Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 202
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Green moves out of range as Rinda strikes.
Rinda looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Rinda misses with a looping right.
Rinda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinda.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Green feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, Green changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinda is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rinda working a defensive guard here.
Rinda keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green passes Rinda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green trying to control the pace.
Green is pressing down on Rinda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rinda is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinda gets back to full guard.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rinda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green advances position into side control!#T3#
Rinda is trying to improve his position.
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rinda!
Rinda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rinda is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green is looking to pass Rinda's guard but actually Rinda recovers to full guard.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Rinda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Rinda trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Rinda won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
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 Ed Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rinda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinda throws out the jab.
It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rinda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rinda sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a head kick.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rinda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinda blocks a head kick by Green.
Rinda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rinda to the ground. Green is now in Rinda's guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Rinda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries to advance position but instead Rinda slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2#
Green is thwarting Rinda's attempts to control the position.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rinda reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinda is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Green sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily. #T4#
Green pushes down on Rinda's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rinda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rinda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rinda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Green will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Green takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green tries for a takedown but Rinda circles away easily
and Rinda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinda jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rinda trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Rinda controlling the position for now.
Green is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green is trying to control. Rinda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green wants to pass to mount but Rinda is defending the position.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rinda is looking to improve his position.
Rinda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinda tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green trying to control the action but Rinda is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rinda is trying to get back to half guard.
Rinda stops Green from passing to mount.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Rinda takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rinda's thigh. Rinda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rinda!
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ed Green.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Rinda drives through with a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright! #REVR#
Cartwright wants to stand but Rinda has his arm trapped.
Rinda can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright is working Rinda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Cartwright stalls from top position.
Cartwright tries to get to his feet but Rinda is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cartwright in his guard.
Rinda controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright distracts Rinda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rinda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Rinda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Cartwright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rinda is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rinda's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rinda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Rinda avoids it well.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartwright misses with a hook.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rinda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Rinda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Rinda avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Rinda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Rinda checks the leg kick.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Rinda's belly button to the back.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rinda slips a straight right by Cartwright.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rinda counters with a left to the body.
Rinda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut
and Rinda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
It seemed like Rinda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinda is just out of range.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Cartwright misses the body punch
and Rinda counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Catchy Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinda takes one to the chin there.
Rinda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Rinda is rocked!
Rinda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?#T3#
Rinda looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinda seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cartwright. That snapped Rinda's head back.
Rinda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rinda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Rinda stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Rinda's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Rinda with a series of wild strikes but Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Catchy Cartwright 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#
Cartwright looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rinda to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the body
and Rinda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartwright swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Rinda ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartwright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Rinda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda blocks a jab.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Rinda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Rinda throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Rinda misses the shot to the body.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cartwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cartwright missing with a left hand there. Rinda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Rinda saw that one coming.
Rinda misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Cartwright misses its target.
Cartwright throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Rinda defending well as Cartwright loads up on a big left hand.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rinda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Rinda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Rinda avoids nicely.
Rinda lands with a shot to the body.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Catchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Rinda.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Rinda avoids them all with ease.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Rinda catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright pushes Rinda away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Catchy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartwright 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Rinda avoids the body shot from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throws a series of punches but Rinda avoids them all with ease.
Shoenfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Shoenfeld throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Shoenfeld just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Rinda gets caught napping as Shoenfeld dives in and scores a takedown. Rinda manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shoenfeld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rinda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rinda won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Rinda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shoenfeld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rinda has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Rinda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking to break Rinda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rinda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shoenfeld will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld. #SUB2#
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld.
Will Shoenfeld go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rinda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T3##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is persistently looking for the submission but Rinda is defending it well.
Rinda turns into Shoenfeld and is now in his guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Rinda has passed into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Rinda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rinda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Rinda postures up.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Rinda passes easily into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Rinda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Rinda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shoenfeld connects with a body shot that sends Rinda's belly button to the back.
Rinda scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rinda to the mat! Rinda manages to get full guard.
Rinda keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Shoenfeld defends easily.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinda is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Shoenfeld postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rinda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shoenfeld, into his guard. #REVR#
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoenfeld 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.#SUB#
Rinda tries for a kimura but Shoenfeld is defending well.
Shoenfeld manages to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld manages to get to full guard.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld trying to work for an americana but Rinda has managed to regain full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Rinda is keeping the position.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rinda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shoenfeld's guard! Nice work there by Rinda! #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shoenfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Rinda sprawls well. He's pushed Shoenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rinda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoenfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rinda.
Shoenfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinda. #TD2#
Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shoenfeld tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rinda's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Rinda's back.
Rinda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shoenfeld's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Rinda is a slippery customer.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rinda!
