard. #REVB#
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Larsen is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Larsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Rahl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsen is controlling him.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rahl counter with a right hand.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rivers moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers works Rahl's body with a nice hook.
Rivers swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Rahl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers has his hands on Rahl's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Rivers throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Rivers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rahl's head.
Rivers wanted to stand there but Rahl had control of the position. #SU#
Rivers stands and steps away. Rahl gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Nice shot by Rahl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers looks for the body kick but Rahl saw that one coming.
Rahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Nice cross by Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahl slips under a jab.
Rahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
Rahl scores with a nice strike.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Rahl ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahl dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.#T1#
Rahl throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Rahl gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivers trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Rahl works over Rivers with some ground and pound from guard.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rahl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rahl is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Rahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivers's guard.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Rahl postures up.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahl's guard. #REVR#
Rahl is looking to stand up but Rivers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rivers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Rahl has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rivers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl has Rivers flattened out and is raining down punches.
Even with his hooks in, Rahl manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rahl trying to control momentarily.
Well, with Rahl on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rivers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rahl landing with strikes.
Rivers trying to control the hands but Rahl won't let him.
Rahl biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Rahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rivers trying to control the position but Rahl manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rahl keeps control of the position easily here as Rivers tries to buck him off.
Rahl tries to get the hooks in deep but Rivers pushed the leg off. #T2#
Rivers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahl is working away from the top position though.
Rahl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivers controlling the position well.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl 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.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers controlling the position well. #T3#
Rivers wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl stalling. #SUB2#
Rahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rahl.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rivers tries to sprawl but Rahl drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivers has a hand on Rahl's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rahl takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzariello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzariello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzariello.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahl cracks Mazzariello with an open hand slap.
Rahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzariello. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
Mazzariello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mazzariello!
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl landing strikes.
Rahl 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.
Rahl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mazzariello tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Mazzariello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rahl connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahl's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mazzariello tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.#SUB#
Rahl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazzariello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazzariello is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rahl trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rahl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mazzariello some visible discomfort.
Mazzariello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl looks to land a strike but Mazzariello avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazzariello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzariello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzariello is keeping the position for now.
Rahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzariello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahl has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzariello's legs - danger averted.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rahl here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mazzariello scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Rahl fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mazzariello to the ground. Rahl is now in Mazzariello's guard.
Mazzariello working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Rahl wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping him busy.
Mazzariello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzariello can do to turn this around?
Mazzariello is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl controlling the pace. #T1#
Rahl is nestled in close to Mazzariello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello is in trouble now - Rahl has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mazzariello tries to hold on but Rahl pushes him away.
Rahl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rahl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahl trying to control but Mazzariello is having none of it.
Mazzariello is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Rahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzariello is looking to escape.
Mazzariello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mazzariello moves into full guard.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzariello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzariello trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
Mazzariello postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it. #T3#
Mazzariello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzariello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl wants to stand but Mazzariello is controlling the position.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Mazzariello is having none of it.
Mazzariello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mazzariello won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mazzariello trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a double jab.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazzariello enables Rahl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazzariello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazzariello wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello trying to keep a closed guard but Rahl is proving a slippery customer.
Rahl looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzariello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mazzariello wants to clinch.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.
Mazzariello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzariello missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazzariello throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahl.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Rahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl tries to clinch but Mazzariello moves away
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Mazzariello.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mazzariello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Mazzariello scores with a hook to the body. Rahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazzariello slips a straight right by Rahl.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello wants to counter with a clinch but Rahl pushes him away.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Rahl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazzariello managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rahl.
Mazzariello dodges the ground and pound from Rahl.#SUB#
Rahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzariello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rahl tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Rahl is working to tighten his grip on Mazzariello's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mazzariello has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rahl is really squeezing tight and eventually Mazzariello passes out! Rahl breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darken Rahl!
After the big win, Darken Rahl made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 489:
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahl.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Holl slips under a jab.
Rahl backing away here, and Holl unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Holl throws a chopping leg kick but Rahl manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holl lands a head kick!
Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahl is out of range and Holl settles back down.
Rahl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl.
Rahl thuds his right hand into Holl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holl looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range.
Holl misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Good leg kick by Holl.
Holl throws a sloppy body shot
and Rahl counters with a left and a right that stings Holl.
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!
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Holl scores with a kick to the body.
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holl.#TD#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahl's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Rahl trying to control but Holl is working from the bottom.
Rahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahl is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holl looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holl wants to stand and escape but Rahl is having none of it.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Holl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Holl keeping full guard, as Rahl tries to pass.
Holl being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rahl misses with a low kick. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Rahl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Holl lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Holl takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holl.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Rahl blocks a body shot from Holl.
Rahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rahl is struggling to control the position.
Holl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahl blocks a body shot from Holl.
Holl lands an elbow inside that Rahl shrugs off.
Holl lands a right hand.
Rahl is looking to control Holl's arms but Holl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahl has his back to the cage.
Holl misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Rahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holl obliges.
Holl lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holl.
Holl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rahl takes an elbow to the temple.
Rahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahl looks to land a right hand but Holl moved out of range.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl checks the leg kick.
Holl misses with a body kick.
Rahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holl's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Holl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl slips under a jab.
Holl slips a straight right by Rahl.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Holl moves away and avoids it.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Rahl moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Holl staying out of range there.
Crunch! Holl slams his shin into Rahl's torso.
Holl slips a straight right by Rahl.
Holl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holl scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahl throws a lazy right hand but Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahl tries to land a leg kick but Holl saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Rahl has managed to clinch.
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!
Rahl is working Holl over against the cage.#T1#
Holl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahl.
Flo Holl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahl.
Rahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahl tries to circle away but Holl has him pinned against the cage.
Holl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Rahl has Holl pressed against the cage.
Rahl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holl pushes Rahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Rahl tightens his grip and picks Holl up, before dumping him to the ground. Holl manages to land in guard.
Holl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Rahl tries to kick Holl off but Holl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holl controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Holl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rahl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Rahl pushes Holl off looking to stand but Holl dives back in and keeps control.
Rahl is not content to let Holl control the position.
Holl stalling.
Rahl tries to kick Holl off but Holl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Rahl manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holl keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holl lands an elbow just above Rahl 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahl.
Rahl dodges an elbow strike from Holl. #T4#
Holl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl lands with a right to the head.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Holl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rahl is trying to trip Holl. He has hold of a leg but Holl is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rahl persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Rahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahl tries to avoid it.
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.
Holl tries to clinch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
Rahl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
Rahl throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holl moves into range and clinches up with Rahl.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahl lands with a short shot to the head.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahl tries to stall but Holl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Holl.
Holl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Rahl looking to stall.
Rahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Holl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rahl dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Holl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rahl wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Rahl.
Holl lands an elbow just above Rahl 's eye.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Holl can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
Rahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holl landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holl is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holl crunches a lovely knee into Rahl's ribcage.
Holl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahl is defending well for now.
Holl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahl or not.
Holl lands with a left to the head.
Holl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holl lands with a light punch inside.
Rahl blocks a body shot from Holl.
Holl connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Holl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holl tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holl lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Holl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rahl wants to take the fight to the mat but Holl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rahl has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holl after a bit of a struggle.
Holl lands a shoulder strike.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holl lands a knee to the body.
Holl lands a nice uppercut.
Rahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Holl.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holl.
Holl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahl is looking for a takedown.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Holl lands a shoulder strike.
Rahl tries to break free but Holl pushes him back against the cage.
Holl tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rahl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holl misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
Holl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
Holl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holl lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Holl.
Holl lands a damaging elbow.
Holl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahl tries a body shot but Holl blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holl. Rahl shrugs it off though.
Holl misses with a leg kick
and Rahl counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
Rahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Rahl was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holl.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Holl throws a low kick, looking for Rahl's leg but Rahl calmly moves out of range.
Holl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahl takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Rahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahl has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holl after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahl avoids it.
Holl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Rahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Holl controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holl working Rahl over with knees to the body.
Holl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holl pushes Rahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl wants to break free but Holl has control.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Rahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holl tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
Holl lands a left hand.
Holl lands a right hand.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl can't find room to land a body shot as Holl controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holl.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Holl controls his hands.
Holl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahl lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Holl.
Holl misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Holl.
Holl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Holl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Holl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Rahl can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Rahl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rahl has had enough of the clinch but Holl keeps him there for the moment.
Holl scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Rahl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Rahl to work.
Holl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahl avoids the damage to the body.
Holl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Holl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Holl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Holl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Holl.
Rahl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holl lands an elbow inside that Rahl shrugs off.
Holl lands a left hand.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Rahl wants to stall.
Rahl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rahl is trying to maintain a safe position but Holl gets an underhook and turns Rahl into the cage.
Holl lands an elbow inside that Rahl shrugs off.
Holl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Rahl in his tracks for a moment.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Holl.
Rahl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holl connects with a right hand. Rahl shakes it off.
Holl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##TD#
Rahl closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holl quickly recovers to half guard.
Holl trying to control but Rahl postures up.
Holl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Holl has wrist control.
Holl has Rahl pulled in close to control his posture.
Holl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Holl gets a clinch.
Rahl wants a takedown.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Holl misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Rahl has clasped his hands together around Holl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl working away.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Holl manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahl's best efforts.
Rahl slows the pace down in half guard.
Rahl's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
Holl pushes Rahl off looking to stand but Rahl dives back in and keeps control.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Holl tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
Holl won't allow Rahl to pass to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Holl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rahl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rahl's back!
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Rahl prevents Holl from getting a body triangle.
Rahl trying to get back to his feet but Holl is in full control for now. #T4#
Holl trying to control momentarily.
Holl is controlling the position but Rahl somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Holl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahl keeps working.
Holl not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flo Holl.
I've got Holl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
Flo Holl is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Flo Holl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 485: Rahl VS Tyberos
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Rahl scores with a jab. Tyberos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahl.
Tyberos stuns Rahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyberos avoids the body shot from Rahl.
Rahl throws a hook but Tyberos avoids it easily.
Tyberos slips under a jab from Rahl.
Tyberos throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
Donk. Rahl catches Tyberos right on the button with a cross.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl with a hook.
Rahl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyberos misses with a body shot.
Rahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyberos sprawls and moves away.
Rahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tybeross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyberos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyberos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyberos moves away from the strike by Rahl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyberos 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.
Tyberos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyberos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyberos looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rahl was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyberos is not content to let Rahl control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Tyberos's face as Rahl controls the position.
Tyberos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tyberos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahl's best efforts.
