Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Bozic misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bozic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a solid body kick.
Bozic is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Bozic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Good shot there by Bozic.
Nice uppercut lands for Bozic. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bozic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozic throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Bozic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera moves forwards but Bozic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Rivera blocks the low kick.
Bozic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rivera thuds a left hand into Bozic's body.
Rivera tries to clinch but Bozic moves away
and Bozic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bozic lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Bozic lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Bozic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bozic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rivera drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bozic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rivera's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
An out of breath Gabrijel Bozic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fuentes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuentes.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Fuentes saw it coming and moves away.
Fuentes throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.
Fuentes with a hook.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
Fuentes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera!
Rivera slips a jab from Fuentes.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Fuentes was not able to check.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuentes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Fuentes counters with a crisp one two that drops Rivera! Fuentes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rivera to his feet! Rivera is in big trouble!
Fuentes throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
and Fuentes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rivera! He's just covering up as Fuentes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
A very excited looking Pedro Fuentes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inhanamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.
Inhanamoto connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Inhanamoto. Rivera shrugs it off though.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Inhanamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera working Inhanamoto over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.#T3#
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Inhanamoto toppling to the canvas! Inhanamoto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
Rivera moves out of range as Inhanamoto throws a body kick. #T4#
Rivera throws a lazy body kick
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
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 Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto digs a good hook to Rivera's body.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inhanamoto 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 Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
And Rivera responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot. #T2#
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera is looking for the big counter here.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Rivera cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Inhanamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rivera finish him?
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rivera doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Inhanamoto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Inhanamoto's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Rivera checks a low kick from Olsen.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Rivera moved out of range.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olsen.
Olsen throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking.
Nice shot lands for Olsen.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Olsen toppling to the canvas! Olsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olsen scores with a spinning back kick!#KD2#
Rivera sends Olsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivera is motioning to the referee to let Olsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.#T1#
Olsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Rivera wants to counter the offense by Olsen and move into the clinch position.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Olsen avoids it this time.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen throws out a powerful jab.
Rivera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera working aggressively here.
Rivera missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Olsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Olsen lands a big uppercut and Rivera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rivera looks OK. Olsen waves Rivera back to his feet!
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Olsen drops Rivera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rivera! Olsen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Hoost moved out of range.
It seemed like Hoost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoost 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.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Hoost shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rivera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoost is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Hoost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera throws a body punch but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost staying out of range there.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivera misses with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Rivera was not able to check.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Hoost steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera is looking to land body kicks.
Hoost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark!
Hoost moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Rivera has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoost thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoost! But no joy.#T2##CL#
Rivera has Hoost up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoost managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Hoost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Hoost avoids it well.
Hoost looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera lands with a nice combination. Hoost backs away looking to recover.
Hoost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoost counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoost counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Hoost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera looks to clinch
and Hoost counters with a solid body kick.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Hoost moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hoost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoost dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
It seemed like Hoost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Rivera rushes Hoost and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Hoost lands a body shot.
Hoost is working Rivera over against the cage.#BC2#
Hoost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera throws a low kick but Hoost avoids it.
Hoost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rivera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoost's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rivera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rivera instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hoost breaks from the clinch.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Hoost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Rivera lands with a nice body kick.
Hoost circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoost counters with a body kick that stops Rivera in his tracks momentarily.
Rivera lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoost.
Hoost feints a counter leg kick.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Hoost off balance momentarily.
Malcolm Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivera. That one must have hurt.
Rivera misses with the combination.
Hoost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Hoost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rivera 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 countering left hand to the body from Hoost misses.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Hoost thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Hoost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivera throws the left hand but Hoost avoids the punch easily.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hoost.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Rivera backs off Hoost throws a huge counter combo but Rivera manages to avoid it all.
Hoost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoost, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera throws an off balance right hand
and Hoost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rivera's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws a low kick, looking for Hoost's leg but Hoost calmly moves out of range.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hoost counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Hoost avoids it.
Hoost thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Hoost keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Hoost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Rivera lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Hoost moved away.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoost throws a big counter head kick but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Hoost down.
Clarence Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Rivera.
Hoost 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.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoost checks the leg kick.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nice body kick from Rivera.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Hoost pushes him off.
Hoost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoost ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Hoost counters with a body kick.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hoost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Hoost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Rivera backs off Hoost throws a huge counter combo but Rivera manages to avoid it all.
Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Hoost's head back.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoost if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Rivera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Hoost keeps it at a distance.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Hoost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoost blocks the body kick.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera misses with a hook to the body
and Hoost counters with a body kick that stops Rivera in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoost blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Hoost tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoost unleashes a big counter combination but Rivera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Hoost counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoost blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Hoost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera misses the jab.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Rivera backs off Hoost throws a huge counter combo but Rivera manages to avoid it all.
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Hoost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Hoost keeps it at a distance.
Hoost is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Hoost moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
Hoost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
Hoost is looking for the big counter here.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a left to the body.
Rivera tries a low kick but Hoost avoids it.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera misses with a kick to the body
and Hoost counters with a huge right that knocks Rivera out cold! Hoost is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
Clarence Hoost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Kreischer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivera with a body shot.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kreischer lands a two punch combo.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreischer dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!
Kreischer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreischer is pawing at Rivera, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rivera's nose. Rivera is badly hurt! Kreischer pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rivera tries desperately to hold on but Kreischer is relentless in his assault! As Rivera receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kreischer away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Jones sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivera takes one on the button.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Rivera feints a counter leg kick.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Rivera throws a body kick.
Ed Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Rivera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Rivera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivera's head. #T1#
Jones throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones scores with a hook.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Rivera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivera has time to react.
Rivera moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a hook #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Rivera lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Rivera looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Rivera lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivera makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Jones sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.#T4#
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
A low kick from Jones misses
and Rivera counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chukwuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a shot from downtown. Rivera moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivera misses.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Rivera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwuma with a body shot.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwuma throws a lazy body kick
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chukwuma 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 Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Rivera responds with a good body kick, but Chukwuma manages to step out the way in time.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick
and Rivera scores with a counter punch that sends Chukwuma to the canvas! Rivera smells blood - he's punishing Chukwuma with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chukwuma has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
An out of breath Malcolm Rivera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Line looks winded!
