Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Vercetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vercetti throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Martola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vercetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Vercetti is looking to get back to is feet but Martola passes into side control.
Vercetti prevents Martola from moving into mount.
Martola has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vercetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Martola goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vercetti is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vercetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Vercetti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vercetti continues to stall.#SUB2#
Martola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vercetti has picked Martola up and slammed him! Martola can't keep hold of the triangle and Vercetti manages to pass to side control!
Vercetti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vercetti's best efforts.
Vercetti prevents Martola from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vercetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Martola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vercetti slows the pace down in half guard.
Martola is looking to get back to full guard here but Vercetti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vercetti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Vercetti controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
Martola regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martola wants to get back to full guard but Vercetti has passed into side control.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard.
Vercetti trying to control the action but Martola is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vercetti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vercetti swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
Martola shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Martola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martola advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Martola goes for an armbar but Vercetti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vercetti.
Marski Martola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vercetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola wants to improve his position but instead Vercetti has moved into half guard. #T1#
Vercetti is taking a breather. Martola 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.
Martola manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Martola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vercetti defends it easily.
Martola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vercetti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vercetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Vercetti moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martola.
Martola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vercetti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Martola wants to get back to full guard.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vercetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martola wants to improve his position but instead Vercetti has moved into half guard. #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.
Martola is pressing down on Vercetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Martola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martola is still trying to improve position.
Vercetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vercetti passes into side control.
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 Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martola tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martola. Vercetti shrugs it off though.
Vercetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Martola misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vercetti lands with a nice combination. Martola backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vercetti staying out of range there.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Martola is out of range.
Martola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vercettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vercetti throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Martola.
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Martola lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Vercetti as Martola shoots in.
It looked like Vercetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vercetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Martola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vercetti on his heels. He'll look to pass Vercetti's guard now, I'm sure.
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercetti has wrist control.
Martola trying to move into half guard but instead Vercetti has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vercetti is stalling in the full guard.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vercetti preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vercetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vercetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Martola's legs - danger averted.
Vercetti controlling from the top position. #T3#
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vercetti is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Martola has an active guard here but Vercetti has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Martola actively working from the bottom here.
Vercetti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
Martola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vercetti stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Vercetti misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vercetti's waist but Vercetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martola off to one side.
Martola throws a jab when Vercetti was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martola lands with a straight right. Vercetti didn't see that one coming.
Martola throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marski Martola.
I think Vercetti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Martola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Martola shoots in.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martola lands with an overhand left.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Martola.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola jabs at Redcliffe's body.#CL2#
Martola moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martola taking a breather.
Martola is trying to maintain a safe position but Redcliffe gets an underhook and turns Martola into the cage.
Martola seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Martola takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martola tries to score a body lock takedown but Redcliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martola takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Martola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.#TD2#
Martola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redcliffe regains guard immediately. #T1#
Martola trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redcliffe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redcliffe'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.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
Martola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martola scrambles back to his feet.
Martola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Martola shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola works over Redcliffe with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Martola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redcliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martola has managed to get both his arms back between Redcliffe's legs - danger averted.
Redcliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe won't allow Martola to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Martola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martola digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Martola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Martola saw that one coming.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martola momentarily.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martola gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Martola.#T1#
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Martola.
Martola moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Martola slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Martola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Martola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Martola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Martola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
Martola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Martola blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Martola - just one landing.
Martola tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Martola scores with a nice strike.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Martola has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martola can do to turn this around?
Martola struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martola blocks it with crossed arms.
Martola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martola tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Martola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marski Martola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martola wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is keeping the position.
Martola postures up and lands a big shot to Redcliffe's brow.
Martola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Martola is controlling well.
Redcliffe missing with punches from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Martola is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Martola is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard but Martola has passed into side control.
Redcliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marski Martola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Martola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martola's corner calls for a 1-2. Martola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Martola dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martola clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martola. #T1#
Martola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martola misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Martola tenderised Redcliffe's leg. Redcliffe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martola misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Martola throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe punishes Martola's body with a nice straight punch.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Martola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martola scores with a hook.
Martola digs a good body shot into Redcliffe's ribs.
Martola moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martola avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target. #CL2#
Martola clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Martola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Martola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Redcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Martola stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to keep Martola in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martola advances to half guard.
Redcliffe gets full guard.
Martola passes Redcliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Martola trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Martola has control of the leg.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Redcliffe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Redcliffe working for a triangle but Martola defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1117 Richard v Surian
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Martola sizes up Yamasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Martola breaks away and moves out of range.
Yamasaki slips under a jab.
Yamasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Martola breaks away and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Martola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Yamasaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamasaki.
Martola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martola throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martola moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Martola tries a quick counter leg kick but Yamasaki is wise to it.#T1#
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Martola counters with a left to the body.
Martola throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Martola didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martola struggling a bit here.
Martola prevents Yamasaki from improving position. #T2#
Yamasaki moves into full mount!
Yamasaki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Martola is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martola turns into him and now he's in Yamasaki's guard. #T3##SUB#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martola is aware though and is defending well.
Martola won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Martola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martola defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martola works the jab nicely.
Martola looks to clinch #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Martola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamasaki tries to move to mount but Martola blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola gets back to half guard.
Martola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yamasaki jumps into side control!
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.#T1#
Martola is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martola tries to bench press Yamasaki off him but Yamasaki keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martola is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yamasaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martola really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Martola wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Martola wants to control his opponent's hands but Yamasaki gets his hands free.
Katsu Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yamasaki working for a choke but Martola is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martola is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Yamasaki has locked on a rear naked choke here! Martola is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki 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: GAMMA#1112 Mesquita v John
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Martola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Von Alkum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Martola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martola lands a leg kick that knocks Von Alkum off balance momentarily.
Martola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martola dips to his left and cracks Von Alkum with an uppercut!#TD#
Martola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Alkum 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.
An elbow from Martola crashes against the mat.
Von Alkum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Martola tries for a kimura but Von Alkum is defending well.
Von Alkum is trying to control Martola's posture but Martola avoids it.
Martola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martola is trying to ground and pound but Von Alkum uses the momentary lack of control by Martola to regain half guard. #T1#
Martola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Alkum is trying to stand back up but Martola is controlling him
Martola working Von Alkum over with strikes.
Von Alkum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martola.
Martola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Alkum is trying to control but can't.
Von Alkum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martola.
Martola thows a huge punch but Von Alkum dodges it nicely.
Martola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Martola with the ground and pound but Von Alkum uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Martola working some strikes from top position.
Martola pushes down on Von Alkum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Alkum keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Martola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Alkum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martola slips a nice elbow through Von Alkum's hands, connecting with Von Alkum's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martola prevents Von Alkum from improving his position.#T3#
Martola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Alkum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Alkum's head.
Martola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martola trying to control the action but Von Alkum is working from the bottom.
Von Alkum is holding on to half guard well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martola connects with a nice short shot to Von Alkum's temple. #SUB#
Martola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Alkum sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Martola is trying to control. Von Alkum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martola misses with a head shot. Von Alkum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Von Alkum looking to control.
Martola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Alkum has momentary wrist control but Martola slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Von Alkum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola 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#
Martola lands a jab to Von Alkum's midsection.
Martola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola scores with the left hand. Von Alkum knows he should have avoided that one.
Martola avoids a kick to the body.
Martola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martola clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Von Alkum as he checks the leg kick.
Martola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Alkum tries to avoid it but Martola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Alkum to the ground. Von Alkum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martola.
Von Alkum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum tries to score with a low kick but Martola moves his leg out of the way.
Von Alkum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martola throws a leg kick but Von Alkum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martola digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Martola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Alkum defends it nicely.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Martola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Alkum doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Alkum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Alkum tries a quick counter leg kick but Martola is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Alkum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martola throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a low kick, right behind Martola 's knee.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Von Alkum throws a front kick aimed at Martola's knee but Martola avoids it well.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Martola there.
Martola misses with a looping left.
Martola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martola defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Martola misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Martola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martola misses with a straight left. #TD#
Martola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Alkum is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Von Alkum tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Alkum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Alkum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Martola controls Von Alkum momentarily but Von Alkum frees himself.
Von Alkum trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Alkum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martola is trying to keep Von Alkum in close. #SUB#
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #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.
Martola 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.#SUB#
Martola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Alkum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Alkum is one step ahead there.
Martola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Martola throws an off balance right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a low kick, right behind Martola 's knee.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martola staying out of range there.
Martola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Alkum sprawls and moves away.
Martola throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Martola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Von Alkum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Martola controls the action.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martola's elbow. #BC#
Martola breaks from the clinch.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Martola keeps it at a distance.
Von Alkum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
Von Alkum misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses the jab.
Martola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Von Alkum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Martola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Von Alkum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Alkum. Von Alkum obviously looking to wear him down.
Martola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Martola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Von Alkum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Alkum defends well and Martola ends up having to push Von Alkum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Martola blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum presses Martola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martolas head.
A hook to the body from Von Alkum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Martola controls his hands.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Martola controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martola.
Von Alkum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Martola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Martola's ribcage. Martola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Martola blocks it.
Von Alkum just leaning against Martola, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Von Alkum. #BC2#
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Martola.#T3#
Von Alkum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Alkum wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Alkum feints and then cracks Martola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martola down.
A head kick misses from Martola.
A little jabbing left from Von Alkum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a looping left.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Von Alkum.
Martola slips a jab from Von Alkum.
Martola lunges at Von Alkum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Alkum's hand.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Martola avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Von Alkum misses.
A jab from Martola finds it's way through Von Alkum's defenses. #CL2#
Von Alkum moves into the clinch.
Martola wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Martola tries to circle away but Von Alkum has him pinned against the cage.
Martola letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Martola can't break the clinch.
Von Alkum looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Alkum trying to stall but Martola improves his position.
Martola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum is controlling him.#BC#
Martola manages to break the clinch.
Marski Martola is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Alkum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Alkum wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Martola gets tackled into the cage by Von Alkum. Von Alkum maintains the clinch.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martola being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martola.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Martola avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage. #TD#
Martola pulls guard.
Martola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Von Alkum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martola 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Martola checks a low kick from Khalidovic.
We've been hearing reports that Martola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martola throws a shot to the body.
Martola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martola tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martola just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Martola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Khalidovic has his hands on Martola's head, controlling the position.
Martola tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidovic is retaining full guard.
Martola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Khalidovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martola defends it easily.
Khalidovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martola's guard. #REVB##T1#
Khalidovic controlling from the top position.
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidovic is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Martola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidovic defends it easily.#SUB#
Khalidovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalidovic pushes down on Martola's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalidovic is looking to take a break and control but Martola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Martola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidovic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Martola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khalidovic controlling the action here.