Rahl trying to control the pace.
Rahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyberos keeps working.
Tyberos wants to get back to full guard.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rahl working Tyberos over with strikes. #T2#
Rahl moves into full mount! Tyberos won't be happy about that!
Tyberos is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahl has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyberos regains half guard.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyberos tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl is taking a breather. Tyberos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyberos is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tyberos has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyberos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Tyberos.
Tyberos keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Tyberos throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Tyberos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos is striking but Rahl is not phased and passes to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Tyberos's temple. #T4#
Still in half guard, Rahl seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Rahl. #SUB#
Rahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyberos is staying active underneath Rahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyberos has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Rahl seems content to control.
Tyberos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyberos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet.
Rahl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyberos can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Tyberos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahl quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyberos moves into full mount! Rahl won't be happy about that!
Tyberos with shots to the head and body - Rahl looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Tyberos.
Tyberos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tyberos looking to ground and pound but Rahl is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyberos raining down shots from the mount!
Rahl holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyberos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rahl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyberos can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tyberos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tyberos dominating with strikes here.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyberos controlling his opponent.
Tyberos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahl is looking to escape.
Tyberos dominating with strikes here.
Tyberos with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyberos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyberos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tyberos won't let Rahl get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tyberos thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyberos scoring with strikes but Rahl is staying in there. #T2#
Tyberos looking to ground and pound but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyberos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyberos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rahl's face.
Tyberos dominating with strikes here.
Tyberos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos thowing shots but they're missing.
Rahl is trying to stand.
Tyberos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahl is trying to stand.#T3#
Tyberos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tyberos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rahl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyberos with good strikes from the mount here!
Rahl wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tyberos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyberos throws a strike there. Rahl manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyberos.
Tyberos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Tyberos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyberos throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Rahl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyberos working the head and body with strikes.
Tyberos wants to control but Rahl is keeping him busy.
Rahl pushes Tyberos off looking to stand but Tyberos dives back in and keeps control.
Tyberos works his way into side control.
Rahl is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyberos is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tyberos looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyberos sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Tyberos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Rahl dodges it nicely.
Tyberos stops Rahl from getting back to his feet.
Tyberos misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyberos trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Tyberos wants to hit a sweep here but Rahl passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyberos there!
Tyberos is looking to improve his position but Rahl isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyberos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rahl looking to finish Tyberos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyberos!
Tyberos is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahl has a good base and remains in mount.
Rahl lands a big elbow.
Rahl prevents Tyberos from getting the reversal.
Rahl landing shots from mount.
Tyberos tries to hold on but Rahl postures up.
Rahl scoring with strikes but Tyberos is staying in there. #T2#
Tyberos is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyberos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rahl looking to control but Tyberos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahl lands a heavy elbow.
Tyberos regains half guard.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Tyberos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Rahl is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Tyberos is pressing down on Rahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyberos is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Rahl has hold of Tyberos's hands but Tyberos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Tyberos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyberos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl clearly takes that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyberos! But no joy.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Tyberos with the counter takedown but Rahl avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Tyberos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Tyberos.#TD#
Tyberos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Tyberos keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Tyberos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos working a defensive guard here.
Tyberos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tyberos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyberos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Tyberos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyberos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rahl manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Rahl is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyberos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahl to the mat. Rahl regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rahl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyberos throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyberos trying to strike off his back.
Tyberos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl wants to stand up but Tyberos is controlling him.
Tyberos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyberos won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tyberos from controlling successfully.
Tyberos throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Tyberos advances position into side control!
An elbow from Tyberos crashes against the mat.
Tyberos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyberos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyberos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rahl some visible discomfort.
Rahl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyberos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tyberos is trying to ground and pound but Rahl uses the momentary lack of control by Tyberos to regain half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Tyberos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rahl won't allow Tyberos to pass to mount.
Tyberos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head.
Rahl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyberos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Rahl's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyberos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyberos throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Tyberos working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Rahl fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyberos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Tyberos.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Tyberos slips the punch.
Tyberos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl feinted with a counter takedown.
Rahl looks for a takedown but Tyberos sprawls well.#TD2#
Tyberos looking to score a takedown here. Rahl is defending well but Tyberos drives through and ends up in Rahl's guard.
Rahl wants to stand up but Tyberos is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
Tyberos prevents Rahl from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tyberos advances to half guard.
Tyberos misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rahl wants to stand but Tyberos is controlling the position.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyberos prevents Rahl from getting back to his feet.
Tyberos is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyberos throwing strikes but missing.
Tyberos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl keeping full guard, as Tyberos tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tyberos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahl.
Tyberos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Tyberos misses.
Rahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Rahl gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyberos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tyberos throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Rahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyberos controls the pace.
Tyberos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyberos throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyberos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Tyberos is trying to push Rahl off with his feet but Rahl grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Tyberos's ankles and Tyberos is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Darken Rahl gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 482: Rahl VS Takahashi
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Rahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahl drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rahl has Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahl blocks a jab.
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!
Rahl takes one on the button.#TD#
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi has his foot on Rahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahl works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi controlling Rahl's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takahashi controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rahl has passed into half guard!
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Rahl has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away. #T3#
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rahl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takahashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rahl, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Takahashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takahashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takahashi throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Takahashi working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Rahl tries to pass. #SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahl postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to control Rahl's posture. Rahl takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Takahashi! Rahl is rotating here... this could be the end... Takahashi is out! Rahl has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans slips a jab from Rahl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans 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.
Rahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Rahl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Rahl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rahl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evans is not content to let Rahl control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rahl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rahl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Evans tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.#SUB#
Rahl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahl lands a few punches from side control.
Rahl working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Rahl seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Rahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Rahl cracks Evans with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face as Rahl controls the position.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rahl trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Rahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Rahl laying and praying for a moment but Evans takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahl throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Rahl swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rahl!
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Rahl gets back to half guard.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl 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.
Evans wants to take a breather but Rahl is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans controlling the action here.
Rahl tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Evans controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Darken Rahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl misses with a low kick.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahl wants to clinch.#T4#
Rahl thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahl as he jumps to the side.
Evans takes one on the button.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl cracks Evans with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.#CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rahl.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Rahl was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Rahl.
Rahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Rahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahl scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Rahl slips under a jab from Evans.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Rahl missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Evans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl scores with a punch to the head.
Rahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Rahl stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Rahl slips under a jab.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook 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!
Rahl blocks a jab.
Rahl misses with a right hand
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Rahl cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad. #T3#
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Rahl shows good takedown defense.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans moves away from the strike by Rahl. #TD2#
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Rahl's head. #T4#
Rahl wants to get back to full guard.
Evans throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Evans is thwarting Rahl's attempts to control the position.
Evans throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Rahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Darken Rahl did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Rahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Rahl.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Rahl.
A jab from Rahl finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.#TD2#
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rahl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
The referee asks Evans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans is staying tight to Rahl's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl tries to control but Evans manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Evans tries to keep control of the position but Rahl is staying busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl is taking damage to the body and head.
Rahl tries to escape the position.
Evans is looking to control Rahl but Rahl is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Evans punishes Rahl with strikes from the back mount.
Evans trying to control momentarily.
Evans connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rahl to escape the position. #T3#
Evans controlling the position well here. Rahl rolled but Evans kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rahl tries to escape the position.
Evans missing with strikes from the back.
Evans loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rahl hold on?
Evans is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rahl turns into Evans and is now in his guard. #T4#
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Rahl has moved into half guard.
Rahl controlling the action here.
Evans keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Nice defenses there by Evans.#TD2#
Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Rahl's guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rahl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rahl gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Evans postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rahl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans pulls Rahl in close to prevent any damage.
Rahl trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Evans trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Nice uppercut there from Rahl.
Evans blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darken Rahl waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Rahl looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rahl moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahl is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Rahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahl gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.#TD#
Rahl has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Rahl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rahl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rahl looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rahl passes into side control.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.#T1#
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl trying to control the pace.
Rahl is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Rahl has mounted him!
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahl works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahl with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Rahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Rahl lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rahl pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Rahl prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahl has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Rahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Rahl eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Rahl moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Rahl trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahl lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Rahl gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl blocks the strikes from Jones. #SUB#
Rahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Jones tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Jones wants to control but Rahl is keeping busy. #SUB#
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Rahl in close. #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.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rahl escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones is trying to control Rahl's posture but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rahl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rahl cracks Jones with a big elbow. #T3#
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to remain calm as Rahl controls from the top position.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rahl landing a few strikes. #T4#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahl cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Jones lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rahl's guard.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rahl is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes Rahl's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rahl regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rahl throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rahl! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darken Rahl made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Holl's head.#TD#
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holl!
Holl parries the strikes from Rahl easily there. Rahl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holl to escape.
Holl tries to improve position but can't.
Holl controls the position for a moment.
Holl taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holl is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl is trying to get back to his feet.
Rahl 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.
Rahl is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holl's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Rahl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rahl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holl, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holl being controlled for a moment.
Holl manages to get back to half guard.
Rahl prevents Holl from improving his position.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Holl is working away.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rahl working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holl pushes Rahl off looking to stand but Rahl dives back in and keeps control.
Holl trying to control here. #SUB#
Rahl is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rahl to get the leverage.
Rahl throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl. #T4#
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holl trying to hold on to Rahl's head to control him but Rahl postures up.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahl working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahl trying to mount his opponent but Holl defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Holl moves into the clinch.
Rahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holl tries a knee to the head but Rahl blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holl.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holl can do to turn this around?
Rahl has Holl pressed against the cage.
Holl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Rahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rahl has Holl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl lands a knee to the body.
Holl misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holl cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holl pushes Rahl away with a front kick.#T1#
Rahl misses with a straight left.
Holl lands a lovely overhand right.
Holl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
Holl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Holl misses.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holl tries to clinch but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Rahl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Holl saw that one coming.
Rahl with a nice cross.
Holl misses with a series of wild punches.
Holl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holl enables Rahl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Rahl postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Holl has his hands on Rahl's head, controlling the position.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Holl is looking to sweep but instead, Rahl has passed into half guard.
Rahl trying to control the action but Holl is working from the bottom.
Rahl working Holl over with strikes.
Holl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holl is not content to let Rahl control the position.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Rahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Holl is looking to control Rahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
Holl is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
Rahl works his way into side control.
Holl can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Rahl swings for the body but Holl moves out of range.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but Rahl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rahl.
Rahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rahl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Rahl is looking to clinch but Holl is avoiding it.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rahl throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Holl throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Holl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahl blocks the body kick.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Holl raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holl stuffs the takedown.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Holl.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holl throws a solid leg kick but Rahl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holl.