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line throws a wild body kick that Rivera sees coming a mile off.
Line just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivera. That one must have hurt.#KD#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Line crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Line back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Rivera weaves into range and cracks Line right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Line goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rivera is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Lehto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. Lehto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera wants to land a leg kick but Lehto is out of range.
Lehto connects with a right hand. Rivera shakes it off.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lehto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehto throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
Lehto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Lehto looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Lehto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lehto throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto scores with a push kick.
Lehto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lehto moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Rivera blocks it.#T2#
Lehto stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Lehto tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera throws a push kick but Lehto slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Rivera.#T3#
Lehto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Lehto throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lehto works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rivera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Lehto down.
Lehto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rivera moves out of range of the leg kick from Lehto.
Rivera feints a counter leg kick.
Rivera lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Lehto jabs at Rivera's body.
Rivera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lehto. Rivera shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Lehto lands with a nice body kick.
Lehto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lehto lands with a nice body punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rivera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lehto has got the better of the exchanges.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Lehto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Lehto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lehto 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.
Lehto lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.#T2#
Lehto tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehto stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lehto throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Rivera flicks out a counter leg kick but Lehto steps away.#T3#
Lehto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lehto with a hook.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
Lehto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rivera looks to land a body kick but Lehto moved away.#T4#
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehto lands a right hook to the body.
Lehto throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Lehto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Rivera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
Lehto tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Lehto closes the distance and pushes Rivera back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivera.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtos head.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera lands with a right to the head.
Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivera scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehto avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charon Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lehto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lehto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehto. That snapped Rivera's head back. #T2#
Lehto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lehto is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivera.
Rivera wants to counter the offense by Lehto and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivera's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lehto.
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Rivera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivera lands with a hook. Lehto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Lehto finds it's target.#T4#
Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Lehto is looking to land body kicks.
Lehto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehto lands with a hook. Rivera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malcolm Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera throws out a leg kick but Lehto moves out of range and Rivera only half commits.
Lehto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcolm Rivera.
I think Lehto 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Slugger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slugger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slugger loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Slugger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lou Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Slugger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugger moves away.
Slugger walks into a straight right hand from Rivera.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Slugger connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Rivera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slugger.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slugger.
Rivera is looking to counter punch.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugger at a distance.
Slugger looks winded!
Rivera lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Slugger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rivera dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Virus just manages to avoid it.
Virus lands with a right hand.
Virus moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Good leg kick by Virus.
Rivera throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Virus counters with a right hand that sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! Can Virus finish him? He dives into Rivera's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus is looking to stand up but Rivera won't let him. #T1#
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Virus won't allow Rivera to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virus throws a wild hook but Rivera just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Virus gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rivera raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Rivera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rivera avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov 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.#T2#
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov scores with a counter punch that sends Rivera to the canvas! Kersikov smells blood - he's punishing Rivera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blank lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Blank lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blank! Rivera lets Blank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Blank is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.#T1#
Rivera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Blank crumples to the floor! Rivera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Rivera throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is aggressively charging in as Rivera backs up avoiding any damage. Rivera tosses out a jab and Gracie runs right into it face first! Gracie is out cold! Rivera dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gracie's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
A very excited looking Malcolm Rivera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Rivera misses.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mumu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mumu 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Mumu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Rivera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mumu lands a jab.
Alborz Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mumus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Mumu.#BC#
Mumu breaks from the clinch.
Rivera digs a good hook to Mumu's body. #T2#
Mumu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Mumu is breathing heavily.
Rivera Throws a clean left jab. Rivera Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mumu's chin! Mumu crumbles to the ground and Rivera follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Rivera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C195: Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters with a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.
Wayne misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wayne! Rivera lets Wayne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Wayne is rocked!#T1#
Rivera lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wayne up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rivera from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wayne's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
A victorious Malcolm Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Anthony Wayne had this to say: 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.

Event: C189: Taneyev vs Ochoa
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Big Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Daddy misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Big Daddy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rivera checks it well.
Big Daddy backing away here, and Rivera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Big Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Daddy walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Big Daddy .
A low kick from Big Daddy misses
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rivera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Big Daddy misses with a hook.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Daddy misses the target.
Rivera jabs Big Daddy right on the nose. Big Daddy blinks but takes it well.
Big Daddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Daddy misses with a body kick.
Big Daddy throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Big Daddy works the jab nicely.#T2#
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Big Daddy avoids it well.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big Daddy throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Rivera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Big Daddy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Big Daddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Daddy .
Rivera slips under a jab.#T3#
Rivera delivers a nice body kick.
Rivera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Daddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera misses the jab.
Rivera slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Big Daddy .
Rivera staying out of range there.
Jab from Rivera.#KD2#
Rivera cracks Big Daddy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rivera has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Big Daddy to stand back up!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivera cracks Big Daddy with a left hook right on the temple and Big Daddy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rivera lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Big Daddy is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
A victorious Malcolm Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pruitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Pruitt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pruitt.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Pruitt misses
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Pruitt has been cut.
Pruitt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pruitt is looking to land body kicks.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Pruitt avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pruitt 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.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Pruitt misses.
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rivera slips a jab from Pruitt.
Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pruitt swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range. #T1#
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Pruitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pruitt throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera is looking to counter punch.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Pruitt.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pruitt loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pruitt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pruitt looks winded!
Rivera lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Rivera has knocked Pruitt down with a huge combo! Rivera steps away and waves a wobbly Pruitt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pruitt staying out of range there.#KD#
Rivera drops Pruitt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pruitt looks back up at him and smiles so Rivera waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Pruitt is rocked!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Pruitt misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pruitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?
