Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Bean throws out a counter right but Kay avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kay misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean takes one on the button.
Kay is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kay finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean scores with a nice strike.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bean duly obliges.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay cracks Bean with an open hand slap.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Kay backing up. Kay nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.
Kay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kay scrambles back to his feet.
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean misses with a looping right.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Kay's head and hops out.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bean jabs Kay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay scores with a jab.
Kay scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bean finds it's way through Kay's defenses. #T4#
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
A jab from Kay misses.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kay. Kay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Kay - just one landing.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Kay throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Kay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay swinging wildly here.
Kay misses with a hook.
Kay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
A jab from Bean misses.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean blocks a jab.#T1#
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Bean.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Kay tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay misses with a left hand
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Bean avoids it well and moves away.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay misses with a hook to the body
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Kay moves out of range as Bean strikes.#T3#
Kay fails with the takedown
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Kay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Bean thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay looks for a takedown but Bean sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
Kay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean misses with a hook. Kay ducked under it nicely.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Kay has his takedown stuffed
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from Kay, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bean gets caught napping as Kay dives in and scores a takedown. Bean manages to retain guard.

Bean has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Kay misses.
Kay misses the body punch
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean lands a body shot.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean. #T1#
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Bean misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Bean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Bean avoids it well and moves away.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kay looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bean connects with a nice looking jab.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Bean lands with a cross.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Kay misses with a left hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Kay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bean thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
A nice combination there by Bean.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!

Event: DMMA 381: Boytsov v Wick
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!#CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux wants to control but Kay postures up.
Kay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Kay keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to control but Kay postures up.
Kay throws an elbow but Dux slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dux's coaches at Silverback MMA ðŸ¦ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kay working the ground and pound but Dux is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dux stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dux is avoiding damage well.
Kay scoring with punches from side control.
Kay grinds an elbow into Dux's temple.
Kay tries to score with some ground and pound. Dux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kay landing strikes.
Dux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kay connects with a decent elbow.
Kay working away.
An elbow from Kay crashes against the mat.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay prevents Dux from improving his position.
Kay trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away. #T2#
Dux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
Kay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage. #T3#
Dux 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#
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Kay.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Dux is in close to Kay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux advances position into side control!
Kay is trying to improve his position.
Kay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is thwarting Kay's attempts to control the position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kay's hands, connecting with Kay's forehead.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Kay is defending the position.
Dux is keen to just control but Kay is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay 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#
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux controlling the pace.
Kay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kay, not yet.
Kay is trying to keep Dux in close.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kay, not yet.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux passes Kay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Kay wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux is nestled in close to Kay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
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. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Kay's temple. #T3#
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kay's hands, connecting with Kay's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dux in particular looking to stall.
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. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Kay's temple.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Kay wants to control but Dux is keeping busy. #T4#
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dux looking to control but Kay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dux goes for a double leg but Kay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kay continues to drive forward.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dux jumps guard but Kay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control.
Dux 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.
Kay is looking for a sweep.
Kay is still trying to improve position.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux landing a few strikes.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working.
Dux landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kay's face as Dux controls the position.
Dux trying to control the position but Kay is working away.
Kay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dux's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kay won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kay!
Dux with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kay hang on?
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux prevents Kay from getting the reversal.
Kay taking shots to the head.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux working Kay over with strikes here. #T3#
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dux trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Kay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dux unloading with bombs!#T4#
Kay gets back to half guard.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux lands with some strikes.
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dux working Kay over with strikes here.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Kay is looking to improve his position but Dux isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 380
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Kay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rahamies.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a nice body kick.
Rahamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay blocks a low kick nicely.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kay circles away quickly and effectively.
Kay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kay blocks a head kick by Rahamies.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
Rahamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rahamies thuds his right hand into Kay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies feints and then cracks Kay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kay down.
Rahamies connects with a body shot that sends Kay's belly button to the back.
Kay 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.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.
A slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Rahamies slips a jab from Kay.
Kay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahamies tries to score with a low kick but Kay moves his leg out of the way.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
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!
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kay with a hook.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Rahamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Rahamies finds it's way through Kay's defenses.
Rahamies lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kay takes a step back to recover.
Kay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rahamies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahamies scoring well with a low kick there.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rahamies counters with a good low kick that Kay was not able to check. #T3#
Rahamies cracks Kay with a good jab.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kay slips a jab from Rahamies.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahamies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahamies scrambles back to his feet.
Rahamies is looking to slow Kay down with leg kicks.
Kay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahamies tries to move into range but Kay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Kay.
A little feinted left hand from Rahamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilari Rahamies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahamies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies cracks Kay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahamies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Kay.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rahamies - that will leave a mark!
Kay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahamies is looking to chop away at Kay's legs.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rahamies defends it well.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahamies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay cracks Rahamies with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies.
Kay avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a decent looking hook.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay 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.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Kay gets a takedown into half guard.
Rahamies is trying to stand back up but Kay is controlling him
Kay winds up and cracks Rahamies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahamies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Kay wants to pass the guard but Rahamies is defending well.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
Kay is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahamies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
Kay trying to pass the guard but Rahamies defending well.
Rahamies is trying to stand up here but Kay is controlling him well. #ES#
Rahamies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rahamies drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Kay slips under a jab from Rahamies.#T2#
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Kay tries to counter it with a takedown but Rahamies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahamies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Rahamies misses with a hook.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Kay moves out of range.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahamies keeps Kay at a distance using the push kick.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Kay moves out of range easily.
Rahamies connects with a jab.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Kay.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rahamies defends it well.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kay is out of range and Rahamies settles back down.