Holl throws a leg kick but Rahl sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Holl gets caught napping as Rahl dives in and scores a takedown. Holl manages to retain guard.
Rahl stands up over Holl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl postures up. #T2#
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Holl's guard.
Holl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Holl can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahl is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rahl is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holl still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holl has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rahl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Holl wants to control but Rahl is keeping him busy.
Holl is stalling here. Rahl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Holl seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rahl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Holl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rahl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahl working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darken Rahl.
I think Rahl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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 465: Le Delma VS Warc Rimin
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Skinner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Rahl.
Rahl 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skinner, as that shot connected.
Skinner swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skinner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Skinner cracks Rahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahl moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahl is just out of range.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Rahl misses.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skinner takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Skinner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Rahl.
Rahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rahl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Rahl counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Skinner scores with a jab. Rahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Rahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skinner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skinner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahl is just out of range.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.#CL#
Rahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Rahl. #T2#
Skinner pushes Rahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skinner lands a right hand.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahl lands with a left to the head.
Rahl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skinner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner slips under a jab from Rahl.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skinner.
Frankie Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Skinner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Rahl misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frankie Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Rahl throws a hook but Skinner avoids it easily.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skinner misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
Rahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skinner is able to avoid easily.
Rahl misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Skinner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner throws an off balance right hand
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner misses with a jab to the body
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skinner dodges the punch combination from Rahl.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rahl scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl thuds his right hand into Skinner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skinner fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rahl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Rahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Skinner misses with a left hand
and Rahl counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahl connects with a right hand. Skinner shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahl scores with a hook to the body. Skinner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skinner's hands.
Skinner checks a low kick from Rahl.
Rahl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skinner finds it's way round the side to connect with Rahl's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
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#
Skinner punishes Rahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown but Skinner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skinner throws a jab when Rahl was well out of range.
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Skinner circles away.
Good shot there by Skinner.
Rahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahl wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Rahl forces Skinner back against the cage and clinches.
Rahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skinner's elbow.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Rahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Skinner moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Skinner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD#
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skinner!
Skinner is looking for a sweep.
Rahl landing a few strikes.
Skinner tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skinner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skinner is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rahl lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skinner taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Rahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skinner tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rahl connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahl lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Rahl lands an elbow.
Skinner gets back to half guard.
Rahl is nestled in close to Skinner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skinner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skinner working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Skinner is pressing down on Rahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Skinner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skinner manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Skinner's guard.
Rahl preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Rahl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rahl passes into half guard.
Rahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skinner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skinner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Rahl postures up.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Rahl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skinner connects with the punch.
Skinner swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Rahl counter with a right hand.
Frankie Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Rahl misses with a body shot. #TD#
Rahl is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skinner's half guard.
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skinner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skinner.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner trying to control the position. #T1#
Rahl stands up over Skinner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Skinner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rahl escapes and throws Skinner's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skinner tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
Skinner regains half guard.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Skinner's hands, connecting with Skinner's forehead.
Skinner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet. #T2#
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skinner's head.
Rahl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skinner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rahl trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skinner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet.
Skinner looking to control.
Rahl trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skinner working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skinner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rahl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rahl's back!
Skinner punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rahl 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.
Rahl tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skinner controlling his opponent.
Rahl regains half guard.
Skinner wants to take a breather but Rahl is having none of it. #T4#
Rahl is in trouble now - Skinner has advanced to mount!
Rahl wants to control but Skinner is having none of it.
BOOM! Skinner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skinner breaks from Rahl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skinner lands a big shot there that rocks Rahl but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rahl tries to hold on but Skinner postures up.
Rahl regains half guard.
Rahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skinner scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Rahl slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl feints a jab promting Takahashi to slip. Rahl then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takahashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Rahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Takahashi tries to sprawl out of it but Rahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takahashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
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!
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Rahl let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.#T1#
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl lands a slapping body shot.
Rahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Rahl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahl checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl scores with a jab to the body.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi. #T2#
Rahl tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
A jab lands there for Rahl.
Rahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Rahl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Rahl missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl. #T3#
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a straight left. #TD#
Takahashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rahl is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Takahashi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Takahashi working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahl is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Takahashi crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahl controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takahashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takahashi lands some shots froms side control.
Rahl managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takahashi.
Rahl tries to improve position but can't.
Takahashi landing a few strikes.
Takahashi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takahashi defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Rahl.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Rahl avoiding damage.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it. #TD2#
Rahl gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takahashi regains guard.
Genkei Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Rahl pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it. #T3#
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Takahashi wants to control but Rahl is keeping busy.
Takahashi has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl not doing much here.
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Rahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahl misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi cracks Rahl with a good jab.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Rahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Rahl avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Rahl dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Rahl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Genkei Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takahashi 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 Rahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi cracks Rahl with a good jab.
Rahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahl blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Rahl's body.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there.
Rahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi. #T4#
Takahashi swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Takahashi avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Rahl is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahl has his back to the cage.
Takahashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi presses Rahl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Takahashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi keeps control of Rahl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Rahl is trying to drag Takahashi to the mat but Takahashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Our winner, Genkei Takahashi, 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: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Le Delma.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Le Delma blocks a leg kick.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Le Delma finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Le Delma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
and Rahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Rahl misses with a left hand
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Rahl cracks a nice hook into Le Delma's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl misses with a hook.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
A jab from Le Delma finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Rahl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rahl lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma wants to stand up but Rahl is controlling him.
Rahl throwing strikes from guard but Le Delma blocks nicely.
Rahl won't allow Le Delma to get back to his feet.
Le Delma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rahl pushing down on Le Delma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Le Delma's hands, connecting with Le Delma's forehead.
Rahl prevents Le Delma from standing back up.
Rahl is trying to control. Le Delma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Rahl is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahl blocks a low kick nicely.
Le Delma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Le Delma tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Le Delma scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahl connects with a body shot.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a combination
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rahl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Rahl misses with an uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Le Delma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Delma continues to drive forward.
Rahl blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Rahl.
Rahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Delma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Delma misses with a low kick as Rahl jumps back.
Rahl throws a leg kick but Le Delma checks it.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Rahl tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma is wise to it.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Rahl lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma throws a right hand that misses
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl slips a jab from Le Delma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Le Delma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Delma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl lands the left hand.
Rahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahl misses with a leg kick.
Le Delma checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma connects with a crisp jab.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Emanuel Le Delma is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Crunch! Le Delma slams his shin into Rahl's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Le Delma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Delma.
Rahl avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Rahl jabs Le Delma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl works the jab nicely.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahl looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Le Delma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahl's head.
Le Delma lands a jab to the head.
Le Delma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Rahl walks into a left hand. #T2#
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Delma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma lands a jab.
Le Delma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Rahl.
Sloppy strikes from Le Delma. Those never looked like landing.
Le Delma works Rahl's body with a nice hook.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range. #T3#
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Delma.
Rahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Rahl releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Delma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahl throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Rahl throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a three punch combo that has Rahl backing up. Rahl nods at Le Delma to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
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!
Rahl checks the leg kick.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
A jab from Rahl misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma thumps Rahl with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Le Delma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahl throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
That kick from Le Delma tenderised Rahl's leg. Rahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahl misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Rahl. Rahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Rahl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Le Delma is not content to let Rahl control the position. #T1#
Rahl prevents Le Delma from escaping the position.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a big right hand but Le Delma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Rahl drags him back down.
Le Delma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rahl.
Le Delma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Le Delma is pushing Rahl's head away, looking to escape. Rahl manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl trying to control the position but Le Delma is working away.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Rahl drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Le Delma misses
and Rahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Delma takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Rahl.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Le Delma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rahl pushes Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Delma is trying to break free.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Rahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Rahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Rahl lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rahl.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
Rahl tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Delma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Le Delma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahl.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Emanuel Le Delma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Rahl avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Rahl clobbers Le Delma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Rahl knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahl looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Le Delma throws a lazy body kick
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Delma doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Le Delma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Le Delma avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rahl gets a takedown into half guard.
Rahl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Rahl seems to be working for a kimura but Le Delma defends the submission attempt.
Rahl is trying to control. Le Delma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Le Delma is looking to escape.
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Delma is trying to stand back up but Rahl is controlling him
Le Delma is not content to let Rahl control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Delma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Delma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Delma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Rahl misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Rahl avoids the punch easily.
Rahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Delma.
Rahl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma had his way with Darken Rahl in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma connects with a right hand. Rahl shakes it off.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Le Delma avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahl wants to land a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
A nice combination there by Le Delma.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahl should have avoided that one. #T1#
Le Delma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl takes one on the button.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Rahl avoids it well.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahl on the side of the head.
Rahl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Le Delma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahl doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Rahl dives in and scores a takedown into Le Delma's guard.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Delma keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Le Delma wants to stand but Rahl is controlling the position.
Darken Rahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Delma is looking to stand back up but Rahl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Le Delma.
Rahl not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Rahl stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Le Delma looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Le Delma throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Le Delma misses with a body kick.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.#T4#
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahl.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Rahl slips a straight right by Le Delma.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Rahl.
Le Delma catches Rahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahl misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Delma, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma retains his featherweight title!
Emanuel Le Delma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Rahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Rahl had a free shot at his head there.
Rahl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.
Can misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
Rahl throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can lands a jab to the head.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl feints the counter takedown.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Can looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Rahl clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Rahl connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Rahl darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Can taking a breather.
Rahl is looking to break free of the clinch but Can has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can throws a series of punches but Rahl moves out of range.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahl checks it well.
Rahl blocks a jab.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Can defends it well.
Rahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Rahl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rahl thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Rahl stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Can blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage. #BC2#
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Rahl lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Can moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rahl slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Can misses.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Can.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahl tried to score with a low kick but Can checks it.
Rahl connects with a single shot there.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl clobbers Can with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Rahl as he connects with a hook.
Rahl scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Rahl ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Rahl pushes Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can scores with a body shot.
Can with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Can throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl 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#
Can throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Can throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Rahl decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Rahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can being controlled against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Darken Rahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Can misses with the head strike.
Rahl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Rahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Rahl is controlling him.
Rahl is pushing Can up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Can seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rahl can turn it around.
Rahl has Can pressed against the cage.
Rahl pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahl receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darken Rahl.
Rahl lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Rahl gets a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Rahl tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
Can tries a body shot but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl is trying to stall.