Martola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidovic's back!
Khalidovic trying to control the action but Martola just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Martola is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Khalidovic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Martola controlling well, preventing Khalidovic from escaping the position.
Martola lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Khalidovic is trying to stand back up.
Martola scores with punches and elbows.
Martola scores with punches to the body.
Khalidovic is really stuck here. #T4#
Martola punches Khalidovic on the ear.
Khalidovic tries to break free. #SUB#
Martola is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khalidovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khalidovic for a finish.
Martola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Khalidovic doesn't escape.
Khalidovic trying to get back to his feet but Martola is in full control for now.
Martola is looking to control Khalidovic but Khalidovic is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Martola sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Khalidovic taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marski Martola!
An out of breath Marski Martola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Martola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Martola is having none of it.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Martola keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Asteroid scores with a four punch combination!
Martola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Martola.
Asteroid has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Martola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martola lands a lovely overhand right.
Martola throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.#TD2#
Martola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Martola isn't so interested in that idea.
Martola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asteroid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Asteroid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
Martola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asteroid wants to stand but Martola is controlling the position. #T1#
Martola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martola lands a couple of digs.
Martola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asteroid wants to stand and escape but Martola is having none of it.
Martola postures up in Asteroid's guard and throws a big left but Asteroid blocks it. #ES#
Asteroid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Martola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martola.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Martola.
Martola throws a shot to the body.
Martola throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Martola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asteroid is trying to defend but Martola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Asteroid pushes Martola off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Martola misses.
A head kick misses from Martola.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Asteroid clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Martola. #T2#
Martola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martolas head.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Martola is trying to drag Asteroid to the mat but Asteroid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
A short uppercut from Martola.
Asteroid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Martola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martola is trying to break free.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Martola's ribcage. Martola let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow.
Martola struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Martola avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Asteroid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martola's efforts to push away.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Martola's ribcage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martola lands with a right to the head.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martola backwards. #BC2#
Martola breaks the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Martola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martola lands a slapping body shot.
Martola checks a leg kick.
Asteroid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
Martola throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Asteroid. That snapped Martola's head back.
Asteroid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Martola is trying to trip Asteroid. He has hold of a leg but Asteroid is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Martola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Asteroid has wrist control.
Martola prevents Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
Martola stands up over Asteroid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martola prevents Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martola slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the head.
Martola lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martola loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Martola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martola punishes Asteroid's body with a nice straight punch.
Martola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martola.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Martola circles away and keeps his distance.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Martola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martola throws a chopping leg kick but Asteroid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid is looking to slow Martola down with leg kicks.
Martola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Martola lands a nice shot to the body.
Martola throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Martola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Martola's shoulder, as Martola tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Martola feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martola was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Martola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martola.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martola misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Martola.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick.
Martola avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid jabs Martola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to clinch.#T2#
Martola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.#CL#
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martola tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martola's efforts to push away.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martola.
Asteroid has Martola pressed against the cage, preventing Martola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Martola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martola working aggressively here.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Martola tries to pull guard but Asteroid won't allow it.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Martola won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Martola successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Martola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Asteroid decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martola, up you get!
Asteroid throws a shot to the body.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid throws out a leg kick but Martola moves out of range and Asteroid only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martola.
Asteroid throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Martola throws a body kick that misses.
Asteroid 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.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Martola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martola!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martola tries a low kick but Asteroid avoids it.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martola slips under a jab.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Martola moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Martola throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Martola is out of range.
Martola throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Martola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martola fails with the takedown.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Martola's head back.
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 Anabolic Asteroid 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Martola.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Martola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Martola does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Asteroid rushes Martola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid stops a takedown attempt from Martola.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Martola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asteroid pushes Martola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martola has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
Martola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asteroid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asteroid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.
Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martola under the eye.
Martola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martola. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martola jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Asteroid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martola's sensitive parts.
Martola throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Martola throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
Asteroid works over Martola's head and body with a nice combination.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Martola avoids the punch easily.
Martola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martola can do to turn this around?
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martola. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola is looking to chop away at Asteroid's legs.
Martola tries for a takedown but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Martola is having none of it. #T2#
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Asteroid wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Martola is looking for a takedown.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martola avoids it.
Martola takes an elbow to the temple.
Martola takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martola.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Asteroid.
Martola tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Asteroid.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Martola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Martola's ribcage. Martola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid keeps control of Martola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martola working aggressively here.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Asteroid scores a nice knee to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Martola takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martola.
A knee to the head by Asteroid.
Martola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martola lands a nice shot to the body.
Martola is trying to force a seperation but Asteroid has the dominant position.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asteroid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martola.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asteroid, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
Our winner, Anabolic Asteroid, 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: GAMMA#1092 Young v Beard
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Niaz darts in and clinches Martola up against the cage.
Martola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Niaz goes for a takedown attempt but Martola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Niaz has managed to clinch.
Martola misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Niaz successfully pulls guard.
Martola wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Niaz has an active guard here but Martola has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
Niaz is looking to control Martola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niaz avoid being mounted?
Martola is trying to control. Niaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martola trying to control from half guard but Niaz is working away. #SUB2#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martola stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Martola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niaz tries to roll over but Martola keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Niaz is looking to clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Martola won't allow it.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martola walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marski Martola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Martola moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martola throws out the jab. #CL2#
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz has Martola pressed against the cage. #BC#
Martola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Niaz clinches.
Martola presses Niaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martola gets underhooks to prevent Niaz's takedown attempt.
Martola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Martola lands a right hand.
Niaz leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Niaz.
Good body shot from Martola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Martola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marski Martola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Niaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Martola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marski Martola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Martola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martola up against the cage.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Niaz blocks a body shot from Martola.
Martola tries to circle away but Niaz has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martola fails to land.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Martola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Niaz is controlling him.#TD2#
Niaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martola uses from the top position.
Martola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Niaz managing to control the position.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martola has passed into half guard! #T3#
Well, if Martola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martola wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
Martola lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Niaz with the active half guard here but Martola passes nicely into side control.
Martola is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Martola is looking to take a break and control but Niaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marski Martola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martola is keen to just control but Niaz is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Martola tries to bum rush Niaz with a series of wild strikes but Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Niaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niaz trying to stall but Martola improves his position.
Martola tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Martola is trying to push Niaz away but Niaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martola wants to get back to striking at distance but Niaz won't allow it.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martola to keep the fight standing.
Martola is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martola.
Martola misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Niaz decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola working some strikes from top position.
Martola wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Martola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martola is one step ahead there.
Martola trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martola defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martola should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Martola 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 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1086 Kurt v Tyrone
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Martola scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Martola.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Martola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martola looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martola's head backwards.
Martola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Martola.
Nice straight punches there by Martola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Martola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Martola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martola blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Martola with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martola blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martola.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Martola.#T1#
Martola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Martola does it's job there.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martola slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Martola.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martola.
Martola throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Martola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martola misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Martola moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Martola's head but Martola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martola missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martola moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.#T2#
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martola. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martola presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Martola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martola's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martola lands a left hand. #TD#
Martola pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Martola had control of the position.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sitting in close to Martola's body. Martola has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sitsongrit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sitsongrit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Martola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marski Martola!
Marski Martola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1080 Milo v Janko
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonnell defends well and Martola ends up having to push McDonnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martola.
Martola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martola counters with a stiff right hand.
Martola looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Martola.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses with a low kick.
Martola scores with a hook.
Martola misses with a low kick.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Martola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell 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.#T1#
McDonnell slips a jab from Martola.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martola misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Martola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Martola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
Martola misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell 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.#TD2#
McDonnell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Martola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonnell has his hands on Martola's head, controlling the position.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
Martola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martola postures up in McDonnell's guard and throws a big left but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Martola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martola preventing the sweep.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Martola throws an elbow that misses. McDonnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martola's guard. Nice move by McDonnell!#REVR#
McDonnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martola wants to control the position but McDonnell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
McDonnell prevents Martola from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
Martola has his hands clasped together around McDonnell's back. He's all about the action.
Martola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonnell lands with a nice combination. Martola backs away looking to recover.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonnell swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
McDonnell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonnell lands with an overhand left.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Martola lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Martola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Martola. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
Martola throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
Martola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Martola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martola slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Martola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martola scores with a jab.
Martola misses with a head kick.
Martola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell cracks Martola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martola shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell shows good takedown defense.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Martola is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
Martola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martola's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martola connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Martola.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Martola's head but Martola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martola looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
McDonnell scores with a nice strike.
Martola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martola throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martola.
Martola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Martola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Martola backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Martola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
Martola thumps McDonnell with a low kick.
Martola lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Martola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Martola lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell stalks Martola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martola's face. Martola staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Martola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martola swings widly with a right hand
and Martola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martola throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Martola moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Martola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Martola.
Martola misses with a head kick.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Martola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Martola lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Martola with an uppercut!
Martola throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martola slips a jab from McDonnell.
Martola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Martola throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Martola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martola throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Martola drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martola misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martola just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martola throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
Martola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Martola moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Martola misses the target.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
McDonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martola sizes up McDonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Martola throws a push kick but McDonnell slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Martola does no damage.
Martola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martola works over McDonnell's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Martola avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonnell defends well and Martola ends up having to push McDonnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martola connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martola throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
Martola throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Martola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Martola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martola misses with a straight right.
McDonnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martola.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDonnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Martola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Martola misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
Martola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell misses with a left hand