Rinda is trying to escape the mount but Shoenfeld keeps good control and instead manages to take Rinda's back. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Shoenfeld has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Rinda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shoenfeld gets his way! #T3##SUB2#
Rinda won't enjoy being in this position. Shoenfeld looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rinda is tapping - it's over boys! Shoenfeld picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brett Shoenfeld made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartwright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinda.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda connects with a looping right hand.
Rinda has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cartwright.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rinda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cartwright paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rinda - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Rinda cracks Masters with a good jab.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masters throws a poor cross that misses
and Rinda counters with a left to the body.
Masters throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Rinda shoots in and gets a takedown into Masters's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rinda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Masters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rinda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Masters stacks Rinda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Masters!
Masters happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Masters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Masters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rinda, who protects the arm well.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Rinda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rinda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Rinda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rinda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Masters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rinda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rinda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masters trying to control the position but Rinda is working away.
Masters is trying to move to mount but Rinda reverses beautifully and ends up in Masters's guard.
Rinda won't allow Masters to sweep him here. #SUB#
Masters is trying to push Rinda off with his feet but Rinda grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Masters's ankles and Masters is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Anwar Rinda!
During a confident post fight interview, Anwar Rinda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Millard Masters stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Acemoglu lands a nice shot that snaps Rinda's head back.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acemoglu.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu throws a right and a left that Rinda avoids nicely.
Acemoglu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rinda has time to react.#T1#
Acemoglu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu scores with a shot to the body.
Acemoglu throws a big shot that misses.
Acemoglu lands a slapping body shot.
Rinda avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rinda counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Acemoglu's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Acemoglu throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
Rinda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Acemoglu misses with an uppercut
and Rinda counters with a right hand to the body.
Acemoglu throws a hook but Rinda blocks it.
Rinda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Acemoglu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinda slips a jab and a cross from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu thows a leg kick but Rinda checks it
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Acemoglu misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Acemoglu coming out on top.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu throws a series of punches but Rinda moves out of range.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Acemoglu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinda shoots in but Acemoglu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Acemoglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinda.
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Donk. Rinda catches Acemoglu right on the button with a cross.
Rinda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Acemoglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Acemoglu with a body shot.
Acemoglu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda lands a body shot.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinda misses with a takedown attempt
letting Acemoglu counter with a right hand.
Acemoglu lands a right hook to the body.
Acemoglu scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rinda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Acemoglu has got the better of the exchanges.
Acemoglu misses with a hook.
Acemoglu cracks a nice hook into Rinda's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda goes for a double leg but Acemoglu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Acemoglu continues to drive forward.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Acemoglu avoids the body shot from Rinda.
Acemoglu swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinda walks into a stiff left hand from Acemoglu.
Daron Acemoglu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Acemoglu. #TD#
Acemoglu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rinda's guard.
Acemoglu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rinda has wrist control.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Rinda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Rinda!#REVB#
Acemoglu controls Rinda momentarily but Rinda frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Acemoglu looking to sit in guard and control but Rinda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rinda won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Acemoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rinda is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acemoglu wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment.
Acemoglu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinda trying to hold on to Acemoglu's head to control him but Acemoglu postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acemoglu lands with an overhand left.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acemoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu swinging wildly here. #T1#
Acemoglu dips to his left and cracks Rinda with an uppercut!#TD2#
Rinda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acemoglu napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Acemoglu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rinda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rinda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Acemoglu has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anwar Rinda!
Our winner, Anwar Rinda, 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: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Dux lands a jab to the head.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux 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.
Rinda misses with a takedown attempt - Dux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux dips to his left and cracks Rinda with an uppercut!
Dux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rinda counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda misses the jab.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Rinda ducks down to avoid it.
Dux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rinda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dux thuds a left hand into Rinda's body.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux throws a series of punches but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dux looks to land a right hand but Rinda moved out of range.
Dux tries to land a front kick but Rinda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux tests Rinda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot.
Rinda swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rinda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Dux misses with a hook to the body
and Rinda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rinda scores with a counter punch that sends Dux to the canvas! Rinda smells blood - he's punishing Dux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anwar Rinda!
Anwar Rinda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Takashi works the jab nicely.
Rinda walks into a straight right hand from Takashi.
Rinda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rinda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi scores with a jab. Rinda acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Takashi drives through with a takedown into Rinda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rinda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Rinda is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Takashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rinda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takashi, into his guard. #REVR#
Rinda looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rinda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinda has managed to get both his arms back between Takashi's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Rinda trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Takashi has his hands on Rinda's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rinda throws a body punch but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Rinda can't get the takedown.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Takashi as the two fighters clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Takashi to work.
Rinda is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rinda down to the mat. Rinda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rinda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Takashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Rinda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinda takes a swing at Takashi's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Takashi has Rinda up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi effectively controlling the action here.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Rinda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
The referee asks Takashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takashi trying to control the action but Rinda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rinda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rinda can't do much from the bottom here.