Can holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahl.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl blocks an elbow strike.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can misses with some punches.
Rahl effectively controlling the action here.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Can or not.
Rahl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Can up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Can wants to stall.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Can swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl cracks Can with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rahl instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahl slips a jab from Can.
Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Can appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Rahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and pushes Can back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Darken Rahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Can takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahl throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Can.
Can takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahl sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can moves out of range of the strikes.
Can will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Can looks to land a combination but Rahl avoids it well.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Can checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Rahl.
Rahl throws a chopping leg kick but Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rahl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Can misses the jab.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
Can takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Rahl throws a right hand that Can ducks under and follows up with a left that Can also avoids with ease.
Rahl scores with a nice head shot.
Can throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahl feints the counter takedown.
Can thumps Rahl with a low kick.
Can tries to work over Rahl's front leg with a kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rahl lands a nice hook to Can's body. Can takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rahl misses with the combination.
Can takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Rahl catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Rahl thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahl wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rahl darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl wants to break free but Can has control.
Rahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Can's efforts to push away.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahl lands a nice uppercut.
Can prevents a body shot from Rahl. #T4#
Can has Rahl pressed against the cage.
Rahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Can creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahl's defenses.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Can misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Can just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rahl's brow.
Can misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Can misses with a body shot.
Rahl changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Le Delma throws a low kick but Rahl avoids it.
Le Delma lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Delma. That snapped Rahl's head back.
Le Delma throws a jab when Rahl was well out of range.
Rahl misses the jab.
Le Delma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahl momentarily.
A jab from Le Delma does it's job there.
Rahl swings away with a body shot that misses
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Le Delma scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl misses with a hook.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Rahl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le Delma! #SU#
Rahl decides to stand back up.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Le Delma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Rahl slips a jab and a cross from Le Delma.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Le Delma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Le Delma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Le Delma is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Delma tries to land a leg kick but Rahl saw it coming and moves away.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.#T2#
Le Delma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick.
Rahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Le Delma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahl thuds a left hand into Le Delma's body.
Rahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma sizes up Rahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Rahl has Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Delma as Rahl tries to tie him up. #BC#
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Rahl tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Delma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Rahl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rahl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rahl is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Rahl is controlling him well.
Rahl tries to stand and escape but Le Delma is controlling the position.
Rahl prevents Le Delma from standing back up. #SU#
Rahl stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma 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#
Rahl slips a straight right by Le Delma.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Le Delma slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with a nice body kick.
Le Delma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.#T1#
Rahl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Delma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahl's hands.
Le Delma lands a jab to the nose.
Rahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Rahl darts in and clinches Le Delma up against the cage.
Rahl holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma throws a right hand that Rahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahl also avoids with ease.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Rahl misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Delma. That's going to slow Rahl down.
Rahl scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Delma should have avoided that one.
Rahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Rahl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Delma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Rahl closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.
Rahl is stalling here.
Rahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Le Delma has Rahl pressed against the cage, preventing Rahl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Delma tries to circle away but Rahl has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Delma throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Rahl counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl stops Le Delma from standing up.
Rahl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Delma's guard.#SU#
Rahl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahl takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.#CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Delma misses with a double jab.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Delma momentarily.
Le Delma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Rahl. Those never looked like landing.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl misses with a hook.#T1#
Le Delma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Delma is looking for the big counter here.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a one two! Rahl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rahl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
Le Delma slips a jab and a cross from Rahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a head kick.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Le Delma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Le Delma scores with a hook.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Rahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Rahl manages to duck under it in time.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Rahl.
Le Delma thuds his right hand into Rahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Rahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Delma throws a one two combo.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Rahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Delma throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Rahl clinches. #BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Rahl's shoulder, as Rahl tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses Rahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahl tries to avoid it. #T4#
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma lands a really nice looking cross but Rahl seems unphased.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Rahl knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Rahl clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Le Delma wants to break free but Rahl has control.
Rahl is trying to stall.
Le Delma is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahl has double underhooks.
Le Delma blocking some punches.
Rahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Rahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holl.
A slow jab from Holl misses its intended target.
Rahl with the counter takedown but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Holl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rahl.
Holl slips a straight right by Rahl.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahl just manages to avoid it.
Holl staying out of range there.
Holl misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl scores with a hook to the body. Holl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holl checks a low kick from Rahl.
Holl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Holl.
Holl scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Holl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Holl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Holl tries to land a front kick but Rahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Holl throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl scores with a jab to the body.
Holl misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Holl misses its intended target.
Holl misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holl defends it well.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Holl connects with a jab.
Holl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Holl tries to move into range but Rahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rahl cracks Holl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rahl darts in and clinches Holl up against the cage.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahl. #BC2#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Rahl moves his leg out of the way.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Holl tries to keep at a distance but Rahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahl.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahl avoids the damage to the body.
Holl working Rahl over with knees to the body.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahl misses with some punches.
Rahl can't find room to land a body shot as Holl controls the action. #T3#
Holl landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Rahl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
Holl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holl throws a front kick that sends Rahl stumbling back into the cage.
Holl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Rahl misses with a low kick.
Holl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Rahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down.
Holl ducks right into an uppercut from Rahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl scores with a three punch combo!
Rahl throws a series of punches but Holl avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Holl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick from Holl.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
Rahl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahl jabs Holl right on the nose. Holl blinks but takes it well.
Rahl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holl.#CL2#
Rahl drives through and clinches with Holl against the cage. #BC2#
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Holl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holl misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rahl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holl's guard.
Holl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl wants to stand but Holl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl checks a leg kick.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Rahl throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Holl tried to score with a low kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holl lunges at Rahl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahl's hand.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Holl fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahl in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Rahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down.
Holl scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rahl.
Holl checks a low kick from Rahl.
Rahl throws a right and a left that Holl avoids nicely.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Holl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl slips under a jab from Rahl.
Rahl keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holl!
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Jab from Rahl.
Rahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holl lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Holl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crunch! Holl slams his shin into Rahl's torso.
Holl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Holl moves into the clinch successfully.
Rahl avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Holl saw that one coming.
Holl moves out of range of the strikes.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Rahl changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holl with the inside leg kick. #T3##CL#
Holl has closed the distance and engaged Rahl in a clinch.
Holl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Rahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rahl's brow.
Holl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
Holl misses with some punches.
Holl fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Holl tries to clinch but Rahl moves away #TD2#
and Rahl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rahl.
Rahl wanted to stand there but Holl had control of the position. #T4##SU2#
Rahl gets to his feet. Holl looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl blocks a jab.
Rahl takes a swing at Holl's ribcage but misses.
Holl is looking to slow Rahl down with leg kicks.
Rahl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rahl blocks a head kick by Holl.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahl avoids the head kick by Holl.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
Holl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahl swings for the body but Holl moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Holl pushes Rahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Holl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahl.
Holl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holl pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rahl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rahl.
Holl wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rahl manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Holl trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Rahl seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahl is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Rahl decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Rahl forces Holl back against the cage and clinches.
Rahl is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flo Holl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Rahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Holl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holl.
Holl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Rahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahl lands a left hand. #BC2#
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Rahl forces Holl back against the cage and clinches.
Holl pushes Rahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rahl avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Rahl blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Rahl.#T4#
Rahl walks into a straight right hand from Holl.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rahl clinches.
Holl misses with the head strike.
Rahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holl.
Holl misses with a body punch.
Holl pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Holl controls his hands.
Holl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Holl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahl is defending well for now.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Holl avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Rahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rahl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yataro!
Yataro is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Rahl decides to stand back up. Rahl steps back and let's Yataro get back to his feet.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Yataro slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Rahl changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Yataro moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yataro takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Yataro cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Rahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.#CL#
Rahl clinches up with Yataro and pushes him back against the cage.
Rahl lands with a light punch inside.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yataro lands a body shot. #BC#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yataro connects with a right hand. Rahl shakes it off.
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!#CL#
Rahl clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Rahl blocking some punches.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro throws a head punch that misses.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro is trying to break the clinch but Rahl has him pressed against the cage.
Yataro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahl.
Rahl has Yataro pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Rahl.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Yataro misses the jab.
Rahl misses with a right hand
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahl slips under a jab.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Rahl with an uppercut!
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
Rahl dips to his left and cracks Yataro with an uppercut!
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahl clobbers Yataro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahl moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.#CL#
Rahl rushes Yataro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yataro counter with a right hand. #T4#
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Yataro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Rahl. Beautiful body shot.
Yataro cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Yataro.
A punch lands to the side of Rahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yataro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Rahl's shoulder, as Rahl tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Rahl has Yataro up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Rahl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
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#
Rahl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Rahl. Beautiful body shot.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Rahl changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl throws a nice looking combination but Yataro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Yataro with a jab.
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl misses with a body shot
letting Yataro counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rahl looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yataro swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range.
Rahl moves out of range as Yataro strikes.
Yataro misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Rahl stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yataro to get to his feet.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Yataro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yataro defending well as Rahl loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Yataro misses.
Rahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yataro sprawls and moves away.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yataro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yataro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yataro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Yataro lands a jab to the head.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rahl wants to clinch up but Yataro keeps it at a distance.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Rahl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yataro pushes Rahl off looking to stand but Rahl dives back in and keeps control. #SU#
Rahl escapes and gets back to his feet.
Yataro staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Yataro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahl is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahl takes a swing at Yataro's ribcage but misses.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Rahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl slips under a jab from Yataro.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro lands a nice shot that snaps Rahl's head back.
Yataro with a jab.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Yataro's head.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Yataro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takayama Yataro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl jabs Yataro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl lands a jab to the head.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl cracks Yataro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Yataro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Rahl's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rahl.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Yataro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl walks into a jab.#CL#
Yataro gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahl.
Rahl effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rahl blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Darken Rahl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahl trying to stall but Yataro improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahl gets through Yataro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahl lands a shoulder strike.
Yataro blocks a body shot from Rahl.
Rahl blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro cracks Rahl with a nice body shot.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Rahl cracks Yataro with a nice body shot.
Rahl lands with a light punch inside.
Rahl pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl can't find room to land a body shot as Yataro controls the action.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl stalling in the clinch but Yataro improves position.
Rahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Yataro lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Yataro fails to land.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by Rahl.
Yataro lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Rahl.
I was talking to Rahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rahl misses with the head strike.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Yataro ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro. #T3#
Yataro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yataro takes one to the chin there.
Rahl needs to keep his hands up - Yataro had a free shot at his head there.
Rahl scores with a three punch combo!