Kay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies. #T4#
Rahamies thumps Kay with a low kick.
Rahamies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kay under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Good shot there by Kay.
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Rahamies.
Kay throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.
A low kick from Rahamies misses #TD2#
so Kay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kay won't allow Rahamies to get back to his feet.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahamies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Rahamies has his feet on Kay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Kay.
Kay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kay. That did some damage!
A nice combination there by Rahamies.
A left lands for Rahamies.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Rahamies catches Kay right on the button with a cross.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
And Rahamies counters with a quick kick to the body but Kay blocks it.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Jab, jab by Kay - just one landing.
Kay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rahamies.
Kay misses with a takedown
and Rahamies counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahamies throws a right hand that Kay ducks under and follows up with a left that Kay also avoids with ease.
Kay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahamies but Rahamies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Kay down.
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kay tries to move into range but Rahamies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kay.
Rahamies thuds his right hand into Kay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
A jab from Rahamies finds it's way through Kay's defenses.
Rahamies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Rahamies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rahamies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kay's sensitive parts.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Kay is just out of range.
Kay with the counter takedown but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Kay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies tries to work over Kay's front leg with a kick but Kay checks it.
Kay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kay misses with a hook.
Kay misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Rahamies clobbers Kay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Kay.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahamies.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Kay wants to clinch.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
Rahamies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Rahamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahamies, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chugman.
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Kay misses.
Kay lands with a cross.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chugman's head backwards.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Kay circles away and keeps his distance.
Kay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay 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.
Chugman staying out of range there.
Kay doesn't manage to clinch there - Chugman circles away. #TD2#
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
Kay is working Chugman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman 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.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position.
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kay throwing shots but Chugman is blocking nicely. #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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Chugman's temple.
Kay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Chugman's hands, connecting with Chugman's forehead.
Chugman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Chugman trying to control here.
Kay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Kay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chugman defending well though.
Kay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman gets full guard.
Chugman controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay 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.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kay wants to clinch up but Chugman keeps it at a distance.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay jabs Chugman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kay with the counter takedown but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kay won't be happy with that.
Kay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kay is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position.
Chugman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Chugman drops an elbow to the side of Kay's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kay trying to control but Chugman postures up.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Kay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman passes into side control, despite Kay's attempt to control the position.
Kay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chugman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Chugman is taking a breather. Kay 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.
Chugman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kay for as long as he can get away with.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Kay tries to clinch but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#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.
Kay throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Kay lands with a straight right. Chugman didn't see that one coming.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chugman on his heels. He'll look to pass Chugman's guard now, I'm sure.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Chugman blocks nicely.
Kay trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chugman.
A lull in the action here as Chugman stalls from top position.
Chugman lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Chugman working the ground and pound but Kay is defending the strikes.
Kay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chugman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay manages to get back to half guard.
Kay is trying to control but Chugman manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Chugman with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Chugman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kay turns into him and now he's in Chugman's guard.
Kay pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Kay is controlling well. #T3#
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kay's back!
Kay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kay is looking to get to half guard.
Kay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman breaks from Kay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chugman misses with a head shot.
Kay tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Kay tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Chugman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chugman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Kay lands with a light punch inside.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kay just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Kay.
Chugman trying to stall but Kay improves his position.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Kay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chugman.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chugman regains guard.
Chugman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chugman is trying to keep Kay in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Chugman trying to control the position here.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chugman wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kay controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chugman throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chugman but Chugman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay connects with the punch.#T3#
Chugman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Kay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chugman to the ground. Kay is now in Chugman's guard.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kay scoring with some ground and pound.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chugman 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.
Kay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chugman throws a sloppy strike and Kay has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Chugman is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Bandolero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kay's hands.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandolero.
Nice shot by Kay.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bandolero 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.
Bandolero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandolero.
Bandolero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kay eats them both and turns towards Bandolero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kay moves out of range as Bandolero throws a body kick.
Bandolero tries to score with a low kick but Kay moves his leg out of the way.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Kay with a series of wild strikes but Kay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandolero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Bandolero moved out of range nicely.
Kay walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Kay on that attempt. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kay quickly recovers to half guard.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kay defends it well. #T1#
Kay tries to roll over but Bandolero keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandolero.
Bandolero is trying to control. Kay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero postures up in Kay's guard and throws a big left but Kay blocks it. #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.
Bandolero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bandolero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandolero throws an elbow that misses. Kay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandolero's guard. Nice move by Kay!#REVR#
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandolero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandolero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bandolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay stands up over Bandolero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandolero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandolero looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandolero, not yet. #ES2#
Bandolero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Bandolero tries to land a body kick
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandolero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandolero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kay back to the cage. Bandolero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Kay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandolero after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kay to keep the fight standing.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandolero controls his hands.
Kay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage.
Kay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandolero pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bandolero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kay tries to buck Bandolero off but Bandolero is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandolero blocks a jab.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandolero throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Bandolero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bandolero lands in his opponent's guard.
Kay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandolero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kay has wrist control.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bandolero has passed into side control.
Kay is trying to work for a sweep but Bandolero has mounted him!
Bandolero trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Bandolero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandolero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bandolero wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely. #T2##SU2#
Bandolero stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bandolero takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandolero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Bandolero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kay, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandolero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Kay takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Bandolero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandolero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandolero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bandolero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kay!
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Bandolero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kay shrugs it off.
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bandolero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kay is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandolero misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Bandolero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kay sprawls well initially but Bandolero persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Bandolero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Bandolero has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bandolero wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Lars Kay 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.
Kay has hold of Bandolero's hands but Bandolero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandolero trying to control from half guard but Kay is working away.
Kay is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandolero has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bandolero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Bandolero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandolero but great work by Kay.