Rinda is trying to work for a sweep but Takashi has mounted him!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda is working to get back to half guard.
Rinda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rinda is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Takashi. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda showing good submission defense here.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rinda doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rinda tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rinda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takashi tries to clinch but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda looks for a takedown but Takashi sprawls well.
Takashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rinda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Takashi ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Takashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rinda tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takashi keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rinda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rinda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takashi pulls Rinda in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rinda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi passes Rinda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kazuo Takashi just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Rinda shoots in but Takashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rinda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takashi.
Rinda is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Takashi moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi gets underhooks to prevent Rinda's takedown attempt.
Takashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi just leaning against Rinda, taking a breather. #T1#
Rinda scores with a hook to the body.
Rinda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takashi stalls.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.
Takashi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Takashi on the inside. #TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Rinda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Takashi moves into full mount!
Rinda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takashi has Rinda pulled in close to control his posture.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takashi has control of Rinda's left arm, preventing Rinda from doing any damage.
Rinda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rinda won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Takashi pulls Rinda in to control the position. #SUB2#
Takashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rinda has passed into half guard!
Takashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi pulls Rinda in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rinda wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Rinda pushes him off.#CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Rinda in a clinch. #TD2#
Takashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rinda regains guard.
Takashi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Rinda keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Rinda back into the cage.
Rinda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rinda prevents a body shot from Takashi. #TD2#
Takashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rinda regains guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Rinda defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rinda looking for subs from the bottom but Takashi mounts him!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Rinda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Takashi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rinda is now in Takashi's guard. A big mistake from Takashi there, giving up the dominant position!
Rinda throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
Rinda postures up in Takashi's guard and throws a big left but Takashi blocks it. #T4#
Rinda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takashi has control of Rinda's left arm, preventing Rinda from doing any damage.
Takashi wants to improve his position but instead Rinda has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Rinda misses with a hook.
Takashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinda misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinda. #TD#
Takashi has hold of one of Rinda's legs. Rinda is fighting the takedown attempt but Takashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Takashi is trying to work for a kimura but Rinda is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takashi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rinda's thigh. Rinda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Rinda wants to improve his position but instead Takashi has moved into half guard. #T3#
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Rinda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rinda trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi is taking a breather. Rinda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rinda throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rinda can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
A right handed body shot lands from Rinda. #TD#
Takashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rinda looking to control but Takashi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rinda tries to bum rush Takashi with a series of wild strikes but Takashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rinda.
Rinda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takashi.
Rinda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rinda throws a hook to the side of Takashi's head but Takashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Rinda lands.
Rinda stuffs the takedown attempt from Takashi. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rinda, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##TD#
Takashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinda quickly recovers to half guard.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rinda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Takashi clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Takashi slows down the pace here.
Takashi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rinda stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi wants to stall.
Rinda throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi stalling. #TD#
Takashi wants the takedown. Rinda is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rinda's guard against the cage.
Takashi won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takashi stalling. #T4#
Rinda trying to control here.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Takashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Takashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Takashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takashi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for a triangle here. Takashi is fighting it but it looks tight! Rinda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Takashi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anwar Rinda!
Anwar Rinda is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Anwar Rinda 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: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
A big right from Rinda misses.
Luciano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Luciano's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rinda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rinda slows the pace down in half guard.
Luciano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rinda wants to pass to mount but Luciano is defending the position.
Luciano is trying to maintain the position but Rinda is very close to passing his half guard.
Rinda wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Rinda moves out of range easily.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rinda moves away and avoids it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rinda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rinda moves out of range.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Rinda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Luciano misses #TD#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Luciano seems keen to control Rinda's posture.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rinda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luciano is not content to let Rinda control the position.
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Luciano trying to control from the bottom.
Luciano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rinda manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano wants to control but Rinda is having none of it.
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 Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rinda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano thuds his right hand into Rinda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Rinda finds it's target.
Luciano with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rinda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rinda advances position into side control!
Rinda controlling the position.
Luciano is not content to let Rinda control the position. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Anwar Rinda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luciano tries to buck Rinda off but Rinda is having none of it.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rinda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rinda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luciano has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rinda is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Rinda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Rinda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Rinda is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Rinda wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rinda fails with the takedown.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rinda.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Rinda counters with a straight right hand.
Rinda throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rinda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rinda moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rinda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rinda slips a straight right by Luciano.
Rinda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinda misses the jab.#TD#
Rinda gets the takedown into side control.
Luciano is holding Rinda down, trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano lands a head kick!
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rinda is out of range.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Rinda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Rinda tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda is looking to counter punch.