Yataro throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
Rahl misses with a jab to the body
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Yataro moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Rahl.
Yataro takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Yataro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Rahl misses with a double jab
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Yataro.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darken Rahl.
I think Yataro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Our winner, Takayama Yataro, 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: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Rahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rahl trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kock lands a body punch. #T1#
Kock cracks Rahl with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
Rahl misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Kock has Rahl pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rahl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl misses with some punches.
Rahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahl tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Rahl is trying to break the clinch but Kock is controlling him.
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Kock. #BC2#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Kock takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Kock moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Kock tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahl avoided it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kock - the referee stops the clock and Rahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kock. Rahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kock digs a good body shot into Rahl's ribs.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahl takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rahl clinches.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahl is keeping busy.
Rahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Rahl stalling in the clinch but Kock improves position. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Rahl shrugs it off though.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's front leg with a kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Nice jab there from Kock.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock is looking to wear down Rahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kock connects with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Rahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Rahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rahl lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
Rahl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL#
Kock has Rahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Darken Rahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kock stalls.
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Rahl looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Rahl can't break the clinch.
Rahl trying to control the position but instead, Kock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahl into the cage.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kock digs a right hand underneath Rahl's ribcage. Rahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kock blocks a body shot from Rahl.
Rahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock is looking to control Rahl's arms but Rahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land. #T4#
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kock stalling in the clinch but Rahl improves position.
Kock can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahl. #BC2#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahl throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahl is able to avoid easily.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Rahl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahl.
Kock moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Kock is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it. #T1#
Kock slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl misses with a hook to the body
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahl just manages to avoid it.
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl throws a shot to the body.
Rahl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahl to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl connects with a crisp jab.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Rahl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Rahl misses
and Kock counters with a head kick. That will keep Rahl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahl.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Rahl throws a series of punches but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Kock lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Rahl slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
As Rahl looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Rahl just gets out of the way.
Kock scores with a body shot.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Elkins ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl looks to clinch
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elkins stuns Rahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkins lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Elkins slips a jab from Rahl.
Elkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Elkins misses.
Elkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkins under the eye.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Elkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rahl napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Elkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Elkins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rahl rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Elkins's guard! Nice work there by Rahl!
Rahl wants to get up but he can't break Elkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Elkins looking to pass the guard.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Elkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rahl seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rahl keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully. #T2#
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.
Elkins looking to sit in guard and control but Rahl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Elkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rahl wants to stand but Elkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins working a defensive guard here.
Rahl is looking to stand up but Elkins won't let him. #T3#
Elkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rahl staying out of range there.
Elkins swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkins cracks a nice hook into Rahl's ribs.#CL#
Rahl clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahl lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl misses with a straight left.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.#TD2#
Elkins gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Elkins is trying to ground and pound but Rahl uses the momentary lack of control by Elkins to regain half guard.
Elkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahl keeps working.
Rahl pushes Elkins off looking to stand but Elkins dives back in and keeps control.
Elkins controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Elkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Elkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rahl moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkins.
Elkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Elkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahl.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkins punishes Rahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahl throws a lazy right hand but Elkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Elkins misses.
Rahl darts in trying to clinch
and Elkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Elkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahl on the side of the head.
Elkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkins scores with a nice head shot.
Rahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Elkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Elkins clobbers Rahl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahl throws a front kick aimed at Elkins's knee but Elkins avoids it well.
Darken Rahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Elkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rahl instigates a clinch.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahl digs a right hand into Elkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elkins's gas tank. #T2#
Elkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl is looking to control Elkins's arms but Elkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahl has his back to the cage.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
Rahl lands with a light punch inside.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Rahl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Elkins.#BC#
Rahl breaks from the clinch.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkins is just out of range.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Elkins avoids it well and moves away.
Rahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahl moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Elkins looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.
Elkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl tries to counter with a takedown but Elkins is quick to defend against it.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Rahl pushes Elkins up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Elkins pulls guard.
Elkins looking to control. #SUB2#
Elkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.
Elkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkins wants to improve his position but instead Rahl has moved into half guard.
Rahl is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Rahl is thwarting Elkins's attempts to control the position.
Elkins is looking to improve his position.
Rahl tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Elkins. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkins.
Nice defenses there by Elkins.
Elkins throws a jab when Rahl was well out of range.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Elkins avoids it well and moves away.
Elkins lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Elkins misses with a looping right.
Rahl throws a front kick aimed at Elkins's knee but Elkins avoids it well.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.#T1#
Elkins lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elkins walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl throws a shot to the body.
Rahl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahl as he connects with a hook.
Elkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elkins throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Rahl counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins is trying to improve his position.
Rahl wants to stand but Elkins is controlling his arm.
Elkins struggling a bit here.
Rahl tries to stand but Elkins is controlling his head.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Elkins is trying to control Rahl's posture but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl tries to stand but Elkins is controlling his head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rahl tries to stand and escape but Elkins is controlling the position.
Elkins trying to control but Rahl postures up.
Rahl tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Elkins. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Elkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl misses with a straight right. #T3#
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Rahl scores with a one two! Elkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elkins misses the jab.
Rahl throws a body punch but Elkins moves out of range.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkins's hands.
Elkins lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rahl's shoulder, as Rahl tries to avoid the shot.
Rahl tries to counter with a takedown but Elkins is quick to defend against it.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rahl rushes Elkins and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
Rahl presses Elkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elkins has a couple of punches blocked by Rahl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahl lands with a hook. Elkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Elkins misses with a hook #TD#
and Rahl counters with a single leg into guard. Elkins didn't expect that.
Elkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl wants to stand but Elkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkins has wrist control.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl wanted to stand there but Elkins had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Branko shoots in for a double leg but Rahl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Branko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl scores with a jab. Branko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahl leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Rahl gets tackled into the cage by Branko. Branko maintains the clinch.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahl pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branko somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahl, which made it look bad. #T1#
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahl defends it nicely.
Branko moves out of range of the strikes.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Rahl avoids it well and moves away.
Rahl misses the jab.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahl as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Branko tries for a takedown but Rahl circles away easily#TD2#
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Branko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branko.
Rahl wants to get up but he can't break Branko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Branko wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branko wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
Rahl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Branko is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl wants to get up but he can't break Branko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl tries to stand but Branko is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahl has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahl manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branko tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
Rahl tries to stand but Branko is controlling his head.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl wants to stand but Branko is controlling his arm.
Branko tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.
Rahl misses the jab.
Rahl throws a front kick aimed at Branko's knee but Branko avoids it well.
Branko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branko wants to clinch up but Rahl keeps it at a distance.
Rahl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Branko fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Branko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahl pulls his head out easily.
Rahl wants to stand but Branko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Rahl tries to stand but can't do so whilst Branko controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rahl sprawls and moves away.
Darken Rahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branko.
Rahl tries to score with a low kick but Branko moves his leg out of the way.
Branko is looking to counter the offense by Rahl and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Rahl rushes Branko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Rahl gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Rahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahl is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Rahl. #TD#
Branko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Branko manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rahl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branko prevents Rahl from escaping the position.#SUB#
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Branko fails with the takedown.
Rahl digs a good hook to Branko's body.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branko walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.#CL2#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Branko is trying to drag Rahl to the mat but Rahl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl lands with a left to the head.
Rahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahl lands a nice shot that snaps Branko's head back.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL2#
Rahl forces Branko back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Rahl as the two fighters clinch.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Branko wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Branko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahl can't find room to land a body shot as Branko controls the action.
Rahl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Branko moves out of range as Rahl strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Rahl.
Branko is trying to drag Rahl to the mat but Rahl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rahl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branko or not.
Rahl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rahl is looking to control Branko's arms but Branko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahl has his back to the cage.
Branko is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rahl rushes Branko and presses him up against the cage.
Branko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahl walks away with a smile on his face. Branko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahl throws a lazy right hand but Branko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Rahl lands with a nice body punch.
Rahl misses with a low kick.#T3#
Rahl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branko. Branko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl misses with a hook. Branko ducked under it nicely.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rahl clinches up with Branko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Branko clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Rahl. #BC2#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Rahl moves into range and clinches up with Branko.#T4#
Rahl prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rahl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Branko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darken Rahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahl defends it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Rahl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Case backs up against the cage.
Rahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Rahl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Case sprawls well initially but Rahl persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rahl trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Case is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Case is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Case blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahl throws a strike but Case avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rahl trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Case takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Case jabs Rahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Case jabs at Rahl's body.
Case scores with a body shot.
Case throws a wild body kick that Rahl sees coming a mile off.
Rahl moves out of range of the body kick from Case.
Case's corner calls for a 1-2. Case obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Case scores with a body shot.
Rahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Nice takedown defense from Case. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
Case throws a low kick but Rahl moves out of range easily.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big left from Case misses.
It looked like Rahl was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Case.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahl.
Case scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rahl looks for a takedown but Case sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Case misses.
Case is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahl rather than just go for the knockout.
Rahl moves in looking to clinch but Case pushes him off.
Case throws a combination. Rahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Case stuns Rahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Case misses with a body punch
letting Rahl counter with a right hand.
Rahl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case throws a low kick, looking for Rahl's leg but Rahl calmly moves out of range.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Rahl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Case throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Rahl.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahl misses with a low kick.
Rahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Case looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.
Rahl cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Rahl manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Case on his heels. He'll look to pass Case's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Case!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Case bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rahl swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Rahl is rocked!
It looks like Rahl has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rahl checks a leg kick.
Rahl swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Case lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Case scores with a jab.
Rahl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Case checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Rahl down.
Rahl scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Case.
Case has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rahl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rahl misses with a hook
and Case counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahl blocks the leg kick.
Rahl throws a big counter combination but Case scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Rahl feints and as Case raises his hands in defense, Rahl changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahl is fighting to break Case's control of his arms but Case is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Case!#REVB##T2#
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
Rahl working a defensive guard here.
Rahl has control of Case's left arm, preventing Case from doing any damage.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Rahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Case defends it easily.
Rahl seems keen to control Case's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Case fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahl is out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Case's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Case has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rahl off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case lands a front kick.
Case drops his hands momentarily and Rahl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Case was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Case misses with a low kick.
Rahl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahl shoots in for a double leg but Case sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Case connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Case fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case misses the jab.
A left lands for Rahl.#TD#
Rahl scores with a takedown into Case's guard.

Case pushes Rahl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Case scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Case blocks a jab.