Rivera feints a jab and as Pruitt dips his head, Rivera unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pruitt right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pruitt falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rivera smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
McGuire pushes Rivera away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivera cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire thumps Rivera with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Rivera coming out on top.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McGuire has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
McGuire pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Rivera improves position.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Rivera has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Rivera looks winded!
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!
Rivera working aggressively here.
McGuire'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.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has Rivera pushed against the cage.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Rivera's ribcage. Rivera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands a body punch. #T3#
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryer McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Rivera staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rivera.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
Rivera tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
Bryer McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Malcolm Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
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!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Rivera takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
A short right from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire working Rivera over with knees to the body.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Rivera avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Rivera has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire tries to stall but Rivera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it. #T4#
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Rivera tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera slips under a jab from McGuire.
Rivera unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Rivera crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Rivera back to his feet!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McGuire throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rivera is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryer McGuire!
After winning the bout, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Sparxx counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sparxx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Sparxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Rivera lands a left and a right that send Sparxx crashing to the mat, dazed. Rivera thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gary Sparxx has been cut.
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!
Sparxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparxx lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparxx counters with a low kick, right behind Rivera 's knee. #KD2#
Rivera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparxx sprawling to the canvas! Sparxx rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rivera finish him?! #ROC2#Sparxx is rocked!
Sparxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparxx was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Sparxx counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rivera's knee momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Sparxx went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Rivera misses.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Rivera cracks Sparxx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparxx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rivera finish him?
A good leg kick by Rivera. #T3#
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Sparxx counters with a one-two to the body.
Sparxx checks a leg kick.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparxx.
As Rivera looks to move away, Sparxx throws a big counter combo but Rivera just gets out of the way.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparxx manages to avoid it.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparxx defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Sparxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Sparxx jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Sparxx.
Sparxx moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Sparxx is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Sparxx's cut.
That's time! Sparxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparxx is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Sparxx crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Sparxx back to his feet!
Malcolm Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparxx avoids a kick to the body.
Sparxx is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sparxx slips under a jab from Rivera.
Sparxx thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sparxx ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##KD2#
Rivera cracks Sparxx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparxx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rivera finish him?
Oh Sparxx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparxx moves out of range as Rivera throws a body kick.
Sparxx seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivera tries to work over Sparxx's front leg with a kick but Sparxx checks it.
Sparxx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sparxx.
Sparxx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
Rivera is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Rivera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSparxx.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparxx defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparxx slips a straight right by Rivera.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Sparxx counters with a series of strikes. Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Sparxx defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Sparxx saw that one coming.
Sparxx looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparxx lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparxx counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparxx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sparxx 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.#T4##KD2#
Rivera sends Sparxx crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivera is motioning to the referee to let Sparxx up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera misses with a hook. Sparxx ducked under it nicely.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparxx.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparxx blocks the leg kick.
Sparxx throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.
Rivera misses with a body kick.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera takes a swing at Sparxx's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Sparxx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Sparxx counters with a one-two to the body.
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Sparxx moves away and avoids it.
Sparxx went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Sparxx crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Sparxx back to his feet!
Rivera misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sparxx might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rivera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparxx counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big uppercut and Sparxx crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sparxx looks OK. Rivera waves Sparxx back to his feet!#T1#
Rivera scores with a spinning back kick!
Sparxx is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rivera doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sparxx crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sparxx's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
An out of breath Malcolm Rivera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gary Sparxx had this to say: 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slaissi moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera misses with a left hand
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and as Rivera loses concentration momentarily, Slaissi counters with a picture perfect head kick! Rivera goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimbo Slaissi!
Kimbo Slaissi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
McGuire scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuire! Rivera lets McGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
McGuire cracks Rivera with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rivera looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him? #ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rivera flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rivera is out cold! McGuire holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Our winner, Bryer McGuire, 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: C142: Kahn vs. Stalinovich 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Dickinson.
Dickinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rivera.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rivera counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Rivera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Rivera sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dickinson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dickinson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Rivera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malcolm Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.#T1#
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera is looking to counter punch.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there #TD2#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Rivera in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Rivera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
It looks like Rivera is going to stand back up.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!#SUB2#
Stark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rivera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rivera for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Stark is working for a rear naked choke. Rivera is not defending it well and Stark has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rivera refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rivera's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Stark!

Event: C121: Puno vs. Brown
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Cranio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cranio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera lands a right hook to the body.
Cranio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
We've been told by Cranio's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cranio.
Rivera throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio walks into a jab.
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Cranio had a free shot at his head there.
Cranio avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Cranio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivera.#T1#
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Cranio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cranio has time to react.
Rivera throws a low kick, looking for Cranio's leg but Cranio calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Cranio.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Cranio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Cranio was not able to check.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rivera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera lands with an uppercut that bounces Cranio off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
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!
Rivera misses with a looping left.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Cranio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera misses with a hook to the body
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Cranio misses with a combination
and Rivera counters with a nice body kick.
Cranio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera scores with a nice body kick.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Rivera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cranio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.#T3#
Rivera lands with a hook. Cranio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Cranio's head.
Cranio blocking some punches.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Cranio takes a shot to the head.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cranio misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio.
Cranio tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Cranio misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cranio - that landed with a thud.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivera working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivera.
Rivera tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rivera throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
Cranio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera closes the distance but Cranio moves to the side
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Cranio's head but Cranio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Rivera moves away and avoids it.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera feints and then cracks Cranio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cranio down.
Cranio scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera feints and then cracks Cranio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cranio down.
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivera jabs at Cranio's body.
Rivera swings for the body but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera lands a nice hook to Cranio's body. Cranio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cranio throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Rivera tries to clinch there but Cranio circles away.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Cranio misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera tries to clinch up
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cranio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Cranio keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera misses with a right hand
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cranio checks a leg kick.
Cranio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Cranio avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Rivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cranio on the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cranio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranio has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Cranio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Rivera working aggressively here.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Cranio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Rivera.
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Cranio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranio throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranio's elbow.
Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranio lands with a light punch inside.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Cranio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.#CL#
Cranio rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cranio misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cranio misses with an elbow strike.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Cranio controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cranio.
Cranio misses with a body punch.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera.
Rivera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cranio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera lands a left hand. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
Rivera lands a nice uppercut.
Cranio misses with a body punch.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera tries to work over Cranio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cranio is leaning against Rivera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Cranio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cranio.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Cranio controls the action.
Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera lands with a right to the head.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Cranio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cranio lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Cranio.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Cranio, against the cage.
Cranio prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Cranio throws an elbow but it misses.
Cranio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Cranio tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Cranio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
Cranio lands a left hand.
Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Nice body punch from Cranio - that landed with a thud.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Cranio blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Cranio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranio throws an elbow but it misses.
Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Cranio presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Cranio throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Cranio on the inside.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cranio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cranio.
Cranio lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Cranio unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rivera! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cranio is unloading with more strikes now! Rivera drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
After winning the bout, Quebra Cranio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Rivera misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a body kick that stops Rivera in his tracks momentarily.
Rivera works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Garuda avoids them all with ease.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Garuda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Garuda counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Garuda throws out a leg kick but Rivera moves out of range and Garuda only half commits.
Rivera is looking for a counter combo.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Garuda backs away, Rivera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garuda.#T2#
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Garuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Garuda tries to avoid it.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rivera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garuda cracks Rivera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivera misses its target.
Rivera scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Garuda delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Garuda drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Garuda breaks the clinch.
Garuda is looking to land body kicks.
Rivera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Garuda clinches.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera. #T4#
Garuda lands a body shot.
Garuda gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Garuda.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Malcolm Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivera in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Rivera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Garuda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.#T3#
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Rivera wants to slow Garuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Garuda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivera on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a monster overhand right that drops Rivera! Garuda follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Rivera is looking to land body kicks.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivera sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn motions for Rivera to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rivera clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Kahn checks it.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Rivera moved out of range.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Kahn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Rivera throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a low kick, right behind Rivera 's knee.
Kahn walks into a jab.
Rivera swinging wildly here.
Kahn blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rivera swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Rivera connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Rivera throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kahn. Rivera shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Rivera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kahn dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Kahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kahn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head.
Rivera tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rivera just manages to avoid it.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Kahn has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rivera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rivera.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Rivera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Rivera blocks the low kick.
Rivera scores with a hook.
Kahn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rivera takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn cracks Rivera with a nice body shot.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivera to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.#T2#
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn counters with a huge left! Rivera is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rivera from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Mohammed Kahn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C104: Joteel vs. Kilgore
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivera misses its target.
Rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera.
Rivera works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back. #T1#
Good shot there by Rivera.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rivera lands an overhand right.
It looks like Rivera has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rivera tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Rivera's leg but Rivera calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Rivera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera thumps Jones with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Rivera scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Rivera.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Rivera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rivera throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Jones down. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rivera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Rivera's side.
A jab lands there for Rivera.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivera digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera 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#
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rivera feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Rivera manages to step out the way in time.
Rivera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malcolm Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones is looking to chop away at Rivera's legs.
Rivera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Rivera thumps Jones with a low kick.
Rivera lands with a cross.
A jab from Rivera does it's job there.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivera as he connects with a hook.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rivera.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rivera.
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Rivera manages to step out the way in time.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Jones slips under a jab.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Rivera.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Rivera tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rivera stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivera pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Rivera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivera swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rivera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivera misses with a body shot
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Rivera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Rivera tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Jones.
Rivera connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Rivera connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target. #T1#
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rivera has got the better of the exchanges.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark!
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Rivera cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Rivera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Jones slips under a jab.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Jones sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.#T1#
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Rivera pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Taneyev jumps back.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Rivera.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.#CL#
Taneyev has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
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!
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Rivera.
As Rivera tries to get set, Taneyev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Rivera keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Rivera finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses. #T4#
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Rivera throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev misses with a two punch combination.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera 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#
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Taneyev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taneyev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Valentin Taneyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich misses with the combination.
Stalinovich defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalinovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Stalinovich moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivera as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Stalinovich forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Stalinovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Stalinovich crashing down! Stalinovich tries to stagger back to his feet but Rivera just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Stalinovich asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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: WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Chestner misses.
Rivera punishes Chestner's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Chestner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivera tries to bum rush Chestner with a series of wild strikes but Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
A countering left hand to the body from Chestner misses.
Chestner swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throwing a counter right hand but Chestner manages to avoid it.
Chestner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chestner blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Chestner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
As Rivera backs off Chestner throws a huge counter combo but Rivera manages to avoid it all.
Rivera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chestner momentarily.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Malcolm Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chestner's sensitive parts.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Chestner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera cracks Chestner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera feints and then cracks Chestner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chestner down.
Rivera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chestner throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Chestner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRivera.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Chestner uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Rivera lands an overhand right.
Rivera connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivera is looking to slow Chestner down with leg kicks.
Chestner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Chestner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chestner blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Chestner checks it
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Rivera.
Chestner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chestner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Chestner's head but Chestner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Rivera misses with a body kick.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Chestner checks it.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chestner scrambles back to his feet.
Chestner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chestner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Rivera.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivera, as that shot connected.
Rivera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chestner blocks a jab.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivera.
It looks like Rivera has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rivera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chestner avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Chestner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Chestner tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chestner is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
A big right from Rivera misses.
As Rivera backs off Chestner throws a huge counter combo but Rivera manages to avoid it all.
Chestner throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Chestner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Chestner's ribs.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Chestner is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Chestner. Chestner maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Chestner gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chestner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner wants to sweep but no luck.
Chestner has his hands on Rivera's head, controlling the position.
Rivera controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chestner wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Chestner's shoulder, as Chestner tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chestner's sensitive parts.
Chestner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Chestner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chestner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Chestner moved out of range.#T2#
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chestner.
Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Chestner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Chestner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera is looking to counter punch.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chestner.