Rinda scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rinda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinda fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a double jab #TD#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda controlling from the top position.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rinda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anwar Rinda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rinda content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rinda's head.
Luciano motions for Rinda to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Rinda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rinda is out of range.
Rinda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Rinda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Luciano 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.
Rinda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rinda on the side of the head.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Rinda's body. Rinda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinda or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rinda eats them both and turns towards Luciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rinda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinda defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinda.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Rinda moved out of range.
Rinda avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano tries a low kick but Rinda avoids it.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rinda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinda.
A slow jab from Rinda misses its intended target.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Rinda.
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rinda 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Goddard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinda on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinda's guard now, I'm sure.
Goddard won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
Goddard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rinda's head.
Goddard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rinda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rinda holds on and takes a little breather.
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinda wants to sweep here but Goddard controlling him for the moment.
Goddard distracts Rinda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Goddard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddard defends well.#SUB#
Goddard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda has momentary wrist control but Goddard slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rinda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Goddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goddard has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
Goddard trying to control but Rinda is working from the bottom.
Goddard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a triangle but Goddard pushes his legs off easily.
Goddard wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Goddard preventing the sweep.
Goddard is working Rinda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goddard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rinda's guard.
Rinda is in trouble now - Goddard has advanced to mount!
Goddard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goddard working for a guillotine from mount but Rinda is in no mood to give up.
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Goddard's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Goddard lands with some strikes.
Goddard looking to control but Rinda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goddard raining down shots from the mount!
Goddard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goddard landing strikes from the mount.
Goddard landing punches.
Rinda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rinda is trying to escape the mount but Goddard keeps good control and instead manages to take Rinda's back. #SUB#
Goddard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rinda is trying to break free. #T4#
Rinda wants to control his opponent's hands but Goddard gets his hands free. #SUB#
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goddard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rinda hold on?!
Rinda covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Goddard misses with a punch to the head.
Rinda can't escape the position. #SUB#
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
Rinda trying to control the hands but Goddard breaks the grip.
Rinda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rinda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
That's time! Goddard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goddard fails with a takedown attempt.
Rinda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rinda wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Goddard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Goddard looking to score a takedown here. Rinda is defending well but Goddard drives through and ends up in Rinda's guard.
Goddard throwing strikes but missing.
Rinda pulls Goddard in close to his closed guard and prevents Goddard from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Rinda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goddard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rinda has tightened it up now! Goddard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rinda.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Rinda throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinda.
Rinda scores with a body shot.
Rinda scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Rinda misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinda.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda connects with a crisp jab.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Rinda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rinda scores with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
Rinda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Rinda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Rinda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rinda connects with a nice looking jab.
Rinda looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Rinda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Rinda dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azevedo Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rinda to score with a decent uppercut.
Rinda connects with a crisp jab.
Rinda throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Rinda.
Rinda throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Rinda is out of range. #T3#
Azevedo Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rinda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Rinda strikes.
Rinda misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Azevedo Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Rinda.
Rinda misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinda throws out the jab. #T4#
A big right from Rinda misses.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinda misses the shot to the body.
Rinda misses with a right hand
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rinda throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinda lands a slapping body shot.
Anwar Rinda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rinda misses with an uppercut
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Rinda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Azevedo Souza lands with a straight right. Rinda didn't see that one coming.
Rinda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Rinda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza lands the left hand.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Rinda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rinda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda jabs at Azevedo Souza's body.
Rinda defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Rinda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinda.
Rinda cracks Azevedo Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rinda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rinda!
Rinda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rindas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinda tests Azevedo Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rinda misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinda as he connects with a hook.
Anwar Rinda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rinda scores with a body shot.
Rinda clobbers Azevedo Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rinda throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azevedo Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Rinda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinda.
Nice straight punches there by Azevedo Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Rinda throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Rinda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinda.
Rinda lands a jab.#TD2#
Rinda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rinda showed some decent athleticism there.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Rinda has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Rinda is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Rinda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azevedo Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rinda wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Rinda to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Rinda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rinda misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda misses with a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Rinda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Rinda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rinda scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.#T1#
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azevedo Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinda sizes up Azevedo Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rinda lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Rinda cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Rinda lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
A shot to the body from Rinda misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Rinda misses with a hook to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anwar Rinda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Rinda saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinda throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Rinda moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rinda. Beautiful body shot.
Rinda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Azevedo Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rinda finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo Souza's head.
Rinda misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Rinda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Rinda counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinda. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Rinda's head but Rinda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Rinda misses.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Rinda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Rinda throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Rinda connects with a body shot.
Rinda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Rinda.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rinda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Rinda.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Takashi feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.#SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rinda wants to hit a sweep here but Takashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rinda there!