Case bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.#T1#
Rahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Rahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Rahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahl misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
A little feinted left hand from Rahl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Case fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Case looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahl avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Case scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Case throws a leg kick which misses Rahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahl tries to avoid it.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Case on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Case there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Rahl scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Case manages to get to full guard.
Rahl trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case controlling the position.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Case swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Case feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Rahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Case, as that shot connected.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Case connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Case sprawls well.
Case slips a jab from Rahl.
Good exchange - Case coming out on top.
Rahl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Case appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Case misses with a straight left.
Rahl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rahl looks to clinch
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
Rahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Case.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
Justin Case really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 94 - Gardner vs Chunks
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Beach Boy slips under a jab.
Beach Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there.
Rahl tries to land a leg kick but Beach Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach Boy.
Beach Boy tries to counter with a takedown but Rahl is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Beach Boy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rahl's guard.
Beach Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl is pulling down on Beach Boy's head to control his posture.
Rahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beach Boy postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is trying to control the position but Beach Boy postures up.
Rahl has momentary wrist control but Beach Boy slips an elbow through the middle.
Beach Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
Beach Boy is in close to Rahl's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beach Boy 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.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beach Boy is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We've been hearing that Beach Boy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beach Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Beach Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beach Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beach Boy throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Beach Boy has his foot on Rahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahl works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahl stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow. #T3#
Beach Boy working a defensive guard here.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach Boy has wrist control.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahl is working Beach Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Beach Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beach Boy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Beach Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beach Boy passes Rahl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahl is refusing to be controlled, as Beach Boy sits in half guard.
Rahl wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Beach Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Beach Boy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Beach Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rahl!
Rahl is trying to control Beach Boy's posture but Beach Boy avoids it.
Beach Boy is working Rahl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Beach Boy throwing strikes but Rahl manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Beach Boy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beach Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Beach Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Beach Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Beach Boy wants to get back to full guard but Rahl has mounted him!
Beach Boy is squirming around, avoiding Rahl's attempts to control the action.
Beach Boy tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Rahl wants to control the pace but Beach Boy is squirming around nicely.
Rahl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rahl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beach Boy tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Darken Rahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl cracks Beach Boy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Beach Boy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beach Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Beach Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beach Boy.
Beach Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beach Boy keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Rahl with a nice head shot there.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahl keeping full guard, as Beach Boy tries to pass.
Beach Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.
Rahl trying to control the position.
Beach Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Rahl is looking for a triangle but Beach Boy pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Beach Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rahl is trying to keep Beach Boy in close.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beach Boy looking to pass the guard.
Rahl working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach Boy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl 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! 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#
Beach Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Rahl gets tackled into the cage by Beach Boy. Beach Boy maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rahl is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beach Boy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahl to the mat. Rahl regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rahl wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Beach Boy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahl's guard.
Beach Boy trying to control from half guard but Rahl is working away.
Beach Boy is nestled in close to Rahl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy working Rahl over with strikes.
Beach Boy winds up and cracks Rahl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Beach Boy misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Rahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beach Boy defends it easily.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Beach Boy throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Beach Boy is looking for a triangle but Rahl pushes his legs off easily.
Beach Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Beach Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Rahl is proving a slippery customer.
Beach Boy is trying to hold Rahl in close to prevent damage but Rahl has managed to pass into half guard.
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl moves nicely into side control.
Rahl lands a few punches from side control.
Rahl wants to control but Beach Boy is keeping him busy.
Beach Boy gets back to half guard.#T3#
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Beach Boy is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Beach Boy wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beach Boy tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahl trying to mount his opponent but Beach Boy defends it.
Beach Boy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beach Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Beach Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Beach Boy.
I think Beach Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Beach Boy!
Anderson Beach Boy 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: HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Rahl lands with an overhand left.
Homo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Homo throws a head kick that misses.
Homo throws a head kick but Rahl moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Homo's head backwards.
Homo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahl.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Homo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Homo! But no joy.
Homo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahl catches Homo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Homo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahl throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Homo counters by clinching up.
Rahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Homo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahl sizes up Homo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Rahl cracks Homo with an open hand slap.
Homo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Homo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Homo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homo misses with the combination.
Rahl fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch.
Rahl blocks a head kick by Homo. #TD#
Rahl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Homo sprawls well initially but Rahl persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Homo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Homo wants to control but Rahl is keeping busy.
Homo wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl is nestled in close to Homo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl working over Homo with some ground and pound. Homo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Homo makes his way to full guard, as Rahl worked for a kimura.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Homo trying to keep a closed guard but Rahl is proving a slippery customer.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Homo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Homo looking to sit in guard and control but Rahl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Homo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rahl pushes down on Homo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Homo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rahl.
Homo tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Rahl there.
Rahl is keen to just control but Homo is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Homo does no damage.
Homo scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Homo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Homo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Homo blocks a jab.
Homo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ecce Homo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Homo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homo.
Homo misses the shot to the body.
Rahl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Rahl shoots in and gets a takedown into Homo's guard.
Rahl advances to half guard.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rahl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Homo manages to get to full guard.
Rahl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Rahl 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.
Rahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Rahl postures up in Homo's guard and throws a big left but Homo blocks it.
Homo keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Homo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Homo defends well.
Homo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Rahl wants to control but Homo postures up.
Homo in side control, throwing shots but Rahl defends.
Homo taking a break here but Rahl is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Homo.
Homo trying to control the action but Rahl is working from the bottom.
Rahl regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rahl working for a triangle but Homo defends it easily.
Homo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Homo stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homo forces his way into half guard.
Homo wants to pass to mount but Rahl is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ecce Homo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Homo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahl throws an off balance right hand
and Homo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rahl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Homo ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Homo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Homo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Homo.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Homo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Homo misses with the combination.
Rahl misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
Homo staying out of range there.#T1#
Rahl cracks Homo with a good jab.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Homo. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
A cross from Rahl lands.
Rahl misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
Rahl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Homo. Homo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahl misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Homo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahl lands a nice shot that snaps Homo's head back.
Rahl moves out of range as Homo strikes.
Rahl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Homo defends well and Rahl ends up having to push Homo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Rahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rahl wants a takedown. #T2#
Homo stalling the fight.
Homo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahl.
Homo tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahl avoids the damage to the body.
Homo gets underhooks to prevent Rahl's takedown attempt.
Homo is stalling here.
Homo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Rahl tries to break free but Homo pushes him back against the cage.
Homo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Homo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Rahl has clasped his hands together around Homo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Homo tries to escape but Rahl is in control. #T4#
Homo is looking to reverse the position.
Rahl is putting a hurting on Homo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Homo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darken Rahl.
I think Rahl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Homo clinches up with Rahl and pushes him back against the cage.
Homo 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.
Homo trying to stall but Rahl improves his position.
Homo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Homo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahl goes for a takedown attempt but Homo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Homo tries to clinch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl throws a hook but Homo avoids it easily.
Homo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Homo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homo misses with a body kick.
Rahl lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Homo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Homo is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Homo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Rahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Homo pulls Rahl in close to his closed guard and prevents Rahl from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Homo has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahl is in close to Homo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Homo working a defensive guard here.
Rahl throwing strikes from guard but Homo blocks nicely.
Rahl trying to control but Homo is working from the bottom.
Homo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Homo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Homo wants to clinch but Rahl slips to the side
and Homo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Homo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rahl.
Homo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Homo's head.
Homo tries to clinch up
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rahl. Those never looked like landing.
Homo is looking for a counter combo.
Ecce Homo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homo misses with an uppercut
and Rahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Homo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Homo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Homo defends it well.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Homo slips the punch.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot.
Homo throws a quick counter head kick but Rahl was just out of range.
Rahl misses with a looping left.#T4#
Rahl with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Homo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahl cracks Homo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Rahl does it's job there.
Homo blocks a jab.
Rahl scores with a jab. Homo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Homo misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Homo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Homo.
Rahl misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl throws a hook but Homo avoids it easily.#CL#
Homo gets a clinch.
Rahl wants a takedown.
Homo stalls.
Homo tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Homo back against the cage.
Homo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Homo misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl takes an elbow to the temple.
Homo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Homo tries to land a knee to the head but Rahl blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homo.
Homo slows down the pace here.
Homo misses with a punch to the body.
Homo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Homo misses with a knee strike.
Homo tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Homo.
Rahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ecce Homo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.#T2#
Come on Homo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Homo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Homo is pressed up against the cage. Rahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Homo down to the mat. Homo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Homo tries to clinch up.
Homo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Rahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl misses with a straight left.
Rahl lands with an uppercut that bounces Homo off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Homo slips the punch.
Homo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target. #T3#
Rahl blocks a head kick by Homo.
Some wild striking there from Homo. #CL#
Homo clinches up against the cage.
Homo is stalling here.
Homo missing with knees to the body.
Homo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Rahl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Homo is not content to let Rahl control the position.#T4#
Homo trying to control here.
Homo is looking to improve his position.
Rahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Homo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl working Homo over with strikes.
Homo is looking to get back to full guard here but Rahl has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Homo tries to clinch there but Rahl circles away.
Homo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Homo's head but Homo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Homo.
Homo is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it.
Rahl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Homo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Homo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahl swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Homo instigates a clinch.
Rahl is working for takedown but Homo is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Homo is looking to control Rahl's arms but Rahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Homo has his back to the cage.
Rahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Homo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Homo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Homo misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Homo manages to get underhooks.
Rahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ecce Homo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
Homo connects with a knee to the head.
Homo stalls.
Rahl working hard to break the clinch.
Ecce Homo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Homo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahl is keeping busy.
Homo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ecce Homo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Homo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Homo has Rahl pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Homo stops a takedown attempt from Rahl.
Homo gets underhooks to prevent Rahl's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahl.
Rahl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Homo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rahl can turn it around.
Rahl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Homo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahl. #T3#
Homo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Homo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Homo leaning against his opponent.
Rahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Homo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rahl up against the cage.
Homo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ecce Homo.
Homo misses with a few strikes there.
Homo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Homo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl throws a hook but Homo blocks it.
Homo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.#CL#
Homo moves into the clinch successfully.
Homo tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Homo back against the cage.
Homo effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Homo misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Waller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller scores with a nice head shot.
Waller misses with a left hand
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Rahl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waller lands the left hand.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Waller sprawls well.
Waller scores with a punch to the head.
Waller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Waller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waller cracks Rahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waller momentarily.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller jabs Rahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller lands a really nice looking cross but Rahl seems unphased.
Waller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Waller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waller continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Waller lands.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target.
Rahl staying out of range there.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Waller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waller wants to hit a sweep here but Rahl passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Waller there!
Rahl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rahl scoring with strikes but Waller is staying in there.