Rivera moves out of range as Chestner strikes.
Rivera throws a hook but Chestner blocks it.
Rivera throws a good cross that connects.
Rivera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chestner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses with a hook to the body
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner slips under a jab from Rivera.
Rivera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivera jabs Chestner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Chestner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chestner scores with a jab to the body.
Chestner throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
Chestner checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Chestner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malcolm Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Chestner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chestner under the eye.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chestner! But no joy.
Chestner lands a jab.
Chestner is looking to clinch.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Chestner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera throws a nice head kick!
Rivera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chestner takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Rivera connects with a leg kick.
Rivera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivera takes a swing at Chestner's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chestner.
Rivera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chestner blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chestner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Chestner saw that one coming.
It seemed like Chestner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera 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#
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Chestner moves away and avoids it.
Chestner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chestner closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side
and Chestner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chestner will feel that in the morning.
Chestner is looking to clinch.
Chestner shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chestner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Rivera jabs Chestner right on the nose. Chestner blinks but takes it well.
Rivera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera throws a jab when Chestner was well out of range.#CL2#
Chestner moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Chestner.
Rivera misses with a body punch. #T1#
Chestner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Chestner scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chestner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Chestner loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chestner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
Chestner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Rivera misses.
Rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chestner's head backwards.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Chestner moved out of range.
Chestner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chestner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivera throws a body punch but Chestner moves out of range.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Chestner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rivera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chestner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Chestner takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Chestner moves away from the strike by Rivera.
It seemed like Chestner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chestner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chestner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Chestner scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chestner throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera sizes up Chestner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chestner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab from Chestner.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivera thinking.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Chestner. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chestner.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chestner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera misses with an uppercut
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera swinging wildly here.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Chestner didn't see that one coming.
Rivera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Chestner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera retains his light heavyweight title!
Malcolm Rivera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Rivera misses with the combination. #T1#
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Rivera scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf misses with a low kick as Rivera jumps back.
Wolf throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivera to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Rivera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Wolf. #KD2#
Rivera drops Wolf with a beautiful combination! Wolf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rivera is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Rivera throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Jeez, Aaron Wolf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf connects with the punch.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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.
Aaron Wolf spoke after the fight, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Kiran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiran misses with a jab to the body
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kiran scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kiran tries to clinch up.
Rivera with a nice cross.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Kiran slips the punch.#T1#
Kiran throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera slips a jab from Kiran.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Kiran lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kiran rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A low kick lands for Kiran.
Rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiran's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Rivera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Kiran tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Kiran back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kiran is rocked!
Rivera misses the body punch
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kiran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera throws a low kick but Kiran avoids it.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiran tries to clinch up
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rivera throws a head kick but Kiran moves out of range.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Kiran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kiran closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Rivera throws a lazy body kick
and Kiran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Kiran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big uppercut and Kiran crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kiran looks OK. Rivera waves Kiran back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiran.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera 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#
Sloppy strikes from Rivera. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kiran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera.
Rivera lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiran controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Rivera.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Kiran controls the action.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiran working aggressively here. #T1#
A short left from Rivera. #BC2#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera throws a fast counter high kick but Kiran manages to duck under it in time.
Rivera keeps Kiran at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kiran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera lands a right hand.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiran 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.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Rivera tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiran tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Rivera tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiran is wise to it.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiran.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp one two that drops Kiran! Rivera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kiran to his feet! Kiran is in big trouble!
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Kiran had a free shot at his head there.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Kiran misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Kiran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Kiran saw that one coming.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kiran clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivera.
Rivera lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiran.
Kiran blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Kiran lands with a right hand.
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!
Rivera moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Kiran misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera pushes Kiran away with a front kick.#CL#
Kiran pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiran blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kiran blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera 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#
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Kiran misses
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Kiran works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Kiran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rivera has knocked Kiran down with a huge combo! Rivera steps away and waves a wobbly Kiran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Kiran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Kiran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kiran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiran is just out of range.
Kiran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiran. Kiran obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiran misses with a low kick.
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiran tries to clinch up.
Rivera cracks Kiran with a good jab.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Kiran.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera misses with the combination.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Kiran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Rivera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiran misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kiran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Rivera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivera cracks Kiran with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivera. #BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a body kick.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Rivera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiran with a body shot.
Kiran misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Kiran toppling to the canvas! Kiran scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab. #T4#
Kiran looks to land a right hand but Rivera moved out of range.
Kiran switches off momentarily and Rivera cracks him with a monster right hand! Kiran topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rivera dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rivera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ovidio Kiran had this to say: 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.

Event: WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Strasburg fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strasburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strasburg somewhat.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Strasburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasburg moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Strasburg throws a one two combo.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malcolm Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera cracks Strasburg with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Strasburg has been cut.
Strasburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Strasburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Strasburg throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Strasburg wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Strasburg misses.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Strasburg down.
Strasburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera misses with a hook. Strasburg ducked under it nicely.
Strasburg throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rivera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strasburg is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Strasburg feints the counter takedown.
Strasburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strasburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rivera lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strasburg. Strasburg tries to recover but Rivera is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strasburg lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
A victorious Malcolm Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch. #CL#
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Rivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.#T3#
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Rivera slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Rivera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rivera 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.
Rivera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Rivera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Rivera delivers a nice body kick.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Malcolm Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Rivera throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivera.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Rivera clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera 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.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A short right from Hopkins.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hopkins backs away, Rivera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera lands a jab.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Hopkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rivera.
Rivera lands a head kick!
Rivera connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Rivera misses.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Rivera swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivera.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
A left lands for Rivera.#T1##CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Malcolm Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Rivera blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Rivera lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivera down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Hopkins throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins slips a jab from Rivera.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivera throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it. #T3#
Rivera misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Rivera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a nice body kick.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Hopkins thumps Rivera with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
Rivera slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Rivera tried to counter with a leg kick but Hopkins avoided it.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rivera throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 180 Schrute v Wagner
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Misahawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Heartless cracks Misahawa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Misahawa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heartless finish him? #ROC#Misahawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Heartless sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Misahawa's defenses. It connects perfectly with Misahawa's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Heartless!