Rinda reaches up to try and control the position but Takashi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rinda rolls and tries to escape and now Takashi has his back! #T2##SUB2#
Takashi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takashi is not going to allow Rinda to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rinda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takashi's arms.
Rinda is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi tries to get the hooks in deep but Rinda pushed the leg off.
Rinda can't escape the position.
Takashi avoiding Rinda 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Rinda right now. #T3#
Takashi gets his hands free as Rinda looks to control.
What can Rinda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rinda tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rinda is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Takashi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Rinda is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano cracks Rinda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rinda doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rinda.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano tests Rinda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rinda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Rinda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work for a kimura but Luciano is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luciano defends it well. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luciano sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rinda uses his free foot to push down on Luciano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luciano. #SUB2#
Rinda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luciano is surviving well by controlling Rinda's body position as best he can. #T2#
Luciano is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Rinda goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luciano is on top in guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Rinda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rinda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rinda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Luciano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rinda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Rinda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Rinda tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rinda slips a straight right by Luciano.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Rinda shoots in.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rinda moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
And Rinda tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luciano cracks Rinda with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rinda. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinda is breathing heavily.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda blocks a head kick by Luciano.
Luciano connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinda. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rinda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Rinda gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rinda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luciano pushes Rinda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rinda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Luciano tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.
Rinda trying to keep a closed guard but Luciano is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for subs off his back but Luciano has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Luciano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rinda.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luciano controls the position.
Rinda tries to improve position but can't.
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda has his arm trapped.
Anwar Rinda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rinda is trying to improve his position.
Rinda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Luciano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rinda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rinda is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luciano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rinda has Luciano in his guard.#REVR#
Rinda controls Luciano momentarily but Luciano frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.
Rinda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control.
Rinda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rinda struggling a bit here.#SU#
Luciano decides to stand back up.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rinda scrambles back to his feet.
Rinda moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinda.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rinda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rinda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rinda.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#TD2#
Rinda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luciano is looking to regain half guard here but Rinda keeps moving and retains side control.
Luciano is trying to buck Rinda off.
Luciano is looking to regain half guard here but Rinda keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.#SUB2#
Rinda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luciano escapes and throws Rinda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda is controlling his arm.
Luciano gets to mount! Rinda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rinda wants to hold on but Luciano pushes him away.
Rinda working to try and regain half guard.
Rinda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rinda is trying to reverse the position but instead Luciano has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Luciano controlling the positon.
Rinda just trying to survive but Luciano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Luciano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rinda tries to escape the position.
Luciano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinda or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavaski, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Chavaski misses its intended target.
Rinda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rinda tries for a takedown but Chavaski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rinda throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chavaski. #SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rinda keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski advances to half guard.
Rinda is trying to get back to full guard.
Rinda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Rinda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavaski is trying to control. Rinda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavaski pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.
Chavaski tries to pass to full mount but Rinda defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
Rinda is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavaski works his way into full mount!
Chavaski controlling from the full mount.
Rinda is desperately trying to improve his position but Chavaski has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Chavaski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rinda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chavaski.
Chavaski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Chavaski is working for a guillotine from mount but Rinda frees his head quite easily.
Rinda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rinda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rinda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rinda tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavaski is retaining full guard.
Rinda pushes down on Chavaski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Rinda wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavaski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Chavaski wants to control but Rinda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chavaski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rinda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rinda not doing much here. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavaski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rinda. #SUB2#
Rinda wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavaski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavaski defends it well.
Chavaski gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rinda looking to sit in guard and control but Chavaski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rinda is trying to control the position but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Rinda prevents Chavaski from moving into mount.
Chavaski moves into full mount! #SUB#
Chavaski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rinda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chavaski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinda wants to control but Chavaski is having none of it.
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Chavaski's attempts to control the action.
Rinda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rinda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavaski circles away.
Rinda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinda fails to land the takedown.
Remi Chavaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinda tries for a takedown but Chavaski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rinda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chavaski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rinda defend it? Chavaski steps over the head and cranks it - Rinda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chavaski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!
Remi Chavaski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Rinda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano 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.
Rinda slips under a jab.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Rinda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luciano wants to control but Rinda postures up.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rinda is working to tighten his grip on Luciano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Luciano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rinda is really squeezing tight and eventually Luciano passes out! Rinda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anwar Rinda!

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Rinda staying out of range there.
Rinda feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chavaski enables Rinda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chavaski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chavaski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chavaski is controlling Rinda's posture.#SUB#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Rinda passes into half guard. #T1#
Chavaski tries to roll over but Rinda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rinda seems to be working for a kimura but Chavaski defends the submission attempt.
Chavaski trying to control but Rinda postures up. #SUB#
Rinda is trying for a kimura here. Chavaski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rinda wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rinda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rinda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Joe's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Joe's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Joe's guard.
Joe managing to control the position. #T1#
Joe looking to control.