Kay throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bandolero works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandolero taking some punishment here, with Kay in his half guard. #T3#
Bandolero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay thows a huge punch but Bandolero dodges it nicely.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Bandolero's hands, connecting with Bandolero's forehead.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandolero is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kay prevents Bandolero from getting back to his feet.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Bandolero blocks nicely.
Bandolero wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Bandolero blocks nicely. #T4#
Bandolero trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandolero controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bandolero.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CCC 81
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Kay scores with a punch to the head.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kay moves away from the strike by Mickey.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kay misses the jab.
Mickey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mickey tries to clinch up but Kay circles away and keeps his distance.
Mickey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Kay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mickey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mickey throws Kay to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Kay lands with a hook. Mickey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mickey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mickey wants to clinch.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mickey as he jumps to the side.
Mickey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mickey misses with a hook.#T1#
Mickey sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mickey throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Mickey has one foot on Kay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mickey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mickey wants to land a leg kick but Kay is out of range.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick from Mickey.
Kay darts in looking for a takedown but Mickey gets double underhooks and turns Kay into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mickey forces Kay back against the cage and clinches.
Kay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mickey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay working aggressively here.
Kay throws a punch but it's blocked by Mickey.
Kay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kay is leaning against Mickey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay. #T2#
Mickey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kay misses with some punches.
Kay blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Mickey is defending well.
Kay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mickey controlling the position for now.
Mickey tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Mickey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kay prevents Mickey from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mickey to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mickey holds on and takes a little breather.
Kay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Mickey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mickey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mickey has his hands on Kay's head, controlling the position.
Kay won't allow Mickey to sweep him here.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay won't allow Mickey to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mickey looking for a sweep. Not yet Mickey, not yet.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mickey controlling Kay's posture.
Kay lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mickey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mickey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mickey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mickey has momentary wrist control but Kay slips an elbow through the middle.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Mickey pulls Kay in close to his closed guard and prevents Kay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mickey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mickey is wriggling around but Kay manages to pass to half guard.
Kay tries to pass to full mount but Mickey defends it.
Mickey manages to get to full guard.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gage Mickey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mickey avoids the body shot from Kay.
Mickey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Mickey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mickey.
Mickey throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Mickey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Kay defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand.
Kay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kay shoots in and drives through. Mickey sprawls well.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mickey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey with a nice cross.
Mickey connects with a crisp jab.
Mickey sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickey throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kay sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mickey throws the left hand but Kay avoids the punch easily.
Kay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mickey. Mickey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Gage Mickey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Mickey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kay or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
Mickey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kay blocks a jab.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mickey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.#T2#
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mickey tries to score with a low kick but Kay moves his leg out of the way.
Kay throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Kay throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Mickey throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Kay misses.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay checks a leg kick nicely.
Kay jabs Mickey right on the nose. Mickey blinks but takes it well.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Kay tries to get set, Mickey tries to push him back and clinch up but Kay manages to avoid the attempt.
Mickey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mickey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kay misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kay lands an overhand right.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kay or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Mickey avoids the body shot from Kay.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Mickey connects with a right hand. Kay shakes it off.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mickey on the side of the head.
Kay throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mickey takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Mickey misses with a straight left.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Kay saw that one coming.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kay - just one landing.
Mickey slips a jab from Kay.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
Kay tries to move into range but Mickey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kay slips under a jab from Mickey.
Mickey throws a wild body kick that Kay sees coming a mile off.
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 Gage Mickey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kay moves out of range of the strikes.
Kay lands a nice looking body shot.
Mickey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mickey looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Mickey connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Mickey as Kay shoots in.
Mickey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kay just manages to avoid it.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Mickey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Kay misses.
Kay lands with a cross.
Mickey throws a solid leg kick but Kay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mickey.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Mickey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kay manages to circle out of the way.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
Kay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Mickey takes the fight into the clinch.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Mickey scores with a hook to the body.
Mickey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mickey lands with a right to the head.
Mickey gets underhooks to prevent Kay's takedown attempt.
Mickey looking to stall.
Mickey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mickey misses with a punch on the inside.
Mickey presses Kay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mickey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Mickey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kay misses with the head strike.
Mickey effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay.
Kay misses with a body punch.
Mickey has Kay pressed against the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kay misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mickey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mickey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kay up against the cage.
Mickey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Mickey working aggressively here.
Kay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay trying to control the position but instead, Mickey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kay into the cage.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Mickey avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Mickey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay.
Kay lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kay.
Kay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mickey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mickey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mickey prevents a body shot from Kay.
Mickey stalling against the cage.
Kay is trying to drag Mickey to the mat but Mickey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay lands with a right to the head.
Mickey pushes Kay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kay working aggressively here.
Mickey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mickey.
Kay blocking some punches.
Mickey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mickey after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mickey.
Mickey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mickey misses with the head strike.
Kay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey blocks a body shot from Kay.
Mickey lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mickey.
Gage Mickey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Kay is looking for a takedown.
Mickey misses with a body punch.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mickey scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Mickey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mickey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gage Mickey!

Event: CCC 74
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yumashev trying to control here.
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kay thows a huge punch but Yumashev dodges it nicely.
Kay trying to mount his opponent but Yumashev defends it.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Yumashev's hands, connecting with Yumashev's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumashev's head.
Yumashev is trying to maintain the position but Kay is very close to passing his half guard.
Kay drops an elbow to the side of Yumashev's head. #T1#
Yumashev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Yumashev's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kay working the head and body with strikes.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Yumashev's temple.
Yumashev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumashev's head.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Yumashev's temple.
Yumashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yumashev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Yumashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kay thows a huge punch but Yumashev dodges it nicely. #T2#
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumashev defending well though.