enabling Martola to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola misses with a straight right.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martola throws a front kick that sends McDonnell stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martola misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Martola misses the target.
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
Martola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martola. That did some damage!
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Martola is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonnell.
Donk. McDonnell catches Martola right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martola momentarily.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martola dips to his left and cracks McDonnell with an uppercut!
Martola blocks a jab.
Martola misses with a hook.
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.#T4#
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martola shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonnell tries to sprawl out of it but Martola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Martola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Martola finds it's target.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
Martola moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martola! But no joy.
McDonnell walks into a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonnell enables Martola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonnell, not yet.
McDonnell has his hands on Martola's head, controlling the position.
Martola wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1071 Robson v Coloradas
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Martola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos throws a front kick that sends Martola stumbling back into the cage.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martola.
Martola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlos checks it well.
We've been hearing reports that Martola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Martola saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martola. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Martola misses.
Carlos throws a body kick that misses.
Martola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martola misses with an uppercut.
Martola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlos circles away.
Martola misses with a straight right.
Carlos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carlos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carlos lands a jab.
Carlos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target.
Jab by Carlos.
Carlos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Martola.
Martola misses with a body shot.
Martola motions for Carlos to come forward. Martola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlos.
Martola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola lands an overhand right.
Martola loads up on a big right hand but Carlos slips the punch.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Martola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carlos misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Carlos gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos controls the position from side control.
Martola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Carlos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carlos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martola wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Martola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Martola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martola is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Martola looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carlos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Martola regains half guard.
Carlos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carlos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carlos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Martola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martola keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass. #SUB#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carlos passes into half guard.
Carlos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martola is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Carlos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Carlos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Carlos.
Carlos throws out a loose jab but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlos circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlos shoots in looking for a takedown but Martola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlos blocks a jab.
Carlos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos misses with a body shot.
Carlos scores with a jab. Martola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos throws a series of punches but Martola avoids them all with ease.
Carlos throws a sloppy head kick and Martola moves out of range easily. #T1#
Carlos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martola.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos tries to move into range but Martola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Martola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlos stalks Martola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martola's face. Martola staggers backwards, shaken.
Carlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martola circles away quickly and effectively.
Martola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martola moves away from the strike by Carlos.
Martola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martola throws a leg kick but Carlos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlos throws a fast counter high kick but Martola manages to duck under it in time.
Carlos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos throws a lazy head kick
and Martola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Carlos thows a body kick. Martola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Martola misses.
Despite the aggression on Carlos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carlos looks to land a right hand but Martola moved out of range.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martola.#T2#
Martola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but Martola shows good takedown defense.
Carlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carlos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carlos walks into a stiff left hand from Martola.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target.
Martola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martola throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Carlos counters with a takedown into side control.
Carlos cracks Martola with a big right hand but Martola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carlos controls the position.
Carlos misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Carlos.
Martola stops Carlos from passing to mount.
Carlos is working Martola over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Carlos throws a strike aimed at the side of Martola's head but Martola avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Martola is avoiding damage well.
Martola is looking to reverse the position.
Carlos wants to control but Martola is keeping him busy.
Martola taking a bit of punishment here - Carlos scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Carlos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carlos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carlos cracks Martola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Martola tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Martola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martola won't allow Carlos to pass to mount.
Carlos slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martola defending well though.
Carlos is looking to stall here but Martola recovers full guard.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martola misses with an uppercut. Carlos saw that one coming.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martola throws a hook to the side of Carlos's head but Carlos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Carlos.
Martola lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
Carlos throws out a loose jab but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carlos.
A head kick misses from Martola.
Carlos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martola.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Martola throws a shot from downtown. Carlos moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlos.
Carlos moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos dives in for a single leg takedown but Martola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlos.
Carlos lands with a good body shot.
Martola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Carlos throws a nice looking combination but Martola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martola looks to land a body kick but Carlos moved away.
Martola takes one on the button.
Carlos blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Carlos.
Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martola misses with a body shot.
Martola misses with an uppercut. Carlos saw that one coming.
Carlos checks the leg kick.
A jab from Martola misses.
Carlos feints a counter leg kick.
Carlos scores with a hook to the body. Martola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carlos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martola throws a looping overhand right but Carlos ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
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!
That kick from Martola tenderised Carlos's leg. Carlos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlos works Martola's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Martola coming out on top.
Carlos throws a right and a left that Martola avoids nicely.
Carlos scores with a nice strike.
Martola punishes Carlos's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martola misses with a low kick.
Carlos jabs at Martola's body.
Martola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Carlos.
Martola throws a leg kick but Carlos checks it.
Carlos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martola will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martola throws a looping overhand right but Carlos ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Carlos tenderised Martola's leg. Martola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlos. Carlos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Martola connects with a right hand. Carlos shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Martola lands a leg kick that knocks Carlos off balance momentarily.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Martola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Carlos slips under a jab from Martola.
Martola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Martola misses.
Martola lands with a straight right. Carlos didn't see that one coming.
Carlos swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
Martola checks a leg kick.
Carlos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Carlos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martola wants to slow Carlos down by chopping away at his legs.
Martola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlos as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Carlos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martola was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carlos chips away with some ground and pound.
Martola has momentary wrist control but Carlos slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlos pushes down on Martola's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
Our winner, Juan Carlos, 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: GAMMA#1063 Giant v Jarrod
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Carlos misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Carlos feints and as Martola raises his hands in defense, Carlos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Carlos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos won't allow Martola to sweep him here. #SUB#
Martola has his foot on Carlos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlos trying to control the action but Martola is working from the bottom.
Carlos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Martola is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Carlos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carlos happy to just control the position for now.
Martola tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlos.
Martola sneaks back into half guard.
Carlos tries to pass to full mount but Martola defends it.
Carlos wants to take a breather but Martola is having none of it.
Carlos content to control rather than advance.
Martola wants to improve his position but Carlos is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Carlos is just content to waste time from the top position. Martola takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard.
Carlos advances to half guard.
Martola is refusing to be controlled, as Carlos sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos moves nicely into side control.
Martola is trying to work for a sweep but Carlos has mounted him!
Carlos lands with some strikes.#T4#
Martola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Carlos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carlos unloading with bombs!
Carlos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carlos throwing strikes here but Martola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carlos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martola's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos trying to control but Martola is having none of it.
Martola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carlos.
Martola throws a hook but Carlos blocks it.
Carlos moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carlos! But no joy.
Carlos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martola is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Carlos feints and as Martola raises his hands in defense, Carlos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Carlos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martola's guard.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
Carlos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Martola working for a triangle but Carlos defends it easily.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
Martola pulls Carlos in to control the position.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Carlos throws a strike but Martola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlos has wrist control.
Carlos throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Carlos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martola stacks Carlos 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 Martola!
Carlos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Martola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carlos is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Martola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Carlos defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Martola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Martola trying to control the position but Carlos is working away.
Martola working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos keeps Martola under control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carlos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
A head kick by Carlos misses
and Martola counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Martola counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos shoots in for a double leg but Martola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martola is looking for a counter combo.
Carlos tries to land a body kick
and Martola counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos avoids the head kick by Martola.
And Carlos tries to counter it with a takedown but Martola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Carlos blocks the low kick.
Martola misses with a takedown attempt - Carlos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Carlos lands a nice hook to Martola's body. Martola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Carlos.
Carlos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Carlos is predictable there
and Martola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martola scores with a jab to the head.
Carlos throws a body punch but Martola moves out of range.
As Carlos looks to move away, Martola throws a big counter combo but Carlos just gets out of the way.
Marski Martola is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlos scores with a nice body kick.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martola's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Martola.
Some wild striking there from Martola. #T2##TD2#
Carlos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Martola looking for a guillotine here but Carlos defends easily.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Carlos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carlos 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. #T3#
Carlos chips away with some ground and pound.
Carlos content to stall in guard here.
Martola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlos.
Carlos looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Carlos 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.
Carlos is trying to keep Martola in close. #T4#
Martola postures up in Carlos's guard and throws a big left but Carlos blocks it.
Carlos is pulling down on Martola's head to control his posture.
Carlos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlos is trying to control the position but Martola postures up.
Carlos pulls Martola in close to prevent any damage.
Martola preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Carlos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martola doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marski Martola.
I think Martola 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Martola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River scores with a hook.
River with a jab.
River misses with a straight left.
Martola throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martola.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River takes a swing at Martola's ribcage but misses.
River throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Martola as he checks the leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Martola moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martola - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martola. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a leg kick but Martola moved away.
Martola tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River throws a leg kick which misses Martola's front leg but catches the back leg as Martola tries to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot
letting Martola counter with a right hand. #T1#
River lands a high kick!
Martola moves away from the strike by River.
Martola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martola to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target. #TD2#
Martola 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.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
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!
Martola wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Martola throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
Martola postures up and lands a big shot to River's brow.
Martola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Martola is looking to pass into half guard but River pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River is in guard.#REVR#
River tries to stand but Martola is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martola isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks Martola 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 River!
River working away.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on River's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Martola gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Martola has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
River wants to get up but he can't break Martola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Martola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
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 Guy River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martola counters with a stiff right hand.
Martola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martola finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Martola misses with a kick to the body.
Martola lands with a cross.
Martola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River is looking to clinch.
River throws a head kick but Martola moves out of range.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Martola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Martola throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martola scores with a body shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola scores with a three punch combo!
River swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
Martola lands a jab-cross combination.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martola lands with a cross.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River pushes Martola away with a front kick.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Martola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola scores with a nice head shot.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martola throws out the jab.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Martola throws a leg kick
letting River counter with a right hand.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
River tries to clinch but Martola moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River misses with a straight right.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
A countering left hand to the body from Martola misses.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martola lands with a good body shot.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martola.
Martola pushes River away with a front kick.
Martola misses with a lunging right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martola looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martola works the jab nicely.
River is looking to slow Martola down with leg kicks.
Martola misses with a head kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Martola's head but Martola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Martola throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola misses with a wild body shot.
Marski Martola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martola stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River feints and then cracks Martola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martola down.
Martola 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. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Martola.
River stalling in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martola is keeping busy.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River stalling.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Martola.
Martola working aggressively here. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Martola breaks from the clinch.
River slips under a jab.
Martola throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River slips a straight right by Martola.
Martola misses with a wild body shot.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from River does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martola throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River blocks a jab.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
River takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
As Martola backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Martola.
Martola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martola checks it well.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Martola throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martola finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola lands with a cross.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River tries to clinch up but Martola circles away and keeps his distance.
River looks to land a combination. Martola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martola backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by River.#T1#
Martola blocks a head kick by River.
Martola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martola scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Martola misses with a two punch combination.
River thinks about countering with a head kick.
River walks into a jab.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
Martola misses with a leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martola.
River throws a low kick but Martola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Martola misses.#TD2#
Martola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into River's guard.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martola.
Martola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass. #T2#
River wants to get back to his feet but Martola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martola trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Martola throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola stops River from standing up.
Martola passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
Martola wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Martola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martola on the ground.
Martola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
River is not content to let Martola control the position. #T4#
The ground and pound from Martola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martola scores with punches from side control.
River wants to get back to his feet but Martola drags him back down.
Martola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at River to see if he's OK.
River takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martola tries to move to mount but River blocks the move with his legs.
River is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
River is not content to let Martola control the position.