Joe has Rinda pulled in close to control his posture.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joe wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rinda has Joe in his guard.#REVR#
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rinda looking to control. #SUB2#
Rinda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joe doesn't defend quickly enough and Rinda has managed to lock this one up! Can Joe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rinda on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anwar Rinda!

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Hisamori gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rinda to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Rinda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hisamori is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hisamori has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hisamori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rinda has his foot on Hisamori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hisamori works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a triangle but Hisamori pushes his legs off easily.
Hisamori trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rinda's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hisamori wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rinda has an active guard here but Hisamori has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Rinda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hisamori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hisamori's back!#SUB2#
Hisamori is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rinda gets his way!
Hisamori is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Rinda working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hisamori is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rinda has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hisamori taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anwar Rinda!
In defeat, Fujiwara Hisamori stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let's do it again!'.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Yuudai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rinda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Rinda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai 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.
Rinda keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Yuudai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily. #T1#
Yuudai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rinda has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai trying to control but Rinda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuudai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yuudai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuudai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yuudai passes into side control. #SUB#
Yuudai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuudai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rinda regains half guard.
Yuudai is trying to control. Rinda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rinda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but Rinda defending well.
Still in half guard, Yuudai seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rinda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuudai has passed into half guard! #T4#
Yuudai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Yuudai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rinda defend it? Yuudai steps over the head and cranks it - Rinda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yuudai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Yuudai!
A victorious Takeshi Yuudai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Sam misses #TD2#
and Rinda counters with a single leg into guard. Sam didn't expect that.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda won't allow Sam to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam wants to stand and escape but Rinda is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard.
Rinda stops Sam from standing up.
Rinda trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam wants to stand up but Rinda is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sam is looking to stand up but Rinda isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sam is keeping the position for now.
Sam wants to stand but Rinda is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Rinda pushes down on Sam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Rinda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Rinda eventually gives up the hold.
Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but Sam defending well. #SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here.
Sam is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Rinda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sam defend it? Rinda steps over the head and cranks it - Sam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rinda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Rinda moves out of range easily.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinda moves away.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinda is just out of range.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rinda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Rinda trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Rinda won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Rinda pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rinda wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinda shoots and misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#TD2#
Rinda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azevedo Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Azevedo Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Rinda looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rinda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azevedo Souza has picked Rinda up and slammed him! Rinda can't keep hold of the triangle and Azevedo Souza manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rinda tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Azevedo Souza advances to mount.
Azevedo Souza takes Rinda's back.
Azevedo Souza tries to keep control of the position but Rinda is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Azevedo Souza controlling the positon.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rinda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rinda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rinda for a finish.
Rinda turns into Azevedo Souza and is now in his guard.
Rinda slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Rinda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinda to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rinda passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinda's back!#T3##SUB#
Rinda is looking to control the hands but Azevedo Souza breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 57
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Rinda blocks a head kick by Khan.
Rinda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khan. Rinda shrugs it off though.
Rinda has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Khan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rinda darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Rinda into the cage.
Rinda jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rinda moves out of range of the body kick.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shakir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Rinda's front leg but catches the back leg as Rinda tries to avoid it.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Khan lands a front kick.
Rinda shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan connects with a leg kick.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rinda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Nice jab there from Khan.
Rinda blocks a jab.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rinda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Rinda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rinda fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinda walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Rinda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan with a jab.
Shakir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Rinda fails with the takedown
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinda moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Rinda has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt.
Rinda is breathing heavily.
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rinda's sensitive parts.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Rinda down.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rinda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rinda misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinda. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rinda has time to react.
Rinda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan lands a nice hook to Rinda's body. Rinda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khan.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rinda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Khan tests Rinda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rinda darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.#TD#
Rinda manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rinda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shakir Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rinda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rinda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rinda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Rinda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khan cracks Rinda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rinda misses with a wild body shot.
Rinda staying out of range there.
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Rinda has managed to clinch.
Rinda jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda is trying to pull guard but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rinda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khan - the referee stops the clock and Rinda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khan. Rinda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rinda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rinda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan lands a jab to Rinda's midsection.
Rinda walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Rinda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rinda's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rinda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan thuds a left hand into Rinda's body.#T2#
Khan digs a good hook to Rinda's body.
Khan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Rinda throws a right hand that misses
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khan cracks Rinda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rinda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rinda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khan feints and then cracks Rinda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rinda down.
Rinda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan works over Rinda's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Khan catches Rinda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rinda.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rinda.
Shakir Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rinda 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.
Rinda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rinda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Rinda is rocked!
Rinda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rinda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan leaves Rinda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khan flicks out a counter leg kick but Rinda steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Rinda fails with the takedown.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rinda. That did some damage!