Yumashev keeping control of the position.
Yumashev is trying to maintain the position but Kay is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yumashev to regain full guard.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yumashev has wrist control.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Yumashev's brow.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay is pushing down on Yumashev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yumashev is fighting to maintain full guard but Kay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumashev defending well though. #T4#
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Kay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Kay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yumashev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yumashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Yumashev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kay.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumashev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Kay.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Kay saw that one coming.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kay moves into the clinch successfully.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yumashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Yumashev presses Kay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kay.
Kay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kay blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike.
Kay misses with the head strike.
Yumashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay. #T2#
A short left from Yumashev.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
Kay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands. #TD2#
Kay lands a takedown into guard.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay pushing down on Yumashev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Yumashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumashev defending well though.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yumashev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kay.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yumashev's head.
Kay working some strikes from top position.
Yumashev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yumashev keeping full guard, as Kay tries to pass. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Yumashev pulls Kay in close to his closed guard and prevents Kay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yumashev is keeping the position for now.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kay throws a sloppy body shot
and Yumashev counters with a thumping low kick.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev avoids it really well and circles away.
Yumashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay looks to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Kay.
Yumashev throws a right and a left that Kay avoids nicely. #T1#
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay lands with a hook. Yumashev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Yumashev's belly button to the back.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Kay digs a good body shot into Yumashev's ribs.
Kay blocks a jab.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Yumashev misses with a body kick.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Kay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yumashev doesn't seem phased though.
Kay lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a right hand to the body.
Yumashev slips a jab from Kay.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yumashev misses the target.
Kay cracks Yumashev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yumashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yumashev.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yumashev wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Yumashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yumashev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yumashev slips a jab from Kay.
Kay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kay.
Yumashev is not content to let Kay control the position.
Yumashev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kay 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.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yumashev struggling a bit here.
Yumashev is not content to let Kay control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
Lars Kay 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: CCC 65 : Rolf vs McMichael
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Wright scores with the left hand. Kay knows he should have avoided that one.
Kay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright . Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Wright .
Kay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright 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.
Kay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
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!
Kay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Kay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay cracks a nice hook into Wright 's ribs.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wright tries to roll over but Kay keeps him under control.
Wright wants to control but Kay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kay misses with a head shot. Wright uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wright passes into side control.
Kay is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kay trying to remain calm as Wright controls from the top position.
Kay wants to control but Wright postures up.
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
Kay looks to move to half guard but instead Wright has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Wright controlling his opponent.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.#CL#
Kay clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Kay.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Kay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wright to the mat! Wright manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Wright !#REVB#
Kay wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kay is looking to sweep but instead, Wright has passed into half guard.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kay tries to improve his position but instead Wright has taken his back!
Wright keeps control of the position easily here as Kay tries to buck him off.
Kay tries to break free. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wright controlling the positon.
Kay wants to escape the position.
Kay manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wright 's guard. Nice work there by Kay.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Wright !#REVB##SUB#
Kay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wright uses it to pass to side control.
Cleon Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kay regains half guard.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kay wants to get back to full guard but Wright has mounted him!
Kay regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kay tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright scores with a jab.
Kay moves away from the strike by Wright .
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright throws a head kick but Kay moves out of range.
Kay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kay finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright 's head. #TD#
Kay looking to score a takedown here. Wright is defending well but Kay drives through and ends up in Wright 's guard.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is in close to Wright 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Wright !#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kay, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Kay being controlled here, momentarily.
Kay 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#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lars Kay 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.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright 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. #T3##SUB#
Kay has his foot on Wright 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wright 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 Kay.
Wright controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kay tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay moves away from the strike by Wright .
Kay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kay jabs at Wright 's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CCC 57 : Kersikov vs Gretel II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Kay.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinklage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dinklage holds on to Kay's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kay with the ground and pound but Dinklage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dinklage tries to kick Kay off but Kay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kay 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.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kay.
Kay throws a strike but Dinklage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay controlling the position.
Kay is striking but Dinklage is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dinklage uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay. #T1#
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Dinklage has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kay.#T2#
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Dinklage.
Kay wants to escape the position.
Kay trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him.
Kay rolls, trying to escape but Dinklage keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Kay buck him off.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay connects with a right hand. Dinklage shakes it off.
Kay swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinklage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinklage, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage works Kay's body with a nice hook.
Kay misses the body punch
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Dinklage as Kay shoots in.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
Kay darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Kay into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kay fails to land.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kay misses with some punches. #T2#
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage cracks Kay with a nice body shot.
Kay blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Kay's body. Kay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kay throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kay with a poor takedown
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Kay's ribs.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
Kay blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kay with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.#T4#
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dinklage has knocked Kay down with a huge combo! Dinklage steps away and waves a wobbly Kay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kay is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage scores with a counter punch that sends Kay to the canvas! Dinklage smells blood - he's punishing Kay with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kay has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kay is defended easily by Kersikov.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kay sprawls and moves away.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kay shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Kay.
Kay slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kay misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Kersikov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kersikov is working Kay over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Kersikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kay taking a bit of punishment here - Kersikov scoring with strikes.
Kay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kay is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him!
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Kay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kersikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kersikov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kersikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Kay is in trouble!
Kersikov scoring with strikes but Kay is staying in there.
Kay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kersikov working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Kay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov lands a couple of good shots and Kay has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Kay's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kay remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Can Kay hold on?! Kersikov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kersikov is landing with strikes from the back.
Kersikov 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.
A lull in the action here.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kay.
Kersikov has Kay flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay can't escape the position.
Kersikov lands strikes to the head.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Kay is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kersikov gets his way!