During a confident post fight interview, Elijah Heartless thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
A cross from Heartless lands.#TD#
Maeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heartless's half guard.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heartless is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Heartless is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heartless can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is thwarting Heartless's attempts to control the position.
Heartless wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Maeda slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Maeda.
Maeda prevents Heartless from improving his position.
Heartless 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.
Heartless keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heartless keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heartless avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Heartless is working away.
Heartless trying to control but Maeda postures up.
Heartless taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Heartless avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda. #T3#
Maeda thows a huge punch but Heartless dodges it nicely.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Heartless is working away.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heartless defending well though.
Maeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda winds up and cracks Heartless with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heartless keeping control of the position.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maeda working Heartless over with strikes.
Heartless really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maeda throwing shots but Heartless is blocking nicely.
Heartless avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Heartless controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Heartless blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heartless avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Heartless is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Heartless. Those never looked like landing.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Maeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heartless quickly recovers to half guard.
Heartless tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda looks to land a strike but Heartless avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda stands and throws Heartless's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maeda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Maeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heartless can do to turn this around?
Heartless is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Maeda looks up at the clock and then as Heartless takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maeda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maeda working the strikes but Heartless uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Heartless keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda 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.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heartless's head.
Maeda misses with a head shot. Heartless uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maeda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heartless keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Maeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heartless preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Heartless keeps moving.
Elijah Heartless has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heartless utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.
Heartless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Heartless uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Heartless!#REVB##T3#
Maeda pulls Heartless in close to prevent any damage.
Heartless is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Heartless postures up.
Maeda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maeda pulls Heartless in close to prevent any damage.
Maeda is trying to keep Heartless in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Maeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Heartless's head.
Maeda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartless keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
Heartless throws out a counter right but Maeda avoids it with no problem.
Maeda swings for the body but Heartless moves out of range.
Heartless throws a hook but Maeda avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Maeda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda punishes Heartless's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Heartless.
Heartless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Heartless on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda is looking to wear down Heartless with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heartless takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heartless.
Maeda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Heartless.
Maeda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heartless under the eye.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heartless tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heartless to the ground. Heartless escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Maeda digs a good body shot into Heartless's ribs.
Heartless throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda feinted with a counter takedown.
Heartless connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heartless throws a head kick that misses
and Maeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maeda lands with a cross.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heartless.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Heartless lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Maeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heartless throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda feinted with a counter takedown.
Heartless throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heartless!
Maeda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heartless's legs.
Maeda scoring with punches from side control.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heartless keeps working.
The strikes coming from Maeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Heartless wants to control but Maeda postures up.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Heartless is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda misses with the ground and pound.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maeda working away.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heartless wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heartless is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Heartless.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Akira Maeda made sure he mentioned 160Q Energy for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Corleone misses with a straight right.
Corleone throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Corleone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heartless to the mat! Heartless manages to get full guard.
Corleone is in close to Heartless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heartless can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone preventing the sweep.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Heartless throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Heartless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone is in close to Heartless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heartless works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone works over Heartless with some ground and pound from guard.
Heartless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heartless doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Heartless has wrist control.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom. #SU#
Corleone stands and steps away. Heartless gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corleone. Heartless does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heartless tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Corleone forces Heartless back against the cage and clinches.
Heartless lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Corleone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Heartless 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#
Heartless throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heartless thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head.
Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heartless not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heartless prevents Corleone from standing back up.
Heartless with the ground and pound but Corleone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Heartless throws a strike but Corleone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Heartless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heartless throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Heartless throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heartless will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Corleone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corleone with a nice head shot there.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Heartless has wrist control.
Corleone distracts Heartless with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heartless throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heartless throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corleone forces his way into half guard.
Heartless flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Corleone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Corleone working over Heartless with some ground and pound. Heartless looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Heartless is rocked!
Corleone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Heartless! More strikes land and this one is all over! Corleone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
After the fight, Vito Corleone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Hill throws out a loose jab but Heartless uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Heartless takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Heartless slips under a jab from Hill.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill works Heartless's body with a nice hook.
Heartless drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heartless ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Heartless avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heartless sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Hill looks to land a right hand but Heartless moved out of range.
Hill 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.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Heartless manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hill misses with a hook.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Heartless defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Heartless checks a leg kick.
Heartless takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heartless is able to avoid easily.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Heartless appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heartless checks it well.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill throws a leg kick but Heartless sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jeremiah Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.
Heartless tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hill lands with a hook. Heartless tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Heartless's head but Heartless sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heartless seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Heartless takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Heartless off balance momentarily.
Hill looks for the body kick but Heartless saw that one coming.
Heartless blocks a jab.
Heartless appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heartless takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heartless blocks the body kick.
Heartless slips a straight right by Hill.
Heartless feinted with a counter takedown.
Heartless walks into a straight right hand from Hill.#T3#
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heartless manages to avoid it.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heartless moves out of range of the strikes.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Hill misses.
Heartless changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hill looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heartless avoids the body shot from Hill.
Heartless with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
Heartless moves away from the strike by Hill.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
A big right from Hill misses.
Heartless feinted with a counter takedown.
Heartless ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Heartless tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Heartless tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Heartless tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Heartless was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill throws a leg kick #TD#
and Heartless counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hill!

Hill throws Heartless to one side and escapes!
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!
Hill throws a front kick aimed at Heartless's knee but Heartless avoids it well.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill throws a hook but Heartless avoids it easily.
Heartless changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hill misses with a hook.
Heartless checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill throws a leg kick #TD#
and Heartless counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heartless throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Hill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Heartless chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hill misses #TD#
and Heartless counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heartless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Heartless from advancing to side control.
Heartless sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hill defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Heartless has control of the leg.