Crunch! Khan slams his shin into Rinda's torso.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rinda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rinda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rinda.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Khan scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shakir Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rinda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rinda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Rinda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Khan.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Rinda saw that one coming.
Rinda's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rinda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Khan. #T1#
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan clobbers Rinda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khan 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.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rinda. That did some damage!
Rinda tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a nice leg kick.
Khan with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Khan.
Rinda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rinda momentarily.
Good leg kick by Khan.
Rinda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Rinda has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Rinda fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a series of strikes. Rinda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rinda with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinda walks into a jab.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Rinda down.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rinda's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan jabs at Rinda's body.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rinda dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Rinda's head and hops out.
Rinda closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Rinda pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan jabs Rinda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Khan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Rinda down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Rinda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Rinda off balance momentarily.
Rinda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Rinda shoots and misses
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan misses with the combination.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakir Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakir Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakir Khan!

Event: Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Rinda takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Rinda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rinda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rinda throws out a powerful jab.
Chavaski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rinda is fending him off so far but Chavaski persists. Nope, Rinda circles away and we're back to standing.
Chavaski's coach down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Chavaski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rinda pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving. #SUB#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Chavaski forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it.
Rinda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chavaski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chavaski is looking to take a break and control but Rinda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Rinda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chavaski is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski is thwarting Rinda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Chavaski trying to mount his opponent but Rinda defends it. #SUB#
Rinda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chavaski passes into side control!#SUB2#
Chavaski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rinda is trying to escape and Chavaski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rinda is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chavaski! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!

Event: Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rinda drives through with a takedown into Jitsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rinda trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Rinda tries to pass. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rinda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rinda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinda has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinda trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Jitsu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rinda escapes and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rinda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jitsu!#SUB2#
Rinda is working for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Rinda looking to secure an arm triangle but Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Rinda isn't that keen on the idea.
Jitsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rinda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jitsu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jitsu tries to buck Rinda off but Rinda is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rinda's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rinda. #SUB2#
Rinda is working for a submission of some sort.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Rinda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinda to get the leverage.
Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Rinda tries to pass. #T3#
Jitsu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rinda is aware though and is defending well.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving. #SUB#
Jitsu has an active guard here but Rinda has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinda to get the leverage.
Rinda prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Jitsu wants to control but Rinda is keeping busy.
Jitsu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rinda wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rinda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Rinda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rinda wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Rinda prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rinda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jitsu is just riding it out for now. Rinda eventually gives up the hold.
Rinda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Rinda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jitsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinda avoids it really well and circles away.
Rinda slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rinda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rinda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Jitsu regains half guard.
Rinda wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rinda pulls his head out easily.
Rinda wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rinda maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jitsu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rinda has cracked it and Jitsu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rinda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Raksudsud sizes up Rinda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rinda avoids the head kick by Raksudsud.
Rinda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rinda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raksudsud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rinda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Raksudsud is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rinda yanks on the arm and Raksudsud is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rinda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Moravcik .
Moravcik throws out a loose jab but Rinda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moravcik as he jumps to the side.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moravcik lands with an uppercut that bounces Rinda off the cage and back into range.
Rinda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moravcik .
Moravcik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rinda on the side of the head.
Rinda takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Rinda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moravcik has his hands clasped together around Rinda's back. He's all about the action.
Rinda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Rinda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moravcik for as long as he can get away with.
Moravcik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rinda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moravcik throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Rinda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moravcik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rinda is controlling him.
Rinda is stalling in the full guard.
Rinda prevents Moravcik from getting back to his feet.
Rinda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moravcik wants to get back to his feet but Rinda passes into half guard.
Rinda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Rinda tries to pass to full mount but Moravcik defends it.
Moravcik is trying to get back to full guard.
Rinda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rinda moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rinda works to advance to full mount. Moravcik defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rinda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rinda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rinda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moravcik is fending him off so far but Rinda persists. Nope, Moravcik circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Moravcik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moravcik throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Moravcik throws a shot from downtown. Rinda moves away and avoids it.
Moravcik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rinda on the side of the head.
Rinda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Moravcik misses.
Moravcik stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but Moravcik shows good takedown defense.
Moravcik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moravcik stuffs the takedown.
Tomas Moravcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moravcik misses with a straight right.
Moravcik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moravcik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Moravcik misses the target.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rinda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moravcik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rinda dives in for a single leg takedown but Moravcik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moravcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Moravcik lands a body shot.
Rinda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moravcik is defending well.#BC2#
Moravcik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moravcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinda looks for a takedown but Moravcik sprawls well.
Tomas Moravcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moravcik misses with a hook.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda staying out of range there.
A jab from Moravcik misses.
Nice jab there from Moravcik .
Nice shot lands for Moravcik .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rinda is defended easily by Moravcik .