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Kay manages to turn into his guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov is controlling Kay's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Kay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kay works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Kay is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.#T1#
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kay wants to clinch.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kay jabs at Kersikov's body.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay wants to clinch.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kay's guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Kay.#SUB2#
Kay working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay.
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!
Kersikov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Kay is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kay?
Kay tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov lands a big shot there that rocks Kay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kersikov lands with some strikes.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kersikov cracks Kay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kay is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kay?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay can't escape the position.
Kersikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kay's face.
Kay wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov breaks from Kay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kay can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Kay is rocked!
Kersikov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kay covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Volodymyr Kersikov 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: CCC 36 : Jankovic vs Spence
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Kay throws a sloppy head kick and Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
Big Mouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kay.#TD2#
Big Mouth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Kay is in close to Big Mouth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Big Mouth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kay defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Big Mouth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Mouth is controlling Kay's posture.#T1#
Kay works over Big Mouth with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Big Mouth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Big Mouth pulls Kay in close to prevent any damage.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big Mouth trying to control the position.
Kay cracks Big Mouth with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Big Mouth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Big Mouth has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.
Big Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Mouth wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kay postures up in Big Mouth's guard and throws a big left but Big Mouth blocks it.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big Mouth working a defensive guard here.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Mouth has wrist control.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kay scoring with some ground and pound.
Kay throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay stands up over Big Mouth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Big Mouth trying to control the position.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay postures up in Big Mouth's guard and throws a big left but Big Mouth blocks it.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Mouth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Mouth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kay misses.
Kay slips a jab from Big Mouth.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Big Mouth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Big Mouth lands a nice shot that snaps Kay's head back.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Kay sizes up Big Mouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth throws a good cross that connects.
Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
As Kay tries to get set, Big Mouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Kay manages to avoid the attempt.
Kay throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kay. Kay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Big Mouth throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kay.
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Big Mouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kay cracks Big Mouth with a nice body shot.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Big Mouth after a bit of a struggle.
Kay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Big Mouth lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kay fails to land.
Big Mouth lands a right hand.
Kay throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from Kay.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kay avoids it.
Kay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
A nice left hand lands by Kay.
Kay misses with some punches. #T2#
Big Mouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Big Mouth after a bit of a struggle.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kay blocks it with crossed arms.
Big Mouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yasha Big Mouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Big Mouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Mouth lands with a light punch inside.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kay.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kay lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kay tries for a takedown but Big Mouth manages to get underhooks.
Big Mouth gets through Kay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kay misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth cracks a nice hook into Kay's ribs.
Big Mouth ducks right into an uppercut from Kay.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth tried to counter with a leg kick but Kay avoided it.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Mouth throws a front kick aimed at Kay's knee but Kay avoids it well.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kay under the eye.
Kay 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.
Kay takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Kay checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Kay moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Big Mouth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Kay scores with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
A slapping body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kay.
Kay misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Kay throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Big Mouth throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kay looks to land a right hand but Big Mouth moved out of range.
Big Mouth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Big Mouth under the eye.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Big Mouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kay finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Mouth's head. #CL2#
Kay has Big Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Kay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Big Mouths head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kay.
Kay managing to block the knees to the body from Big Mouth. #TD2#
Kay wants the takedown. Big Mouth is fighting it off but Kay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Big Mouth's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kay throws an elbow but Big Mouth slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kay misses with the ground and pound.
Big Mouth is looking for a sweep.
Kay scoring with punches from side control.
Big Mouth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kay landing strikes.
Kay working the strikes but Big Mouth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Big Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Big Mouth trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kay lands a nice short elbow.
Kay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Big Mouth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Big Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay breaks from Big Mouth's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Kay looking to finish Big Mouth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Big Mouth!
Big Mouth tries to reverse the position but Kay maintains control.
Big Mouth is bucking up trying to escape but Kay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Big Mouth is rocked!
Big Mouth tries to hold on but Kay postures up.
Oh Big Mouth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Mouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Big Mouth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kay is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kay! Big Mouth is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Hatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kay misses the target.
Hatter misses with a kick to the body
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatter throws a wild body kick that Kay sees coming a mile off.
Hatter misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
Kay lands a really nice looking cross but Hatter seems unphased.
Hatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kay lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatter counters with a left and a right that stings Kay.
Hatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kay takes a step back to recover. #T1#
A big left from Kay misses.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Hatter with an uppercut!
Hatter throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.
Kay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Kay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Kay crashes against the mat.
Kay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hatter taking a bit of punishment here - Kay scoring with strikes.
Kay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatter to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatter to see if he's OK.#ROC#Hatter is rocked!
Kay scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatter is still in real trouble! Can Kay finish him?
Kay in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hatter looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kay turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Kay takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Kay throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Kay misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kay closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Furioto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kay is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kay has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kay is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Furioto 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. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Kay gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Furioto 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 Kay.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Furioto! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kay has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maximus Furioto thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kay lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Yamamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt.
Kay stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kay takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Kay avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Kay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kay throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kay.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kay's elbow.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kay.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kay.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Kay. #BC#
Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kay is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kay, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Kay.
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogerio Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay lands with a right hand. #TD#
Kay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses.
Kay won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kay distracts Yamamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay is working Yamamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kay looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Yamamoto pushes Kay off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kay scores with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Kay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Kay lands a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yamamoto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Kay avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Kay wants a takedown.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Kay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Kay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kay lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.#T2#
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kay throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Kay backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Kay manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kay manages to break the clinch.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamamoto has time to react.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.#CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Kay in a clinch.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #T3#
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to work over Kay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Kay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Kay prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Kay is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Kay misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kay.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kay blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Kay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamamoto pushes Kay up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kay breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Kay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Kay misses with a looping right.