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

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

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

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Martola moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martola is pressing down on Dan 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martola is keeping the position for now.
Dan throws a big right hand that misses.
Dan advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dan .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dan is working for a kimura but Martola is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Dan is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martola tries to roll over but Dan keeps him under control.
Dan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martola's head.
Martola trying to control from the bottom.
Dan stalling. #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.
Dan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
Dan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martola lands with a straight right. Dan didn't see that one coming.
Martola throws a body punch but Dan moves out of range.
Dan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Martola.
Martola lands with a left to the head. #T3##BC2#
Martola breaks the clinch. #CL#
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Dan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martola scores with a shoulder strike.
Martola misses with a body punch.
Martola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dan 's elbow.
Martola works on Dan 's body with a couple of short punches.
Martola tries to break the clinch but Dan is controlling the position.
Martola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Martola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martola can pounce on him.
Dan misses with a head kick. #T4#
Dan fails with a takedown attempt.
Martola digs a good body shot into Dan 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dan shoots in and gets a takedown into Martola's guard.
Martola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martola has his foot on Dan 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dan works his way back into a safe position though.
Martola working a defensive guard here.
Dan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martola is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marski Martola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Martola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martola scores with a nice head shot.
Dan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt - Martola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan takes one to the chin there.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martola wants to slow Dan down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martola. That's going to slow Dan down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Martola tries to sprawl but Dan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan slows the pace down in half guard.
Martola is staying active underneath Dan , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Martola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dan passes Martola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dan prevents Martola from improving his position.
Martola trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dan manages to pass to mount!
Dan throwing strikes here but Martola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Dan landing shots from mount.
Martola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martola is now in Dan 's guard. A big mistake from Dan there, giving up the dominant position!
Dan is pulling down on Martola's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Dan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martola is defending well. Dan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martola has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sickwat Dan !

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

#R1#
Howlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martola's waist but Martola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howlett off to one side.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
Martola thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Howlett scores with a takedown into Martola's guard.#SUB2#
Martola looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Martola pulls Howlett in to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Martola's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howlett is pushing down on Martola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martola is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Martola is trying to control but can't.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Howlett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Howlett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martola shrugs it off.
Martola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett wants to take Martola's back here but Martola is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Martola working to try and regain half guard.
Martola looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martola is really stuck here.
Howlett tries to keep control of the position but Martola is staying busy.
Martola trying to control the action but Howlett just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Howlett is hanging on to Martola's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Martola preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howlett. #SUB#
Howlett working for a choke but Martola is defending well.
Martola can't escape the position. #SUB#
Howlett looking for the choke but no joy.
Martola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Martola tries to reverse the position but Howlett maintains control.#SUB#
Howlett has control of Martola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martola tries to hold on but Howlett pushes him away. #SUB#
Howlett is working for a guillotine from mount but Martola frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Martola tries to improve his position but Howlett has taken his back! Howlett has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martola tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Howlett pushes Martola away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martola 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.
Martola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Martola back into the cage.
Tonon is trying to drag Martola to the mat but Martola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Martola blocking some punches.
Tonon looking to stall.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Martola's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Martola lands with a light punch inside.
Martola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tonon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Martola manages to get underhooks.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Martola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Tonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martola!
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martola because Tonon loaded up on that one. #T2#
Martola wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.#SUB#
Tonon looking to secure an arm triangle but Martola defends it well.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martola is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martola blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Martola tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Martola regains half guard.
Tonon prevents Martola from improving his position.
Tonon stalling.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonon'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.
Martola is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Martola is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martola is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martola and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.#TD2#
Martola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Martola distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonon controls Martola momentarily but Martola frees himself. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
Martola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Martola is fighting to break Tonon's control of his arms but Tonon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Tonon is pulling down on Martola's head. It's preventing any offense from Martola, at least for the moment.
Martola trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martola is working Tonon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Martola 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.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon lands a jab-cross combination.
Tonon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonon stuns Martola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon is in close to Martola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon stands and throws Martola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon cracks Martola with a big right hand but Martola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Martola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Tonon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Martola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonon sprawls well initially but Martola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martola thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon 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#
Tonon is looking to pass Martola's guard but actually Martola recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martola is keeping the position for now.
Tonon stays in close to Martola's body and controls the position.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Martola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tonon has passed into side control.
Martola is not content to let Tonon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonon happy to just control the position for now.
Tonon wants to control but Martola is keeping him busy. #T3#
Martola stops Tonon from passing to mount.
Tonon wants to control for a moment but Martola uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch.
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon misses the jab.