Waller really wants to buck Rahl off and get back to his feet.
Waller can't escape the position.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Rahl is landing with some decent strikes but Waller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rahl misses with a head shot.
Rahl trying to control but Waller is having none of it.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rahl cracks Waller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Waller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waller defends it easily.
Waller postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller 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#
Waller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller sizes up Rahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller connects with the punch.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Waller cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Waller throws a right hand that Rahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahl also avoids with ease.#T1#
Waller misses with a hook.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Rahl misses.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl is looking to counter the offense by Waller and move into the clinch.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Waller.
Rahl fails with the takedown.#T2#
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Rahl with that takedown attempt.
Rahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waller.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Waller jabs at Rahl's body.#T3#
Rahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waller counters with a nice body shot.
Rahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waller in his tracks.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt - Waller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl shoots for a double leg takedown but Waller sprawls well. He's pushed Rahl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waller tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Rahl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waller throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Waller cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Waller moved out of range nicely.
Rahl misses with a hook. Waller ducked under it nicely.
Waller blocks a jab.
Rahl catches Waller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Waller coming out on top.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice jab there from Rahl.
Rahl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
Waller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Rahl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Waller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahl working Waller over with strikes.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl is keen to just control but Waller is a slippery customer.
Rahl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Waller is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl prevents Waller from standing back up.
Waller is pressing down on Rahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Waller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahl's guard. #REVB#
Rahl has a closed guard, preventing Waller from standing up. #SUB#
Rahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Waller stands up and waves to Rahl to follow him. #T4#
Rahl throws a hook but Waller blocks it.
Waller misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Waller finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
A jab from Waller does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Waller.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Case throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Case sprawls and moves away.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Rahl tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Case.
Case changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rahl clinches with his opponent.
Case blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl shoots for a double leg takedown but Case sprawls well. He's pushed Rahl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahl.
Case moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Rahl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case counters with a nice body shot.
Case takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Case throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Case slips under a jab from Rahl.
Case throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.
Case lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Case scores with a four punch combination!
Case is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahl rather than just go for the knockout.
Case lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target. #TD#
Case gets caught napping as Rahl dives in and scores a takedown. Case manages to retain guard.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Case looking for a sweep. Not yet Case, not yet.
Rahl 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.
Case pulls Rahl in close to prevent any damage.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Case has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rahl throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely. #T2#
Rahl is looking to pass into half guard but Case pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Case is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Case gets to his feet - Rahl follows without any prompting.
Rahl shoots in but Case avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Case.
Case works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Rahl slips under a jab from Case.
Rahl slips a jab from Case.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Case moves into range and connects with a jab.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahl defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Rahl lunges at Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Case's hand.
Case jabs Rahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Rahl rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Rahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahl on the side of the head. #T4#
Case scores with a hook to the body. Rahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Rahl has Case up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Case misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Case gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
Case blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Case. #BC2#
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Rahl wants to clinch up but Case keeps it at a distance.
Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rahl throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Case breaks from the clinch.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case misses with a looping left.
Rahl fails with the takedown
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Case scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Case manages to break the clinch.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Case throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahl is just out of range.#T1#
Case drops his hands momentarily and Rahl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl is looking to clinch but Case is avoiding it.
Case lands a jab.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Rahl misses with an uppercut
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Case staying out of range there.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Case misses with a hook.
Case cracks Rahl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rahl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rahl.
Rahl cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Rahl misses.
Case lands with an overhand left.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Rahl throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Rahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Case's guard.
We've been hearing that Rahl has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rahl trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Case keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rahl looking to pass the guard.
Case has his hands on Rahl's head, controlling the position.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rahl has Case up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Case misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Rahl misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case scores with a decent looking hook.
Case lands with a right hand.
Case lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahl closes the distance looking to clinch
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case lands a jab to the head.
Rahl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Case defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Case misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Case misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.#CL#
Rahl rushes Case and presses him up against the cage.
Rahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Case breaks from the clinch.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Rahl takes the fight into the clinch.
Case scores with a shoulder strike.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Case.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Case. #BC2#
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahl defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case misses with a wild combination.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Case.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Case is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Case circles away and we're back to standing.
Case scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahl scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Rahl staying out of range there.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Donk. Rahl catches Case right on the button with a cross.
Rahl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahl scores with a jab to the head.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahl tries to clinch but Case moves away
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case punishes Rahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Rahl misses. #T4#
Rahl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Case. Beautiful body shot.
Case connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahl misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl throws out a powerful jab.
Case lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahl swings widly with a right hand
and Case cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahl wants to clinch but Case slips to the side
and Case counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Case fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl shoots for a takedown but Case saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Case with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
Justin Case took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahl to the ground. Rahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahl missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Rahl.
Rahl misses the jab.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Rahl.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Rahl, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Rahl against the cage but Rahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Rahl throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Rahl.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Rahl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Rahl.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Rahl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rahl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahl has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahl postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Rahl wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself.
Rahl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
Rahl with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rahl defends well.
Rahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahl circles away.#CL#
Rahl darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rahl as Diaz shoots in.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
A jab lands there for Rahl.
Rahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahl is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Rahl circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rahl forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rahl.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahl after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Diaz has Rahl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rahl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Rahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Rahl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahl.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl avoiding damage.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahl seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Rahl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahl swivels and escapes.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#TD#
Rahl throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rahl is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Rahl being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Rahl landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Rahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a wild combination.
Rahl cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Rahl gets a clinch.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rahl misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Rahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rahl down to the mat. Rahl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Rahl's guard.#T1#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Diaz is in close to Rahl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahl is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rahl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahl continues to drive forward.
Rahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rahl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Rahl is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rahl down to the mat. Rahl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target. #T3#
Rahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Darken Rahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Rahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Rahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahl pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Rahl postures up.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Rahl arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diaz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darken Rahl thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC 35: Dudayev Vs. Ozbourne
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Calico lands a right hook to the body.
Rahl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Calico moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Calico.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calico throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calico defending well as Rahl loads up on a big left hand.
Calico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahl momentarily. #TD#
Rahl feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Calico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahl.
Calico keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Rahl forces his way into half guard.
Calico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calico is trying to get back to full guard.
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!#T1#
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Calico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Calico on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rahl working Calico over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Calico looking for submissions off his back.
Calico is looking to control Rahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calico avoid being mounted?
Rahl wants to free his trapped foot but Calico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rahl misses with a head shot. Calico uses the momentum to regain guard.
Calico punching from the bottom. #T2#
Calico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahl has managed to get both his arms back between Calico's legs - danger averted.
Calico wants to improve his position but instead Rahl has moved into half guard.
Rahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calico is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calico gets full guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Calico.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calico is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl keeping full guard, as Calico tries to pass.
Calico wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving. #T3#
Calico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Calico won't allow Rahl to sweep him here.
Calico looking to sit in guard and control but Rahl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calico is keeping the position for now.
Rahl landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Calico keeping full guard, as Rahl tries to pass.
Rahl distracts Calico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calico has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Calico keeps moving. #SUB2#
Calico is looking for a triangle but Rahl pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calico's head.
Rahl looking to sit in guard and control but Calico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Calico from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl 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#
Rahl tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Calico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Rahl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahl.
Nice jab there from Rahl.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Calico's shoulder, as Calico tries to avoid the shot.
Calico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl throws a good cross that connects.
Rahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calico's corner calls for a 1-2. Calico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahl as he connects with a hook.
Rahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calico's head.
Calico throws a front kick aimed at Rahl's knee but Rahl avoids it well.
Rahl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Calico tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Calico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calico lands a nice shot that snaps Rahl's head back.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Calico saw that one coming.
A jab from Rahl misses. #T1#
Calico ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calico defends it nicely.
Rahl misses with a hook.
Calico keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay Calico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rahl.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calico can do to turn this around?
Calico throws the left hand but Rahl avoids the punch easily.
Calico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Calico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calico sizes up Rahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darken Rahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calico wants to land a leg kick but Rahl is out of range.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Calico leaves Rahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calico.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Calico avoids it well and moves away.
Calico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calico.
Rahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Calico tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Calico is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Calico has his hands clasped together around Rahl's back. He's all about the action.
Calico punching from the bottom.
Calico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calico felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rahl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calico works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calico is on top in guard. #REVB#
Calico wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.
Calico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Calico throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calico's head.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Calico keeps moving.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Calico keeps moving.
Calico trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calico.
Rahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Calico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahl doesn't seem phased though.
Rahl slips a straight right by Calico.
Calico has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahl.
Calico misses with a looping right.
Rahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calico.
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Calico.
Calico moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Rahl blocks a jab.
Rahl throws a hook but Calico blocks it.
Rahl tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calico! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rahl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rahl wants to control but Calico is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calico is trying to improve his position.
Calico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahl off and has taken his back!#T1#
Rahl trying to get back to his feet but Calico is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rahl preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Calico.
Calico thows a strike but Rahl uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rahl as he ends up in Calico 's guard!
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Calico has wrist control.
Rahl stands up over Calico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl passes Calico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calico tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Calico wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl trying to control the action but Calico is working from the bottom.
Calico keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rahl prevents Calico from improving his position.
Rahl wants to control but Calico is keeping him busy. #T3#
Calico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahl.
Calico wants to get back to full guard.
Rahl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calico is trying to get back to full guard.
Jay Calico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Calico actively working from the bottom here.
Calico is staying active underneath Rahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Calico looking for submissions off his back.
Calico is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Calico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Calico's head.
Rahl is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rahl with shots to the head and body - Calico looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahl fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahl dominating with strikes here.
Calico is bucking up trying to escape but Rahl cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rahl breaks from Calico's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rahl connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Calico is rocked!
Rahl fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Calico is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Calico takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rahl's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Drake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drake throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rahl taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Drake working the ground and pound but Rahl is defending the strikes.
Rahl managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahl's head but Rahl avoids it well.
Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat. #T1#
Drake 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.
Drake 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.
Drake 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.
Drake working the strikes but Rahl uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rahl tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake thows a huge punch but Rahl dodges it nicely.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake.
Rahl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head. #T2#
Drake misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet. #T3#
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Rahl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Rahl!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahl trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.#T4#
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Rahl blocks nicely.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
Rahl with a jab.
Drake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Rahl gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Rahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Drake has picked Rahl up - he's going for a ride! Drake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rahl is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake wants to take a breather but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake stops Rahl from getting back to his feet.
Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Drake passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Drake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rahl struggling a bit here.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rahl some visible discomfort.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahl keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Drake swings around for an armbar but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drake's guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahl manages to get himself to full guard.

Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake is pushing down on Rahl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rahl is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl keeping control of the position.
Rahl is trying to stand.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahl defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rahl is not content to let Drake control the position.
Rahl pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Drake is trying to control the position but Rahl postures up.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. #T1#
Rahl is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake thows a huge punch but Rahl dodges it nicely.
Rahl is concentrating on defense, preventing Drake from advancing position.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake is trying to control. Rahl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahl has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Rahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head.
Rahl has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Rahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rahl is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahl is not content to let Drake control the position.
Rahl is trying to stand up here but Drake is controlling him well.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Drake with the ground and pound but Rahl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rahl some visible discomfort.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake working the ground and pound but Rahl is defending the strikes.
Jake Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake is staying tight to Rahl's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rahl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drake controlling from side mount. #T4#
Drake wants to control but Rahl is keeping him busy.
Drake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rahl's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rahl for as long as he can get away with.
Rahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake wants to pass to mount but Rahl is defending the position.
Rahl is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rahl darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Rahl into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec's coach down at ZuccoTraining Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Itzpapalotltotec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl fails with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec leaves Rahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahl with a body shot.
Darken Rahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Rahl works over Itzpapalotltotec with some ground and pound from guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl lands a couple of digs.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to keep Rahl in close. #T2#
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position.
Itzpapalotltotec working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahl.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Itzpapalotltotec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rahl should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Itzpapalotltotec has tightened it up now! Rahl should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sershurrapal scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rahl's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sershurrapal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahl somewhat.
Rahl shoots and misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sershurrapal checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sershurrapal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahl circles away.
Sershurrapal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sershurrapal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahl somewhat.#T1#
Sershurrapal throws out a powerful jab.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rahl. #T2#
Rahl happy to just control the position for now.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep.
Sershurrapal taking a bit of punishment here - Rahl scoring with strikes.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahl lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sershurrapal down.
Rahl lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahl trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the position but Rahl is controlling the position.
Rahl 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.
Sershurrapal tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal gets back to half guard.
Rahl thows a huge punch but Sershurrapal dodges it nicely.
Sershurrapal has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Sershurrapal's temple. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl winds up and cracks Sershurrapal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sershurrapal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rahl is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Rahl works his way into side control.
Sershurrapal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?
Rahl needs to keep his hands up - Sershurrapal had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sershurrapal!
Rahl working the ground and pound.
Rahl working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Rahl.
Sershurrapal tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
Sershurrapal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sershurrapal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rahl is working Sershurrapal over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahl wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Rahl taking a breather here.
Rahl working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahl working the head with strikes. #T2#
Rahl looking to control but instead Sershurrapal has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rahl not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Rahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Sershurrapal's hands, connecting with Sershurrapal's forehead.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Rahl sits in half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl working Sershurrapal over with strikes.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahl 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Sershurrapal is rocked!
Sershurrapal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sershurrapal.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Sershurrapal is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sershurrapal's guard.
Sershurrapal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Sershurrapal's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Sershurrapal is rocked!
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.
Sershurrapal is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Rahl cracks Sershurrapal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sershurrapal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl is in close to Sershurrapal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahl slips nicely into half guard.
Rahl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl scores with a big shot! Sershurrapal's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sershurrapal! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl shoots for a takedown but Mantle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahl to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantle is pulling down on Rahl's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahl, at least for the moment.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mantle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rahl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is having none of it.
Mantle controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Let's hope that Mantle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rahl can't escape the position.
Rahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahl defending well though.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Rahl is holding on to half guard well.
Rahl has hold of Mantle's hands but Mantle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle prevents Rahl from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Mantle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mantle swivels and escapes.
Mantle catches Rahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahl quickly recovers to half guard.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head.
Mantle working Rahl over with strikes.
Rahl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rahl trying to control the position.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Mantle controlling him for the moment.
Rahl is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
Rahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Rahl blocks nicely.
Mantle trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Mantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahl's head.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl misses with a takedown
letting Mantle counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mantle cracks Rahl with a big right hand but Rahl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Rahl wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mantle happy to just control the position for now.
Rahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rahl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Mantle.
Rahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks Rahl up, before dumping him to the ground. Rahl manages to land in guard.
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is continuing to stall.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is adopting a defensive guard.
Mantle prevents Rahl from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
Rahl shoots and misses
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle misses the jab.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mantle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands with a left to the head.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantle prevents it.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahl backwards. #TD#
Rahl lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl fails with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle lands a jab.#T1#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice straight punches there by Mantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mantle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.#TD#
Rahl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantle is trying to defend but Rahl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Mantle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mantle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl throws a strike but Mantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahl, not yet.
Rahl is pulling down on Mantle's head. It's preventing any offense from Mantle, at least for the moment.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantle postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Rahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Rahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Mantle. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Mantle is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Mantle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mantle.#T1#
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Mantle controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Mantle has Rahl pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Mantle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mantle trying to control the position here.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rahl trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahl avoid being mounted?
Rahl tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg. #T4#
Mantle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantle is thwarting Rahl's attempts to control the position.
Rahl gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darken Rahl.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Graham Mantle waved his t-shirt featuring © Trap House's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!#REVR#
Tarlah tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tarlah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Tarlah is fighting to break Rahl's control of his arms but Rahl is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl pulls Tarlah in close to prevent any damage.
Rahl being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Tarlah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahl sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarlah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah scores with a jab. Rahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tarlah is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarlah defends it well.#TD#
Tarlah gets a double leg takedown into Rahl's guard.#T3#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahl, not yet.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarlah defending well though.
Nice strikes from Rahl there.
Tarlah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but Rahl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarlah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarlah tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up with Rahl, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes Rahl against the cage but Rahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahl sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.#ES#
Tarlah has his feet on Rahl's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rahl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Tarlah feints and as Rahl raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahl wants to hit a sweep here but Tarlah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahl there!
Rahl is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Rahl tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rahl blocking the ground and pound.
Rahl is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahl wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.#T2#
Rahl regains half guard.
Tarlah prevents Rahl from improving his position.
Tarlah is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahl wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl gets full guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl with a nice head shot there.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!#REVR#
Rahl is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
Tarlah won't allow Rahl to sweep him here. #T4#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahl holds on and takes a little breather.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Rahl is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rahl takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rahl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarlah is trying to defend but Rahl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tarlah is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahl 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.
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahl thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but Tarlah defending well.
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tarlah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlah's head.
Tarlah has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl is nestled in close to Tarlah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahl.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!#T2#
Rahl working over Tarlah with some ground and pound. Tarlah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Tarlah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a big elbow - Tarlah is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rahl counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koh won't be happy with that.
Koh wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Rahl grinds an elbow into Koh's temple.
Koh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koh wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Koh is looking to reverse the position.
Koh defending against the ground and pound.
Rahl working the ground and pound from side control.
Rahl scoring with punches from side control.
Rahl 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.
Koh wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Rahl scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koh tries to improve position but can't.
Rahl working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Koh is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahl scores with punches from side control.
Koh is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Koh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahl lands a nice forearm strike.
Koh is looking for a sweep.
Rahl scores with punches from side control.
Rahl 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.
Koh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rahl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rahl scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Koh is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rahl can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

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

Event: BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rahl with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Shigochiyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shigochiyo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Shigochiyo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl throws a strike but Shigochiyo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Rahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shigochiyo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rahl screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shigochiyo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Teshima Shigochiyo is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Teshima Shigochiyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFC 6: Bitch vs. Stucka
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahl.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl 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.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahl working Henry over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rahl is pressing down on Henry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Henry's temple.
Rahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Rahl is nestled in close to Henry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Henry is rocked!
Rahl lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Henry! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rahl jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, John Henry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hang down your head John Henry'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitzpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Rahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is controlling Fitzpatrick's posture.#T1#
Rahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzpatrick's guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Rahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Fitzpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahl controlling from the top position.
Rahl distracts Fitzpatrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Rahl lands a couple of digs.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl is working Fitzpatrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzpatrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl passes Fitzpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahl working Fitzpatrick over with strikes.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl 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.
Rahl winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Rahl is nestled in close to Fitzpatrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Rahl feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzpatrick is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand and escape but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl is working Fitzpatrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahl slips nicely into half guard.
Rahl lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fitzpatrick quite badly. Fitzpatrick pulls Rahl in close trying to recover. Rahl postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fitzpatrick on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Rahl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Notorious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Notorious takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Notorious is looking to reverse the position.
Rahl tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rahl lands a few punches from side control.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Rahl.
Rahl lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big shot lands for Rahl! That's hurt Notorious! Will he recover? Rahl fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Rahl shoots in but Black Out avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Black Out keeps moving.
Rahl postures up.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black Out's guard.
Black Out taking some punishment here, with Rahl in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Black Out's temple.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black Out trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Black Out's temple.
Rahl controlling the action here.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Black Out is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black Out is looking to escape.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Black Out's head.
Rahl stalling.
Rahl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black Out defending well though.
Well, if Rahl is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Black Out is trying to control but can't.
Rahl is nestled in close to Black Out, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Black Out's hands, connecting with Black Out's forehead.#SUB2#
Black Out actively working from the bottom here.
Rahl working over Black Out with some ground and pound. Black Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahl working Black Out over with strikes.
Rahl slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Black Out is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rahl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black Out trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Black Out is rocked!
Rahl working Black Out over with strikes.
Black Out is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Black Out's head.
Rahl lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Black Out! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rahl jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1#
Trudeau darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Rahl counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Rahl is working Trudeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahl lands a couple of digs.
Rahl is working Trudeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Trudeau is rocked!
Rahl 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.
Rahl postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Trudeau covers up, he's hurt! Rahl keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rahl and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rahl can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020

#R1#
Rahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahl off the cage and back into range.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Rahl feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Rahl changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Rahl sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Rahl isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl 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.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahl. #T2#
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Rahl with a nice head shot there.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson looks winded!
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rahl works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rahl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl stalling.
Rahl is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Rahl gets a takedown into half guard.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Rahl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rahl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is trying to stand up here but Rahl is controlling him well. #T1#
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahl seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Ferguson's hands, connecting with Ferguson's forehead.
Rahl throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Rahl is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.
Rahl trying to control the pace.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Rahl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahl working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Rahl 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Rahl. #T3#
Rahl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Rahl seems content to control.
Rahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahl content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Rahl there.
Nice strikes from Rahl there.
Rahl thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahl scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferguson is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Rahl scores with a big shot! Ferguson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ferguson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!

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