Heartless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heartless missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Hill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heartless is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heartless.
Heartless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heartless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heartless thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heartless throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heartless.
Heartless throws a strike but Hill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Heartless throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heartless trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heartless missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heartless accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heartless throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Hill trying to control but Heartless is working from the bottom.
Heartless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heartless tries to get out of the position.
Hill 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.
Heartless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heartless tries to strike from the bottom.
Heartless throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Heartless lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Heartless doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heartless thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heartless trying to strike off his back.
Heartless throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Elijah Heartless overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heartless throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Heartless looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hill tried to score with a low kick but Heartless checks it.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heartless.
Heartless appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heartless's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heartless scrambles back to his feet.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Heartless changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Heartless moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Heartless tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Heartless appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heartless feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Hill lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hill. Heartless shrugs it off though. #T4#
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Heartless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Heartless ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heartless is out of range and Hill settles back down.
Heartless feinted with a counter takedown.
Heartless slips a jab from Hill.
Jeremiah Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartless takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heartless closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hill is looking to chop away at Heartless's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Hill 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. 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#
Hill scores with a leg kick.
Heartless checks a leg kick.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heartless's head.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heartless is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heartless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Hill lunges at Heartless with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heartless's hand.
Heartless moves out of range of the strikes.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Heartless bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heartless tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heartless.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Heartless changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Heartless moved out of range nicely.
Hill throws a series of punches but Heartless moves out of range.
Elijah Heartless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Heartless checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Heartless off balance momentarily.
Jeremiah Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Heartless has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heartless bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heartless is able to avoid easily.
Heartless avoids the body shot from Hill. #T3#
Hill throws the left hand but Heartless avoids the punch easily.
Heartless has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hill.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Hill.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heartless.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heartless feinted with a counter takedown.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heartless attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at Heartless's knee but Heartless avoids it well. #T4#
Heartless ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Heartless blocks the leg kick.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heartless drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Heartless checks a leg kick.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.
Heartless appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heartless bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heartless half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Hill misses #TD#
and Heartless counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heartless with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elijah Heartless has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heartless working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremiah Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 113 Obaminator v Dias
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambeau at a distance.
Rambeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rambeau throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rambeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rambeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rambeau.
Kennedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Rambeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Rambeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rambeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.#KD#
Rambeau lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Rambeau stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Rambeau saw that one coming.
It appears Rambeau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rambeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Rambeau's head.
Rambeau tries to clinch
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambeau misses the target.
Rambeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambeau moves away.
Rambeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Rambeau misses.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Rambeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rambeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambeau misses the target.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rambeau throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Rambeau catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Rambeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rambeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rambeau looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Rambeau saw that one coming.
Rambeau is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rambeau moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambeau is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennedy counters with a huge left! Rambeau is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kennedy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rambeau from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kennedy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 104
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Rambeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rambeau is out of range and Beast settles back down.
Rambeau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambeau throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Rambeau tries to land a body kick
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Rambeau throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a leg kick but Rambeau checks it.
A shot to the body from Beast misses #KD2#
and Rambeau counters with a head kick that drops Beast to the mat! Beast scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Beast is rocked!
Beast cracks a nice hook into Rambeau's ribs.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast throws a leg kick but Rambeau checks it.
Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rambeau. Rambeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beast throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rambeau.#CL2#
Rambeau closes the distance and pushes Beast back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Rambeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rambeau on the inside.
Rambeau pushes Beast against the cage. Rambeau is working some dirty boxing. Rambeau pushes off with a quick right hook! Beast goes down! Beast tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rambeau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
An out of breath Eli Rambeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Rambeau stuffs the takedown.
Hansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rambeau.
Rambeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rambeau.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen 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.
Hansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rambeau. Rambeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Hansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Odd Hansen has been cut.
Hansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rambeau defends it nicely.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rambeau tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rambeau to the ground. Rambeau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eli Rambeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Hansen.
Rambeau connects with a right hand. Hansen shakes it off.
Hansen 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.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Rambeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rambeau throwing a counter right hand but Hansen manages to avoid it.#KD#
Rambeau lands a big head kick that sends Hansen tumbling to the mat! Rambeau takes a step backwards and waves Hansen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hansen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambeau thows a body kick. Hansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambeau finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Rambeau ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hansen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Rambeau!
Our winner, Eli Rambeau, 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: Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rambeau tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Rambeau.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Rambeau.
Rambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambeau tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Rambeau lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rambeau.
Rambeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Rambeau's head.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambeau controls his hands.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
Rambeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rambeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #T2#
Good body shot from Rambeau.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rambeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bartz can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Rambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rambeau blocks the elbow strike.
Rambeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bartz.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rambeau on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rambeau digs a right hand underneath Bartz's ribcage. Bartz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rambeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rambeau.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
A short left from Bartz.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rambeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz blocking some punches.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action. #T4#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Rambeau cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Rambeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rambeau misses with some punches.
Rambeau lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Rambeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rambeau lands a nice looking body kick.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambeau.
Bartz lands a jab.
Rambeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartz can do to turn this around?
Bartz misses with a jab to the body
and Rambeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambeau thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rambeau throws a leg kick but Bartz moved away.
Rambeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rambeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambeau.#CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Rambeau back against the cage.
Rambeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rambeau backwards.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Rambeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambeau.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Rambeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz blocking some punches. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartz throws an elbow but misses.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rambeau pushes Bartz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Rambeau takes a shot to the head.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz tries to work over Rambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz tries to work over Rambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rambeau.
Bartz is breathing heavily.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rambeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Rambeau.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambeau. #ROC#Bartz is rocked!
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambeau finish him?
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambeau controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bartz 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.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Rambeau.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rambeau unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bartz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rambeau is unloading with more strikes now! Bartz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
A relieved looking Eli Rambeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Farquharson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rambeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farquharson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rambeau.
Rambeau avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Rambeau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rambeau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rambeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rambeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farquharson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rambeau.
Farquharson throws a shot to the body.