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 Damian Tonon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonon, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
After the big win, Damian Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Martola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Martola scores with a jab.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martola jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Martola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martola scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Martola.
Hunter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Martola misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Hunter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Deer Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunter.
Martola misses the jab.
Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Martola does it's job there.
Martola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deer Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Martola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Martola with the inside leg kick.
Jab by Martola.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter throws a big counter combination but Martola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martola keeps Hunter at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martola moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Martola misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Martola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunter's half guard.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Martola sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Martola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Martola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter trying to hold on to Martola's head to control him but Martola postures up. #SUB2#
Martola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunter tries to get out of the position.
Martola trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Martola is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Martola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunter is controlling Martola's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martola drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants to control but Martola is keeping busy.
Martola has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martola scoring with strikes but Hunter is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martola lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Hunter finds it's target.
Hunter ducks right into an uppercut from Martola.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Martola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter throws a hook but Martola avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Martola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martola throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Martola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.#T1#
Martola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Martola tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunter stuffs the takedown.
Hunter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Martola walks into a left hand.
Martola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters with a low kick, right behind Martola 's knee.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Martola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Marski Martola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martola lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Martola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Deer Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Martola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Hunter.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Martola slips an elbow through the middle.
Martola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martola controlling from the top position.
Hunter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martola on the ground.
Martola lands a couple of digs.
Hunter trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Martola working some strikes from top position.
Martola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Martola is proving a slippery customer.
Martola throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Martola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Martola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Martola working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Martola in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hunter looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Martola turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marski Martola!
A relieved looking Marski Martola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Martola scores with a jab to the head.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Martola, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Martola against the cage but Martola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Martola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Martola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amiga doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Martola closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Amiga! Martola dives in looking to finish! Amiga is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marski Martola!
An out of breath Marski Martola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2023

#R1#
Kiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Martola. Beautiful body shot.
Martola connects with a single shot there.
Kiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Martola does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - Martola scores with a four punch combination!
Martola connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martola is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kiang like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kiang from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marski Martola!
An out of breath Marski Martola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023

180 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs

178 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs

Kosmanov

Martola

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Kosmanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martola's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kosmanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martola. #TD#
Kosmanov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (0) Martola
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (2) Martola
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (4) vs (2) Martola
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martola looking to control. #T1#
Martola can't keep his opponent in guard - Kosmanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martola keeping control of the position.
Kosmanov is taking a breather. Martola 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.#SUB#
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martola is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
Martola wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy. #T2#
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well. #T3#
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
Martola tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kosmanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov passes into side control, despite Martola's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kosmanov (7) vs (2) Martola
Martola regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB2#
Martola actively working from the bottom here.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well. #SUB#
Kosmanov is working for a kimura but Martola is defending it quite comfortably. #T6##SUB#
Kosmanov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martola defend it? Kosmanov steps over the head and cranks it - Martola is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kosmanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Kosmanov!
An out of breath Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

178 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs

177 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs

Martola

Correia

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marski Martola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Correia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Martola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martola (2) vs (0) Correia
Correia is looking to get back to full guard here but Martola has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (5) vs (0) Correia
Correia can't do much from the bottom here.
Correia is looking for a sweep.
Correia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Martola passes into side control, despite Correia's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (8) vs (0) Correia
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia wants to control but Martola postures up.
Correia is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Correia can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correia is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Correia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Correia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Correia wants to control the action here but instead Martola manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (11) vs (0) Correia#T2#
Martola avoids the attempt from Correia to control.
Martola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Correia tries to control the position but Martola now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Martola (14) vs (0) Correia#SUB#
Martola looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Correia is controlling Martola 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martola (14) vs (2) Correia
Martola wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Correia being controlled here momentarily.
Correia forces his way into half guard.
Martola is not content to let Correia control the position.#T4#
Correia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Correia wants to take a breather but Martola is having none of it.
Martola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Correia jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (14) vs (5) Correia
Correia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martola!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Martola (14) vs (7) Correia#SUB2#
Correia goes for an armbar but Martola turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Martola.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martola (16) vs (7) Correia
Martola trying to control but Correia is working from the bottom. #T5#
Martola looking to pass the guard.
Correia keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Correia is keeping the position for now.
Correia managing to control the position.
Correia is trying to hold Martola in close to prevent damage but Martola has managed to pass into half guard. #T6#
Martola is looking to take a break and control but Correia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Correia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martola manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (19) vs (7) Correia
Correia wants to control but Martola is having none of it.
Correia 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.#T7#
Martola is keen to just control but Correia is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Correia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Correia is trying to get back to full guard.
Correia trying to control here.
Correia is looking to improve his position.
Martola passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martola (22) vs (7) Correia#T8#
Martola controlling from mount.
Correia is looking to improve his position but Martola isn't that keen on the idea.
Martola looking to control but Correia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martola controlling his opponent.
Correia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Martola manages to capitalize on a mistake by Correia to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Martola (25) vs (7) Correia
Will Martola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Correia right now.
Correia wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Correia is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T10#
A lull in the action here.
Correia is in bad spot here.
Correia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martola.
Correia has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Martola controlling well, preventing Correia from escaping the position. #T11#
Martola biding his time, looking for the opening.
Correia can't escape the position.
Martola tries to get the hooks in deep but Correia pushed the leg off.
Martola keeps control of the position easily here as Correia tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Correia has hold of Martola's leg, trying to break free but it's let Martola lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Correia is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Martola throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marski Martola!
After winning the bout, Marski Martola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uchiha thuds a left hand into McGraugh's body.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
McGraugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha works McGraugh's body with a nice hook.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchiha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
McGraugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchiha works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Uchiha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uchiha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGraugh down. #T1#
McGraugh manages to get back to half guard.
Uchiha lands strikes from half guard.
Uchiha throwing shots but McGraugh is blocking nicely.
McGraugh is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGraugh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraugh, not yet.
Uchiha wants to pass the guard but McGraugh is keeping the position.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but McGraugh keeps moving.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
McGraugh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McGraugh looking to control.
McGraugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
McGraugh has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but McGraugh keeps moving.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from McGraugh.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
McGraugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uchiha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McGraugh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGraugh working over Uchiha with some ground and pound. Uchiha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uchiha is refusing to be controlled, as McGraugh sits in half guard. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGraugh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha thows a leg kick but McGraugh checks it
and McGraugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uchiha takes a swing at McGraugh's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uchiha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraugh misses with the combination.
Uchiha drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGraugh sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Uchiha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGraugh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uchiha is in McGraugh's guard.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGraugh is keeping the position for now.
McGraugh working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraugh, not yet. #SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uchiha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
Uchiha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sauske Uchiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGraugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there. #T2#
Uchiha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uchiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
McGraugh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGraugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Uchiha is in close to McGraugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
McGraugh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGraugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
Uchiha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
McGraugh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGraugh wants to improve his position but Uchiha is controlling well.
Uchiha drops an elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uchiha is working away from the top position though.
Uchiha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGraugh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uchiha.
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha looks to land a left hand but McGraugh moved out of range nicely.
McGraugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and McGraugh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGraugh trying to control from half guard but Uchiha is working away.
McGraugh working Uchiha over with strikes. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh slips a nice elbow through Uchiha's hands, connecting with Uchiha's forehead.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha is refusing to be controlled, as McGraugh sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh wants to control but Uchiha is keeping him busy.
McGraugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uchiha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep. McGraugh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
McGraugh slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh is looking to take a break and control but Uchiha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Uchiha has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McGraugh. Oh but Uchiha has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McGraugh goes limp - he's gone! Uchiha jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauske Uchiha!
Our winner, Sauske Uchiha, 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: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uchiha won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uchiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Uchiha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchiha defends it well. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Uchiha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bravo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bravo!#T2#
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
Uchiha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchiha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Uchiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Bravo passes Uchiha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo 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. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uchiha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it. #SUB2#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bravo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Uchiha.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uchiha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravo off and has taken his back!
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 Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uchiha prevents Bravo from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uchiha connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uchiha defends well.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uchiha passes into half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Uchiha is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uchiha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uchiha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha takes one to the chin there.
Uchiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Uchiha lands a body shot.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha connects with a nice looking jab.
Uchiha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Uchiha avoids the punch easily.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Uchiha's shoulder, as Uchiha tries to avoid the shot.
Uchiha moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uchiha digs a good hook to McDonnell's body.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Uchiha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of McDonnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uchiha slips under a jab.
Uchiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uchiha or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonnell, which made it look bad. #T1#
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Uchiha moved out of range.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uchiha takes one on the button.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Uchiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Uchiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uchiha.
McDonnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uchiha looking to pass the guard.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
McDonnell trying to control the position.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
McDonnell has Uchiha pulled in close to control his posture.
Uchiha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uchiha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uchiha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonnell holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uchiha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. McDonnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by McDonnell!#REVB##SUB#
McDonnell is posturing up here but Uchiha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McDonnell tries to roll out but it's too tight and McDonnell has to tap! Slick submission there by Uchiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauske Uchiha!
Sauske Uchiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha throws a low kick but Fullbuster avoids it.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Uchiha's shoulder, as Uchiha tries to avoid the shot.
Uchiha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fullbuster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fullbuster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Uchiha saw that one coming.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha works Fullbuster's body with a nice hook.
Fullbuster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fullbuster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Fullbuster's body.
Uchiha slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Uchiha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Good shot there by Uchiha.
Uchiha lands with a hook. Fullbuster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fullbuster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uchiha misses with a leg kick.
Fullbuster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uchiha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uchiha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uchiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fullbuster scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Uchiha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fullbuster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Fullbuster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fullbuster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Uchiha as he connects with a hook.
Uchiha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fullbuster rather than just go for the knockout.
Fullbuster misses with a hook. Uchiha ducked under it nicely.
Uchiha moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Uchiha with the counter takedown but Fullbuster avoids it easily.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Fullbuster's belly button to the back.
Fullbuster looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Uchiha finds it's way through Fullbuster's defenses.
Uchiha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gray Fullbuster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uchiha lands with a straight right. Fullbuster didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchiha lands with a shot to the body.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Uchiha was well out of range.
Uchiha takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Fullbuster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Nice cross by Uchiha.
Fullbuster loads up on a big right hand but Uchiha slips the punch.
Fullbuster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uchiha stuns Fullbuster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Uchiha saw that one coming.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Uchiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uchiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Fullbuster's belly button to the back.
Uchiha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fullbuster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fullbuster connects with a nice looking jab.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fullbuster throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it.
Uchiha lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fullbuster.
Uchiha shoots and misses
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fullbuster misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Uchiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uchiha.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fullbuster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.#T3#
Fullbuster has momentary wrist control but Uchiha slips an elbow through the middle.
Uchiha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uchiha cracks Fullbuster with a solid left hand.
Uchiha pushes down on Fullbuster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fullbuster trying to control but Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Uchiha slips a nice elbow through Fullbuster's hands, connecting with Fullbuster's forehead.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uchiha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uchiha lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Uchiha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uchiha working Fullbuster over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Uchiha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fullbuster could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Uchiha has cracked it and Fullbuster is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Uchiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauske Uchiha!
Sauske Uchiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uchiha feinted with a counter takedown.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nada gets caught napping as Uchiha dives in and scores a takedown. Nada manages to retain guard.#T1#
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uchiha chips away with some ground and pound.
Uchiha scoring with some ground and pound.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uchiha controls the pace.
Uchiha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Uchiha is working Nada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Nada is rocked!#T2#
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nada is still in real trouble! Can Uchiha finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uchiha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uchiha controlling from the top position.
Nada seems to have recovered his senses.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nada has momentary wrist control but Uchiha slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Nada looks winded!
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha passes Nada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nada taking some punishment here, with Uchiha in his half guard.
Uchiha moves into full mount! Nada won't be happy about that! #T3#
Uchiha looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nada covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauske Uchiha!
Our winner, Sauske Uchiha, 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: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roll connects with a leg kick.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uchiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Uchiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Uchiha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Uchiha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roll is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roll has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Uchiha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roll has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roll tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Uchiha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uchiha gets back to half guard.
Uchiha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roll jumps into side control!
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roll controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roll passes into side control!#T4#
Uchiha is trying to work for a sweep but Roll has mounted him!
Uchiha is desperately trying to improve his position but Roll has a good base and remains in mount.
Uchiha regains half guard.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha tries to reverse the position but Roll maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Roll has managed to clinch.
Uchiha fails to pull guard.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uchiha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roll to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchiha can do to turn this around?#BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll scores with a nice strike.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roll rushes Uchiha and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Roll.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Roll pushes Uchiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
Uchiha jumps guard but Roll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roll tries a body shot but Uchiha blocks it.
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Uchiha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roll smiles and moves away.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Roll gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uchiha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roll is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Uchiha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roll 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 Uchiha.
Uchiha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Roll is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha throws a big elbow that misses.
Roll has momentary wrist control but Uchiha slips an elbow through the middle.
Uchiha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha postures up in Roll's guard and throws a big left but Roll blocks it.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uchiha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uchiha throws a strike but Roll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Uchiha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roll passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uchiha manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uchiha scrambles back to his feet.
Roll tries a low kick but Uchiha avoids it.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uchiha doesn't seem bothered though.
Uchiha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roll tries to avoid it but Uchiha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roll to the ground. Roll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.#T1#
Uchiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
Uchiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Uchiha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uchiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Uchiha.
Uchiha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uchiha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll tries to work over Uchiha's front leg with a kick but Uchiha checks it.
Roll jabs at Uchiha's body.#TD2#
Roll gets caught napping as Uchiha dives in and scores a takedown. Roll manages to retain guard.
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.
Roll is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up. #T3#
Uchiha won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. Roll uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by Roll!#REVR##SUB2#
Uchiha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Uchiha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roll has picked Uchiha up and slammed him! Uchiha can't keep hold of the triangle and Roll manages to pass to side control!
Uchiha is looking to reverse the position.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha has a hand on Roll's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roll takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sauske Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchiha is desperately trying to improve his position but Roll has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Uchiha is still trying to improve position.
Uchiha keeps trying to improve his position.
Uchiha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roll. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uchiha throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Roll blocks Uchiha's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Uchiha throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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