Kay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Kay.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Kay misses.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay moves away #TD#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kay 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.#T1#
Kay grinds an elbow into Yamamoto's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Kay.
Yamamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamamoto is trying to buck Kay off.
Kay working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay landing strikes.
Yamamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kay scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Kay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yamamoto is trying to buck Kay off.
Kay landing strikes.
Kay 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.
Yamamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kay is controlling him well.
Kay working the body and head with strikes.
Yamamoto is pushing Kay's head away, looking to escape. Kay manages to hold on to the position though.
Kay lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Kay are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kay taking a breather here.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kay content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face as Kay controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Yamamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kay cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Kay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kay, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
A very excited looking Lars Kay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Connor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor misses the shot to the body.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Connor thinks about the counter body kick.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Kay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kay does it's job there.
Connor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Kay throws a combination that misses
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Connor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Kay moves out of range easily.
Kay needs to keep his hands up - Connor had a free shot at his head there.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Connor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connor. Kay shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connor. That's going to slow Kay down.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
Kay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Kay persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Connor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kay sprawling to the canvas! Kay rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Connor finish him?! #ROC2#Kay is rocked!
Connor moves in close and cracks Kay with a massive right hand! Kay, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Connor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Lutang misses.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Kay both land. Nice combination.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.#TD#
Kay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutang's half guard.
Lutang is positioning himself well to prevent Kay advancing to mount.
Kay 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.
Kay working Lutang over with strikes.
Lutang trying to hold on to Kay's head to control him but Kay postures up.
Kay working the head and body with strikes.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutang to regain full guard.
Lutang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lutang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lutang, not yet.
Lutang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lutang is pressing down on Kay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kay is holding on for now.
Lutang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Lutang controlling the pace. #T2#
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay wants to improve his position but Lutang is controlling well.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kay.
Lutang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lutang controls the pace.
Lutang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Lutang.
Kay fails to land the takedown.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lutang throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Lutang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kay's head.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutang.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lutang, as that shot connected.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Lutang slips a jab from Kay.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Lutang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang digs a right hand into Kay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kay's gas tank.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang tries to work over Kay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kay is working for takedown but Lutang is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Lutang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries a body shot but Kay blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Lutang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Kay blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A nice left hand lands by Lutang.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands.
Kay lands a body shot.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Kay pushes Lutang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Lutang keeps control of Kay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Kay tries to score a body lock takedown but Lutang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang presses Kay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lutang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kay. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lutang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang connects with a jab.
Lutang tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
Kay avoids the body shot from Lutang. #T1#
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Kay slips under a jab from Lutang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutang tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a low kick but Kay avoids it.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Kay fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang is looking to slow Kay down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range. #T3#
Kay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters with a left to the body.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay slips under a jab.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a lazy body kick
and Kay counters with a straight right hand.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay dives in and grabs Lutang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutang pushes down on Kay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lutang 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Kay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marcus was covering up waiting for the punch and Kay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay. #ES#
Marcus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kay swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Marcus on the inside. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kay closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Kay pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #T1#
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcus in his tracks.
Jab from Marcus.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marcus's head backwards.
Kay throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kay staying out of range there.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay lands a jab.
Good shot there by Kay.
Kay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Marcus's belly button to the back.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marcus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Marcus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcus tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcus misses the jab.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Kay.
Marcus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Marcus regains half guard, as Kay was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kay prevents Marcus from improving his position.
Marcus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcus's head.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Kay throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
A cross from Kay lands.
Kay throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Kay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Marcus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcus scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marcus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kay off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marcus'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.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay tries to roll but Marcus sticks to his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcus is riding his opponent, not letting Kay buck him off.
Kay prevents Marcus from getting a body triangle.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Marcus controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL#
Marcus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kay trying to stall but Marcus improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcus.
Nice body punch from Marcus. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Kay.#TD2#
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.

Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.#T1#
Kay throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Kay throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Kay checks a leg kick nicely.
Kay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kay avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kay avoided it.
Kay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kay.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Kay. #TD2#
Marcus tries to sprawl but Kay drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus wants to clinch.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Marcus tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Kay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kay misses the jab.
Marcus throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.#CL#
Marcus gets a clinch.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marcus after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kay prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kay tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Marcus lands with a right to the head.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Kay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marcus is defending well.#BC2#
Kay breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kay's head.
Kay takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Kay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Kay.#TD2#
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.

Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Kay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Kay ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Kay pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marcus scores with a leg kick.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Marcus tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kay checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kay.
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Marcus defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.#T3#
Donk. Kay catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Marcus. That snapped Kay's head back.
Marcus lands a jab to the head.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Kay tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcus defends it nicely.
Kay moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kay throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.#T4#
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus slips a straight right by Kay.
Marcus lands with a right hand.
Marcus thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
Kay defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay works Marcus's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus had his way with Lars Kay in that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Marcus misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Kay 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.
Marcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Marcus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kay wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kay, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Kay misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Marcus clinches with his opponent.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kay throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kay tries to stall but Marcus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus misses with a low kick as Kay jumps back.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marcus enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marcus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Marcus uses the cage to get back to his feet. #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!
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus throws a quick counter head kick but Kay was just out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kay checks a low kick from Marcus.
Marcus slips a straight right by Kay.
Marcus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.#T3#
Kay blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kay throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Marcus's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kay.
Kay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kay blocks a head kick by Marcus. #TD2#
Kay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Marcus sneaks out the side door and pushes Kay away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kay connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kay or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Kay checks a leg kick.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus is the new featherweight champion!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Kay.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Kitjakarn there.#CUT#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Kay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Kay. That snapped Kitjakarn's head back.