Rinda shoots for a double leg takedown but Moravcik sprawls well. He's pushed Rinda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rinda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moravcik .
Moravcik connects with a jab.#T2#
Rinda shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moravcik misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinda looks for a takedown but Moravcik sprawls well.
Moravcik connects with a body shot.
A big right from Moravcik misses.
Moravcik scores with a nice strike.
Rinda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moravcik swivels and escapes.
Moravcik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rinda.#TD#
Rinda scores with a takedown into Moravcik 's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moravcik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moravcik has his hands on Rinda's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Moravcik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Moravcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moravcik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rinda is now in half guard.
Rinda slows the pace down in half guard.
Anwar Rinda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rinda trying to control from half guard but Moravcik is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Moravcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rinda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Moravcik misses.
Rinda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moravcik .
Moravcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moravcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moravcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Rinda slips a jab from Moravcik .
Rinda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moravcik pinned against the cage. Moravcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moravcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda shoots in for a takedown but Moravcik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rinda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moravcik takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Moravcik .
Rinda goes for a double leg but Moravcik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moravcik continues to drive forward.
Moravcik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rinda with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moravcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Moravcik lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Moravcik breaks from the clinch.
Rinda moves out of range as Moravcik strikes.
Moravcik swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
Moravcik throws a hook but Rinda avoids it easily.
Rinda slips under a jab from Moravcik .
Moravcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinda.
Rinda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moravcik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moravcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Moravcik throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moravcik .
Rinda goes for a double leg but Moravcik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moravcik continues to drive forward.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moravcik .
Moravcik prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Moravcik .
Moravcik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rinda.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Moravcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moravcik cracks Rinda with a nice body shot.
A short right from Moravcik .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Moravcik .
Moravcik lands a nice uppercut.
Moravcik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Moravcik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomas Moravcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moravcik cracks Rinda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rinda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moravcik .
Rinda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moravcik takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Moravcik lands a right hook to the body.
Rinda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Moravcik misses.
Rinda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moravcik scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Moravcik .#ROC2#Rinda is rocked!#T3#
Moravcik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Rinda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rinda is aggressively charging in as Moravcik backs up avoiding any damage. Moravcik tosses out a jab and Rinda runs right into it face first! Rinda is out cold! Moravcik dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rinda's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Moravcik !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
The Surfer feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, The Surfer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Surfer cracks Rinda with a solid left hand.
Rinda keeping moving, preventing The Surfer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Surfer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rinda is trying to keep The Surfer in close.
The Surfer chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Surfer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rinda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rinda is trying to control the position but The Surfer postures up. #T1#
Rinda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Surfer.
The Surfer is looking to advance position but Rinda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rinda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Surfer is looking to escape.
The Surfer working to try and regain half guard.
The Surfer is working hard here to advance position.
Rinda wants to control the pace but The Surfer is squirming around nicely.
Rinda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Surfer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Surfer tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Rinda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Surfer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Surfer tries to hold on but Rinda postures up.
The Surfer can't escape the position.
The Surfer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The Surfer prevents Rinda from taking his back.
The Surfer is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The Surfer tries to lock up and control but Rinda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rinda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The Surfer trying to control the action but Rinda just sinks the hooks in.
Rinda controlling from the back.#T4#
The Surfer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rinda.
The Surfer tries to break free. #SUB2#
Rinda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Surfer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rinda keeps control of the position as The Surfer tries to break free.
Rinda is looking to control The Surfer but The Surfer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Surfer turns into Rinda and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rinda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Surfer sprawls well initially but Rinda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rinda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rinda is trying to control. The Surfer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Surfer trying to control from the bottom.
Anwar Rinda has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to take a breather but The Surfer is having none of it.
The Surfer is looking to control Rinda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Surfer avoid being mounted?
The Surfer tries to get to full guard but Rinda has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda uses his free foot to push down on The Surfer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Surfer.
The Surfer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Surfer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Our spies down at at Island Gym inform us that Rinda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Rinda doesn't have the hooks in and The Surfer manages to turn into his guard.
Rinda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Surfer trying to move into half guard but instead Rinda has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but The Surfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Surfer wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment.
Rinda trying to control but The Surfer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rinda prevents The Surfer from getting back to his feet.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but The Surfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The Surfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rinda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but The Surfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The Surfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rinda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rinda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Surfer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rinda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
The Surfer is refusing to be controlled, as Rinda sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Surfer is just riding it out for now. Rinda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rinda maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! The Surfer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rinda has cracked it and The Surfer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rinda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

Event: Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Sam does no damage.
Sam scores with a three punch combo!
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rinda is looking to clinch.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rinda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sam!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinda happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Rinda slows the pace down. #T1#
Sam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rinda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB#
Rinda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rinda is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rinda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rinda yanks on the arm and Sam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rinda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

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