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

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangold throws a solid leg kick but Uchiha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangold.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uchiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Uchiha tries to counter it with a takedown but Mangold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Uchiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangold avoids it really well and circles away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Uchiha had a free shot at his head there.
Uchiha jabs Mangold to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Uchiha misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uchiha misses with a hook.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchiha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a jab to the head.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha goes for a double leg but Mangold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangold continues to drive forward.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uchiha.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Uchiha cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Mangold slams his shin into Uchiha's torso.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Uchiha misses.
Uchiha misses with a takedown
and Mangold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Mangold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mangold wants it to stay on the feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by Mangold.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Uchiha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mangold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uchiha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Uchiha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mangold jabs Uchiha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold slaps away a takedown attempt from Uchiha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
Uchiha with a poor takedown
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Uchiha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uchiha showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Uchiha is working for a kimura but Mangold is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Uchiha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangold is just riding it out for now. Uchiha eventually gives up the hold.
Uchiha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a kimura here.
Uchiha is looking to advance position but Mangold won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mangold pushes Uchiha off looking to stand but Uchiha dives back in and keeps control.
Uchiha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Mangold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uchiha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working. #SUB2#
Uchiha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Uchiha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mangold sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Uchiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet.
Mangold is staying active underneath Uchiha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Uchiha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Uchiha moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Uchiha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Uchiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangold defends well and Uchiha ends up having to push Mangold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uchiha has his takedown stuffed
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uchiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mangold pinned against the cage. Mangold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchiha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
Mangold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uchiha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Uchiha misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Uchiha avoided it.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold stuffs the takedown.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uchiha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Mangold clinches up with Uchiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Uchiha pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Mangold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Uchiha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangold is looking to defend but Uchiha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangold! Uchiha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangold taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauske Uchiha!
After winning the bout, Sauske Uchiha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uchiha quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Uchiha dodges it nicely.
Uchiha wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is thwarting Uchiha's attempts to control the position.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Uchiha is working away.
Uchiha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uchiha.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Uchiha trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Uchiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uchiha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes 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.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control but Uchiha passes into half guard.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uchiha trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.#T3#
Uchiha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Uchiha pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Uchiha controlling him for the moment.
Uchiha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uchiha postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Uchiha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uchiha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there.
Uchiha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uchiha.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Uchiha jumps back.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Uchiha lands an overhand right.
Uchiha lands a body shot.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha staying out of range there.
Uchiha attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uchiha works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Uchiha's ribs.
Barnes tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Uchiha.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uchiha cracks Barnes with a big right hand but Barnes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Uchiha happy to just control the position for now.
Uchiha wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Uchiha has control of the leg.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Sauske Uchiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Uchiha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes 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.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Uchiha is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uchiha won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Uchiha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uchiha wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Uchiha keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Uchiha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uchiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uchiha lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uchiha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sauske Uchiha is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha lands the left hand.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.#T1#
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha misses with a two punch combination.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Uchiha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Uchiha moves away and avoids it.
Uchiha blocks a jab.
Barnes lands a jab to Uchiha's midsection.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uchiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uchiha slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Uchiha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes throws the left hand but Uchiha avoids the punch easily.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Uchiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
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!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it.
Uchiha moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Uchiha throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Uchiha is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Uchiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uchiha thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
A bone on bone clash there as Uchiha blocks the leg kick.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uchiha or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Uchiha throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Uchiha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Uchiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uchiha throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Uchiha cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uchiha takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uchiha shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Uchiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Asher Barnes just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uchiha slips a jab from Barnes.
Uchiha throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Uchiha.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Uchiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uchiha with a nice calf kick.
Uchiha swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.#T1#
Nice body punch from Barnes.
A big left from Uchiha misses.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Uchiha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uchiha is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Uchiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uchiha slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes jabs Uchiha right on the nose. Uchiha blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes is working Uchiha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Uchiha has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes is in close to Uchiha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uchiha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uchiha's guard. #REVB#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Uchiha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Barnes is working Uchiha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Uchiha keeps moving.
Uchiha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Uchiha keeps moving.
Uchiha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uchiha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Uchiha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Uchiha!#REVR#
Uchiha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Uchiha defends easily.
Uchiha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uchiha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Asher Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Uchiha throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Uchiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Uchiha tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes 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.
Uchiha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uchiha.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Uchiha stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha with the inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Uchiha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Uchiha blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uchiha.
Uchiha is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uchiha slowing the pace effectively.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Barnes tries to work over Uchiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uchiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Uchiha controls his hands.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchiha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Uchiha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Uchiha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uchiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Uchiha attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha misses with a wild body shot.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha throws a big shot that misses.
Uchiha throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Uchiha misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Uchiha throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Uchiha throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uchiha avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Uchiha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uchiha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uchiha with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Uchiha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#T4#
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a hook. Uchiha ducked under it nicely.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uchiha takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
As Uchiha backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Uchiha manages to avoid it all.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uchiha.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
As Uchiha backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Uchiha manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uchiha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauske Uchiha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uchiha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha throws a shot to the body.
Graham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uchihas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Uchiha as he connects with a hook.
Uchiha scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Uchiha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham did well to prevent Uchiha getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uchiha lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Uchiha is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Uchiha has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing.
Uchiha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graham has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
Uchiha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Uchiha pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Uchiha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uchiha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up. #SUB#
Graham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Uchiha stacks Graham 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 Uchiha!#T2#
Uchiha working the ground and pound.
Uchiha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uchiha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uchiha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Uchiha 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.
Graham tries to buck Uchiha off but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uchiha off and has taken his back!
Uchiha wants to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Graham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Uchiha right now.
Graham trying to control.
Uchiha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Graham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Uchiha wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Graham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Uchiha working to try and regain half guard.
Graham manages to capitalize on a mistake by Uchiha to take his back!#SUB#
Graham is persistently looking for the submission but Uchiha is defending it well.
I really don't envy Uchiha right now. #SUB#
Graham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Uchiha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Uchiha tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Uchiha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Graham.
Uchiha is looking to chop away at Graham's legs.
Graham is looking to counter punch.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sauske Uchiha has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uchiha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graham - the referee stops the clock and Uchiha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graham. Uchiha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graham throws a jab when Uchiha was well out of range.
Uchiha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Uchiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uchiha throws a lazy right hand but Graham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uchiha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graham rather than just go for the knockout.
Uchiha misses with a double jab.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham walks into a stiff left hand from Uchiha.
Uchiha's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uchiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uchiha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Graham avoids the body shot from Uchiha. #TD2#
Uchiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchiha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham is controlling Uchiha's posture.
Uchiha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uchiha wants to pass to mount but Graham is defending the position.
Graham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uchiha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uchiha's back!
Uchiha is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Graham is cranking Uchiha's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Uchiha! He's tightened the choke and Uchiha is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Graham!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Graham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 101
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha scores with a jab.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the body
and Takumi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takumi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takumi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uchiha or perhaps it was just good defense by Takumi, which made it look bad.
Takumi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uchiha's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uchiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takumi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uchiha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Uchiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takumi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takumi trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uchiha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Takumi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily.
Takumi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uchiha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takumi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Uchiha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uchiha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Takumi is trying to keep Uchiha in close.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound.
Uchiha stands up over Takumi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takumi is controlling Uchiha's posture.
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Takumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takumi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uchiha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takumi is pulling down on Uchiha's head to control his posture.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. Takumi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by Takumi!#REVR#
Uchiha is trying to control the position but Takumi postures up.
Takumi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Takumi passes Uchiha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Takumi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uchiha is staying active underneath Takumi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takumi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Uchiha. No joy for Takumi on that attempt.
Uchiha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takumi avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takumi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uchiha's head.
Takumi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Takumi moves out of range.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Uchiha finds it's target.
Takumi misses with a looping left.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takumi thuds his right hand into Uchiha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Takumi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takumi throws a body punch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Takumi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takumi with a jab.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Vulfgang Takumi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uchiha jabs Takumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Uchiha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takumi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uchiha is in Takumi's guard.
Takumi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takumi has Uchiha pulled in close to control his posture.
Uchiha controlling from the top position. #T2#
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Takumi keeps moving.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha throwing strikes from guard but Takumi blocks nicely.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Uchiha distracts Takumi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takumi 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.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takumi keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha distracts Takumi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takumi looking to control.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takumi is looking for a sweep.
Uchiha working away.
Uchiha trying to control the position but Takumi is working away.
Takumi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uchiha.
Takumi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takumi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Takumi being controlled for a moment.
Takumi struggling a bit here.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Takumi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takumi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takumi is not content to let Uchiha control the position.
Takumi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uchiha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Takumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uchiha.
Takumi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uchiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Takumi.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takumi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uchiha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takumi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
As Uchiha looks to move away, Takumi throws a big counter combo but Uchiha just gets out of the way.
Takumi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Takumi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uchiha defending well as Takumi loads up on a big left hand.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takumi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Uchiha connects with a body shot.
Takumi misses with a double jab.
Uchiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takumi throws out a powerful jab.
Takumi throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Uchiha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takumi defends it well.
Takumi throws a jab but it's blocked by Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Takumi's body.
Uchiha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Takumi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uchiha thuds a left hand into Takumi's body.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takumi manages to avoid it.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takumi sprawls well. Takumi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uchiha gets slowly back to his feet.
Vulfgang Takumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.#T2##TD#
Takumi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uchiha to the ground. Takumi is now in Uchiha's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Uchiha has an active guard here but Takumi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takumi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Uchiha wants to control but Takumi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Takumi seems content to control.
Takumi thows a huge punch but Uchiha dodges it nicely.
Takumi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uchiha's head. #T3##SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Sauske Uchiha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep. Takumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uchiha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takumi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takumi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uchiha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takumi is one step ahead there.
Takumi trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Sauske Uchiha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uchiha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takumi as he jumps to the side.
Takumi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takumi stuns Uchiha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uchiha ducks under a wild hook from Takumi.
Takumi misses with a looping right.
Takumi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takumi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vulfgang Takumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchiha scores with a hook to the body. Takumi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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 Vulfgang Takumi.
Well Uchiha 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uchiha.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uchiha.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Shakes.
Uchiha fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uchiha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakes up against the cage.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Uchiha's ribcage.#T1#
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Uchiha can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Sauske Uchiha has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uchiha's defenses.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchiha.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uchiha has been working on his balance at Rage Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shakes.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uchiha stalls.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Shakes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uchiha's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it. #T2#