Kay connects with a jab.
Kay misses with a two punch combination.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kitjakarn sprawls well initially but Kay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kitjakarn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kitjakarn is adopting a defensive guard.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitjakarn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kitjakarn is looking for a triangle but Kay pushes his legs off easily.
Kitjakarn pulls Kay in close to prevent any damage.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kitjakarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kitjakarn 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.
Kitjakarn is working hard here to advance position.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Kitjakarn blocks nicely.
Kay lands a couple of elbows.
Kitjakarn has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
Kay working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Kay throws a big elbow that misses.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kitjakarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitjakarn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kitjakarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay postures up in Kitjakarn's guard and throws a big left but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kay works over Kitjakarn with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitjakarn is looking to sweep but instead, Kay has passed into half guard.
Kitjakarn moves into full guard.
Kitjakarn pulls Kay in close to his closed guard and prevents Kay from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kitjakarn has Kay pulled in close to control his posture.
Kay advances position into side control!
Kitjakarn is looking to regain half guard here but Kay keeps moving and retains side control.
Kay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kitjakarn to see if he's OK.
Kitjakarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Kay lands an elbow. #T4#
Kay lands a nice forearm strike.
Kay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kitjakarn to see if he's OK.
Kitjakarn is looking to reverse the position.
Kitjakarn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kay is working Kitjakarn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kitjakarn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kay cracks Kitjakarn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kay lands a few punches from side control.
Kitjakarn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Kitjakarn's hands, connecting with Kitjakarn's forehead.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kitjakarn is trying to control but can't.
Kitjakarn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kitjakarn loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitjakarn.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitjakarn tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kay shoots in for a takedown but Kitjakarn shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kay slips a jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Kay misses with a straight right.
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitjakarn loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Kay.
Some bone on bone action there as Kay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kay punishes Kitjakarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Kay misses the jab.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Kay cracks Kitjakarn with an open hand slap.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Kay.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitjakarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitjakarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kitjakarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kay avoids a kick to the body.
Kay shoots in for a takedown but Kitjakarn shows good takedown defense.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.#T3#
Kay scores with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn thows a body kick. Kay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitjakarn.
Kay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kitjakarn 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 Kay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kay with the counter takedown but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay connects with a single shot there.
Kitjakarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kay swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kitjakarn.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitjakarn. That's going to slow Kay down.
Kitjakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kay.
Kay with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitjakarn. That's going to slow Kay down.
Kitjakarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Jab, jab by Kay - just one landing.
Kay throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kay lands a slapping body shot.
Kitjakarn looks for the body kick but Kay saw that one coming.
Kay throws a hook but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
As Kay backs away, Kitjakarn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kay throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Kay slips a jab from Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kay throws a series of punches but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Kay.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Kitjakarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay. #T1#
Kay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Kay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitjakarn doesn't seem phased though.
Kitjakarn defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kitjakarn!
Kay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kitjakarn is trying to improve his position.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kitjakarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kitjakarn is avoiding damage well.
Kitjakarn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kitjakarn is controlling Kay's trapped leg to prevent Kay from advancing to side control.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitjakarn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Kitjakarn has his hands on Kay's head, controlling the position.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kitjakarn'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.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kitjakarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay lands a couple of elbows.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Kitjakarn has wrist control.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kay controlling from the top position.
Kitjakarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kitjakarn looking to control.
Kay being controlled here momentarily.
Kay is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitjakarn misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Kitjakarn misses.
Kay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kay tests Kitjakarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kay shoots for a takedown but Kitjakarn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitjakarn was covering up waiting for the punch and Kay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kitjakarn trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to control but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Kitjakarn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kay controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kay 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 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
A very excited looking Lars Kay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kay connects with a single shot there.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kay throws a combination. Tosen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
It looked like Tosen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kay throws a nice looking combination but Tosen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tosen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a good low kick that Kay was not able to check.
Tosen defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay misses with a double jab
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
As Kay backs away, Tosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Tosen staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Kay misses with a hook
and Tosen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Kay lands an overhand right.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kay swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tosen takes one on the button.
Kay works the jab nicely.#T2#
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Kay in his tracks momentarily.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Kay in his tracks momentarily.
Kay looks winded!
Tosen slips a jab and a cross from Kay.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Kay both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a thumping low kick.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
It looked like Tosen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kay.
Kay throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Tosen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tosen moves away from the strike by Kay.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay misses with a body punch
and Tosen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a solid body kick.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay misses with an uppercut
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
Kay misses with a left hand #KD#
and Tosen counters with a nice right hand that sends Kay toppling to the canvas! Kay scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tosen finish him?!#ROC#Kay is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Tosen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kay lands with a shot to the body.
Kay throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kay connects with a looping right hand.
Kay swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Kay misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kay misses with a jab to the body
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kay lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Tosen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen counters with a solid body kick.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kay really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Kay is breathing heavily.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tosen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay scores with the left hand. Tosen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Tosen counters with a huge left! Kay is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tosen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kay from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tosen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Mama Tosen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kay misses with a straight right.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Furioto walks into a left hand.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay lands with an overhand left.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furioto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kay connects with a jab.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Kay.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Kay scores with a jab. Furioto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kay misses. #T1#
Kay connects with a looping right hand.
Kay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kay.
Kay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Furioto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kay lands a right hook to the body.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Furioto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kay cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Furioto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
Furioto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay lands with an uppercut that bounces Furioto off the cage and back into range.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Furioto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kay stuns Furioto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Kay.
Furioto slips under a jab from Kay.
Lars Kay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Kay scores with a jab to the body.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Kay scores with a jab.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Furioto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kay misses with a hook.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay lands a jab.