Rambeau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Farquharson lands a jab-cross combination.
Rambeau tries a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambeau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farquharson connects with a leg kick.
Rambeau throws a leg kick but Farquharson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Rambeau throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Farquharson misses with a straight right.
Farquharson with a nice cross.
Rambeau throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Rambeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farquharson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farquharson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rambeau misses with a low kick.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rambeau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquharson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rambeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farquharson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rambeau tried to score with a low kick but Farquharson checks it.
Rambeau tries to clinch there but Farquharson circles away.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Rambeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farquharson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands. #T2#
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rambeau is keeping busy.
Rambeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Rambeau tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rambeau tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Rambeau back against the cage.
Farquharson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambeau backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
Nice body punch from Rambeau - that landed with a thud.
Rambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Rambeau scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rambeau lands with a light punch inside.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Rambeau gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau working aggressively here.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Farquharson.
Rambeau lands a nice uppercut.
Rambeau gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rambeau is keeping busy.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land. #BC#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rambeau misses with a body kick.
Farquharson misses with a low kick.
Rambeau feints a counter leg kick.
Farquharson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rambeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rambeau clinches up with Farquharson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rambeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rambeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambeau lands an uppercut.
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Farquharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambeau motions for Farquharson to come forward. Rambeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rambeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rambeau is looking to land body kicks.
Rambeau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Farquharson takes a step back to recover.
Rambeau throws a leg kick but Farquharson moved away.
Rambeau throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Rambeau throws out a leg kick but Farquharson moves out of range and Rambeau only half commits.
Rambeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farquharson's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambeau scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Rambeau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rambeau's head.
Farquharson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rambeau.
Rambeau moves away from the strike by Farquharson.
Rambeau looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Rambeau thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Rambeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rambeau throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rambeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farquharson is out of range and Rambeau settles back down.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
As Rambeau looks to move away, Farquharson throws a big counter combo but Rambeau just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Farquharson. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson backing away here, and Rambeau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a big counter.
William Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farquharson counters with a low kick, right behind Rambeau 's knee.
Rambeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Farquharson looks for the body kick but Rambeau saw that one coming.
Eli Rambeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson throws a nice looking combination but Rambeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farquharson punishes Rambeau's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut. Rambeau saw that one coming.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Rambeau.
Farquharson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rambeau.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Rambeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farquharson.
Rambeau blocks the body kick.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
Rambeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rambeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rambeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambeau avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks the body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Rambeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Rambeau as the two fighters clinch.
Rambeau tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Eli Rambeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Rambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rambeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rambeau. #CUT2#It looks like William Farquharson has been cut.
Rambeau misses with the head strike. #T3#
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Rambeau misses with a body punch.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farquharson working hard to break the clinch.
Rambeau scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambeau's elbow.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Rambeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rambeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Rambeau.
A shot in the inside from Rambeau. #ROC2#Farquharson is rocked!
Rambeau digs a right hand into Farquharson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farquharson's gas tank.
Oh Farquharson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambeau misses with some punches. #T4#
Farquharson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Rambeau working aggressively here.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rambeau.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Rambeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rambeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambeau misses with some punches.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Rambeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
Rambeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
Farquharson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Rambeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Farquharson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rambeau throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Farquharson.
Farquharson feints and then cracks Rambeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambeau down. #CL2#
Rambeau clinches up with Farquharson and pushes him back against the cage.
Farquharson is trying to break the clinch but Rambeau is controlling him.
A short right from Farquharson on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambeau.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Rambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rambeau up against the cage.
Rambeau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Farquharson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Farquharson drops to his knees and Rambeau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
Eli Rambeau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: A&E: Rising Stars II
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Rambeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Myles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rambeau. Rambeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Rambeau misses with a body kick.
Myles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Myles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rambeau tries to avoid it but Myles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rambeau to the ground. Rambeau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rambeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambeau with a nice calf kick.
Rambeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rambeau misses with a body kick.
Myles takes a swing at Rambeau's ribcage but misses.
Rambeau thumps Myles with a low kick.
Eli Rambeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambeau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Myles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Myles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rambeau with the inside leg kick.
Myles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rambeau. That one must have hurt.
Myles misses with the combination. #T1#
Myles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Rambeau tenderised Myles's leg. Myles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rambeau throws a body kick that misses.
Rambeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rambeau scores with a push kick.
Myles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Myles is breathing heavily.
Rambeau scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Rambeau moves into the clinch.
Rambeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rambeau.
Rambeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Myles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Rambeau.
Myles tries to break the clinch but Rambeau is controlling the position. #T2#
Rambeau pushes Myles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Rambeau on the inside.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike.
Rambeau lands a left hand.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myles backwards.
A short uppercut from Rambeau.
A frustrated look appears on Myles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rambeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Myles is rocked!
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Myles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Myles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myles blocking some punches.
Rambeau misses with some punches.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Rambeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myles blocking some punches.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Myles seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Rambeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rambeau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Myles's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Myles drops to his knees and Rambeau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
An out of breath Eli Rambeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: A&E: Rising Stars I
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambeau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rambeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Jackie Mcgee has been cut.
Rambeau throws a body kick that misses.
Rambeau misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rambeau.
Rambeau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgee. That did some damage!
Mcgee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rambeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eli Rambeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rambeau sprawls and moves away.
Mcgee avoids the head kick by Rambeau.
Mcgee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rambeau throws the kick towards the body but Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mcgee needs to keep his hands up - Rambeau had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rambeau.
Rambeau misses with a head kick.
Mcgee feinted with a counter takedown.
Rambeau throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Mcgee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcgee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rambeau - the referee stops the clock and Mcgee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rambeau. Mcgee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rambeau thows a body kick. Mcgee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Rambeau misses its intended target.
Mcgee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rambeau sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rambeau.
Rambeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambeau throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Mcgee slips a straight right by Rambeau.
Mcgee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Rambeau throws a monster overhand right that drops Mcgee! Rambeau follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
Eli Rambeau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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