Uchiha taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Shakes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uchiha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shakes to the mat. Shakes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shakes keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass. #ES2#
Shakes pushes Uchiha off and scrambles back to his feet.
Uchiha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uchiha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakes.
Shakes lands with a cross.
Uchiha throws a front kick aimed at Shakes's knee but Shakes avoids it well.
Shakes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uchiha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Shakes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Shakes closes the distance and clinches.
Uchiha blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Uchiha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Uchiha controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uchiha.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Uchiha shrugs off.
Uchiha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shakes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shakes lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchiha won't want to take too many of those.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Uchiha stalling in the clinch but Shakes improves position.
Uchiha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Uchiha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uchiha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
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!
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Uchiha is breathing heavily.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Uchiha in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uchiha stalls.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uchiha takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauske Uchiha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakes cracks Uchiha with an open hand slap.
Uchiha connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Shakes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Uchiha gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shakes regains guard.
Uchiha trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Shakes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uchiha off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Uchiha is looking to wear down Shakes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uchiha throws a leg kick but Shakes checks it.
Shakes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes with a jab.
Uchiha keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uchiha. Uchiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shakes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uchiha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uchiha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakes scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uchiha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uchiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha looks to land a right hand but Shakes moved out of range.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Uchiha misses the target.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes wants to clinch.
Uchiha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shakes scores with a three punch combo!
Shakes cracks Uchiha with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakes misses the target.
Uchiha attempts a counter takedown but Shakes avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Shakes misses.
Shakes slips a straight right by Uchiha.#T2#
Shakes throws a body punch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Uchiha slips a jab and a cross from Shakes.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakes on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Uchiha coming out on top.
Shakes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Uchiha.
Shakes scores with a jab to the head.
Uchiha throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.
Uchiha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uchiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Uchiha is rocked!
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Shakes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Uchiha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakes.
Shakes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uchiha.
Uchiha seems to have got his legs back now.
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Shakes wants to counter with a clinch but Uchiha pushes him away.
Decent striking displayed by Shakes there.
A big right from Shakes misses.
Uchiha wants to land a leg kick but Shakes is out of range.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Shakes wants to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch position.
Uchiha misses the jab.
Shakes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uchiha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Uchiha circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shakes checks the leg kick.
Shakes tries to counter with a clinch but Uchiha shakes him off and moves away.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes. #T4#
Uchiha closes the distance and clinches up with Shakes, looking for a takedown. Uchiha pushes Shakes against the cage but Shakes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Shakes has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakes as Uchiha tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchiha backwards.
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 knee to the head by Shakes. #CUT2#Sauske Uchiha's cut is getting worse.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Uchiha.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchiha blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes cracks Uchiha with a nice body shot.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauske Uchiha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Shakes counters by clinching up.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakes as Uchiha tries to tie him up.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uchiha looking to slow down the pace here.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes is leaning against Uchiha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakes misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Uchiha avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uchiha avoids it.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Uchiha wants a takedown.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks with his arms.
Uchiha blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Shakes.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uchiha avoids it.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uchiha or not.
Shakes lands an uppercut.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
A short right from Shakes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakes lands a knee to the head. #T2#
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!
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchiha backwards.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Uchiha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uchiha dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uchiha blocks the elbow strike.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Uchiha is blocking nicely.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shakes letting Uchiha take a breather here.
Uchiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shakes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
Shakes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uchiha is trying to maintain a safe position but Shakes gets an underhook and turns Uchiha into the cage.
Shakes lands a body shot.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakes. #TD#
Uchiha turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uchiha manages to end up in side control.
Shakes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uchiha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uchiha is controlling him well.
Sauske Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakes tries to improve position but can't.
Shakes is not content to let Uchiha control the position. #T4#
Shakes is trying to get back to half guard.
Uchiha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marcus Shakes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha working the strikes but Shakes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uchiha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shakes wants to improve his position but Uchiha is controlling well.
Uchiha stops Shakes from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shakes 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Glory Daze
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Uchiha digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Uchiha's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uchiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uchiha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uchiha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Uchiha tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Uchiha dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Uchiha's head and hops out.
Uchiha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Uchiha misses the target.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uchiha throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Uchiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Uchiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
Uchiha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Uchiha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.#T1#
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Uchiha wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Uchiha passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uchiha is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uchiha is working away from the top position though.
Uchiha controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Uchiha keeps him under control.
Uchiha missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Uchiha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Uchiha there.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uchiha prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Uchiha seems content to control.
Uchiha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Uchiha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uchiha trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Uchiha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uchiha looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Uchiha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uchiha.
Uchiha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uchiha throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Uchiha controlling from the top position.
Uchiha won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit controlling Uchiha's posture.
Uchiha 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uchiha won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Uchiha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uchiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uchiha is working away from the top position though.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Uchiha control the position.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uchiha tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Uchiha slaps the foot to one side.
Uchiha lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Uchiha.
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!
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Uchiha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Uchiha's posture but Uchiha avoids it.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Uchiha trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Uchiha tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit sneaks back into half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Uchiha has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uchiha. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uchiha stalling away here and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uchiha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uchiha postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Uchiha 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.
Uchiha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchiha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uchiha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #T3#
Uchiha working the head and body with strikes.
Uchiha not doing much here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Uchiha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uchiha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uchiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Uchiha is controlling well.
Uchiha is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uchiha controlling the action here. #T4#
Uchiha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uchiha scoring with some ground and pound.
Uchiha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uchiha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Uchiha throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
As Uchiha backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uchiha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Uchiha's shoulder, as Uchiha tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Uchiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uchiha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uchiha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Good standup being displayed there by Uchiha as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Uchiha with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uchiha works the jab nicely.#T2#
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there #TD2#
and Uchiha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uchiha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha 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.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Uchiha controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Uchiha scoring with punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Uchiha keeps moving and retains side control.
Sauske Uchiha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Uchiha tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well. #T4#
Uchiha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Uchiha control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Uchiha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Uchiha wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauske Uchiha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uchiha 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauske Uchiha!
A relieved looking Sauske Uchiha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GFC X-Mas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uchiha.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uchiha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uchiha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uchiha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uchiha shoots in but no luck this time.
Uchiha backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uchiha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Uchiha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Uchiha ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uchiha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uchiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Uchiha ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uchiha prevents a body shot from Barnes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Uchiha looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Uchiha with that takedown attempt.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Uchiha on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Uchiha tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uchiha fails to land the takedown.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Uchiha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes cracks Uchiha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#T2#
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Uchiha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck for Uchiha with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uchiha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uchiha fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uchiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes stuns Uchiha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Uchiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uchiha fails with a takedown attempt.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Uchiha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Uchiha with that takedown attempt.
Barnes connects with a jab.#TD#
Uchiha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Uchiha has passed into mount! Damn!
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Uchiha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uchiha breaks from Barnes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uchiha trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Uchiha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uchiha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnes hang on?
Uchiha landing strikes from the mount.
Barnes wants to hold on but Uchiha pushes him away.
Uchiha is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnes tries to hold on but Uchiha pushes him away.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ugo Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Uchiha's legs.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Uchiha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uchiha lands in his opponent's guard.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Uchiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Uchiha has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Uchiha working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Uchiha seems content to control.
Uchiha'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.
Uchiha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uchiha is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uchiha trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Uchiha has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uchiha.
Uchiha not doing much here.
Uchiha is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to roll over but Uchiha keeps him under control.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uchiha connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Uchiha winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes trying to hold on to Uchiha's head to control him but Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Sauske Uchiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes has hold of Uchiha's hands but Uchiha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Uchiha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Uchiha cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Uchiha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uchiha trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Uchiha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uchiha dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Uchiha's head and hops out.
Uchiha avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Uchiha dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Uchiha's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Uchiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Uchiha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uchiha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uchiha.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Uchiha checks it.
Uchiha tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Uchiha shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ugo Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uchiha fails with the takedown.#TD#
Uchiha gets a takedown into half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Uchiha trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Uchiha preventing the sweep. #T2#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there.
Uchiha cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uchiha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchiha pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Uchiha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Uchiha has control of the leg.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes tries to kick Uchiha off but Uchiha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes trying to control but Uchiha postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uchiha shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Uchiha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Uchiha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uchiha dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Uchiha wants a takedown but no success here.
Uchiha is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchiha backwards.
Uchiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uchiha goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes tries to work over Uchiha's front leg with a kick but Uchiha checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Uchiha on that attempt.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes lunges at Uchiha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uchiha's hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Boyington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Uchiha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Boyington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uchiha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uchiha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyington striking off his back but it's not causing Uchiha any problems.
Uchiha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uchiha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uchiha postures up and lands a big shot to Boyington's brow. #SUB2#
Boyington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB2#
Boyington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uchiha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uchiha works over Boyington with some ground and pound from guard.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uchiha lands some shots froms side control.
Boyington is looking for a sweep.
Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyington to see if he's OK.
Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyington to see if he's OK.
Uchiha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Uchiha advances to full mount.
Boyington is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Boyington tries to hold on but Uchiha pushes him away.
Boyington is trying desperately to improve position.
Uchiha avoids the attempt from Boyington to control.
A nice elbow there by Uchiha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Uchiha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Uchiha with the ground and pound from mount.
Uchiha with good strikes from the mount here!
Boyington tries to reverse the position but Uchiha maintains control.
Boyington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Boyington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Uchiha.
Uchiha looking to finish Boyington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boyington!
Uchiha controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Boyington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boyington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Uchiha throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boyington escapes and throws Uchiha's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Boyington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uchiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uchiha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyington pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Boyington trying to control from half guard but Uchiha is working away. #SUB2#
Boyington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uchiha is just riding it out for now. Boyington eventually gives up the hold.
Boyington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uchiha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boyington is trying to work for a kimura but Uchiha is defending well. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyington pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boyington tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range. #TD#
Uchiha feints and as Boyington raises his hands in defense, Uchiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Uchiha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Boyington working for a triangle but Uchiha defends it easily.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyington's head.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is pushing down on Boyington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyington is fighting to maintain full guard but Uchiha has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Boyington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uchiha stalling.
Boyington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Uchiha drops an elbow to the side of Boyington's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uchiha lands a nice short elbow.
Boyington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Uchiha is working for a kimura but Boyington is defending it quite comfortably.
Uchiha winds up and cracks Boyington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boyington manages to get to full guard.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uchiha trying to control but Boyington is working from the bottom.
Uchiha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Uchiha 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.
Uchiha distracts Boyington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Boyington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Uchiha has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boyington keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Boyington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.
Uchiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Boyington keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Boyington is looking for a triangle but Uchiha pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for a guillotine here but Uchiha defends easily.
Boyington is breathing heavily.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha advances position into side control!#SUB#
Uchiha tries for a kimura but Boyington is defending well.
Boyington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boyington wants to control but Uchiha postures up.#SUB#
Uchiha is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyington is defending well.
Uchiha working away.
Uchiha cracks Boyington with a big right hand but Boyington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
That's time! Uchiha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Boyington throws a head kick but Uchiha moves out of range. #TD#
Uchiha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyington was covering up waiting for the punch and Uchiha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uchiha forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Uchiha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boyington could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Uchiha has cracked it and Boyington is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Uchiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauske Uchiha!

Event: The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Femto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Femto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Uchiha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Femto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Uchiha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Femto is thwarting Uchiha's attempts to control the position.
Femto trying to control the action but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Uchiha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Femto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Femto's back!
Uchiha missing with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Femto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2##SUB#
Femto is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Uchiha has locked on a rear naked choke here! Femto is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauske Uchiha!

Event: The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Femto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Uchiha throws a leg kick but Femto moved away.
Femto is looking to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Uchiha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Uchiha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Uchiha trying to control the action but Femto is working from the bottom.
Femto wants to control but Uchiha postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femto is looking to reverse the position.
Uchiha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Femto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Femto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Uchiha has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Uchiha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Femto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.
Uchiha unloads with some shots from mount but Femto bucks and avoids them well.
Uchiha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Femto is looking to escape.
Uchiha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Femto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Femto tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Uchiha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uchiha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Femto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Femto regains half guard.
Femto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchiha is trying to control the action in half guard but Femto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uchiha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uchiha throwing shots but Femto is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uchiha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Femto is in trouble now - Uchiha has advanced to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauske Uchiha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uchiha 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauske Uchiha!

Event: Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Uchiha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchiha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Femto wants to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch position.
A low kick from Uchiha is predictable there #CL2#
and Femto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uchiha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Femto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uchiha up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sauske Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Femto has Uchiha pushed against the cage.
Femto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Femto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffith Femto.
Femto defending well as Uchiha loads up on a big left hand.
Uchiha sets himself, and Femto steps forward looking for the clinch! Uchiha avoids it this time.
Uchiha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Femto wants to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch position.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femto manages to avoid it.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femto moves away.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femto was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Griffith Femto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sauske Uchiha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Uchiha misses.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Femto as he avoids it easily.
Femto wants to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch position.
Uchiha dives in and grabs Femto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Femto pushes down on Uchiha's head and hops out.
Femto tries to counter with a clinch but Uchiha shakes him off and moves away.

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 Sauske Uchiha.
I think Uchiha 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sauske Uchiha!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021

178 cm
17 yrs
165 lbs

Chisaki

Uchiha

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kai Chisaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauske Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Uchiha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chisaki decides to pull guard.
Chisaki trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chisaki (0) vs (3) Uchiha
Chisaki is trying to improve his position.
Uchiha advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chisaki (0) vs (5) Uchiha
Uchiha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Uchiha quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Uchiha but it's paid off an Chisaki is forced to tap! Nice work by Uchiha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauske Uchiha!

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