Kay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kay is looking to clinch but Furioto is avoiding it.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Kay.
Furioto moves away from the strike by Kay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kay.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Kay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furioto's head backwards.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Furioto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kay's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furioto's head backwards.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay connects with a single shot there.
Kay scores with a nice head shot.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Furioto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Kay.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay lands a jab.
Furioto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Furioto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay with a hook.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furioto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kay. #T3#
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Kay.
Kay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kay tries to clinch
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Furioto gets tackled into the cage by Kay. Kay maintains the clinch.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Furioto.
Kay is looking to control Furioto's arms but Furioto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kay has his back to the cage.
Kay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Kay is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kay down to the mat. Kay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Kay misses.
Nice defenses there by Furioto.#T4#
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kay cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furioto momentarily.
Furioto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Furioto staying out of range there.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Furioto takes one on the button.
Kay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Furioto counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Kay does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Furioto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay lands with a shot to the body.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Furioto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kay closes the distance but Furioto moves to the side
enabling Furioto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Kay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Furioto's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kay scores with a punch to the head.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kay lands a jab to the nose.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kay throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Furioto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kay just manages to avoid it.
Furioto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Furioto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kay just manages to avoid it.
Furioto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Kay catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Kay lands.
Furioto moves out of range as Kay strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto blocks a jab.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Kay lands a head shot.
Kay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kay lands a head shot.
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!
Furioto tries to move into range but Kay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Furioto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kay.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Kay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kay 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
Lars Kay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Maximus Furioto was interviewed post fight and said 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Mediocre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mediocre showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it. #SUB#
Mediocre is looking for a kimura here.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mediocre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mediocre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mediocre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mediocre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mediocre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mediocre. #SUB2#
Kay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mediocre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mediocre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Mediocre tries to stand but Kay is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mediocre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mediocre 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.
Mediocre'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.
Mediocre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mediocre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mediocre defends well.
Mediocre pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mediocre working over Kay with some ground and pound. Kay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mediocre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kay defending well though.
Kay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mediocre scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Kay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mediocre has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Kay gets caught napping as Mediocre dives in and scores a takedown. Kay manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kay is looking for a triangle here but Mediocre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Mediocre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mediocre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mediocre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kay's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mediocre's best efforts.#T1#
Kay wants to improve his position but Mediocre is controlling well. #SUB#
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mediocre with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mediocre controlling from the top position.
Mediocre forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kay wants to control but Mediocre is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mediocre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kay sees it coming and defends easily.
Mediocre thows a huge punch but Kay dodges it nicely.
Mediocre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Mediocre sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mediocre is working for a submission of some sort.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kay defends it well.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mediocre seems to be working for a kimura but Kay defends the submission attempt.
Kay is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mediocre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mediocre is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Mediocre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kay looks to move away, Mediocre throws a big counter combo but Kay just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre 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 straight punches there by Kay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kay.#CL#
Mediocre darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kay as Mediocre tries to tie him up. #TD#
Mediocre manages to pull guard.
Mediocre trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position. #T1#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Mediocre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Mediocre!#REVR##SUB2#
Kay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mediocre has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Mediocre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working.
Mediocre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mediocre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is trying to control the action in half guard but Kay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay.
Mister Mediocre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay working to try and regain half guard.
Mediocre lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Mediocre wants to finish this one by submission but Kay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mediocre. #T3#
Mediocre with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Mediocre working for a submission but Kay is keeping him at bay.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Mediocre maintains control.
Mediocre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Kay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mediocre.
Kay can't escape the position.
Mediocre landing shots from mount.
Mediocre raining down shots from the mount!
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.
Mediocre lands a big elbow.
Mediocre tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
Mediocre with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay 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.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mediocre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mediocre, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay cracks Merel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kay takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Merel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Kay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Kay saw that one coming.#T1#
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kay slips under a jab from Merel.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel misses with a hook
and Kay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Kay counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Kay has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Kay.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Merel looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Merel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kay counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel blocks a jab.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merel.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Merel's belly button to the back.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Kay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay lands an overhand right.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Merel scores with a body shot.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Merel is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Merel lands a jab to the nose.
Merel misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Merel finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Merel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kay finish him?
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kay ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Merel's jaw. Merel's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kay does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kay throws out a loose jab but Tadageru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tadageru drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
It seemed like Kay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tadageru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tadageru was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kay is trying to improve his position.
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.
Kay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tadageru scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tadageru scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tadageru takes a little break here. Kay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Tadageru moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tadageru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Tadageru maintains control.
Kay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tadageru is landing with some decent strikes but Kay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tadageru lands a big shot there that rocks Kay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tadageru wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
Tadageru putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tadageru trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tadageru lands a nice shot to the head.
Kay is looking to get to half guard.
Tadageru pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tadageru with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Kay is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tadageru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kay's face.
Kay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tadageru working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Tadageru connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Kay is rocked!
Tadageru working Kay over with strikes here.
Kay is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
Tadageru connects with a bit shot that sees Kay covering up! More strikes from Tadageru and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tadageru is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
A very excited looking Nakachi Tadageru made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demenok's waist but Demenok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Kay moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kay momentarily.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Kay.
Demenok 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.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Kay sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kay is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Kay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Kay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demenok tries to roll over but Kay keeps him under control.
Kay lands strikes from half guard.
Demenok is looking for a sweep. Kay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Demenok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Demenok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demenok.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is pulling down on Kay's head to control his posture.
Demenok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok has his hands on Kay's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Demenok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Demenok!#REVB#
Demenok trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Demenok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kay is trying to maintain the position but Demenok is very close to passing his half guard.
Demenok content to control rather than advance.
Kay wants to improve his position but Demenok is controlling well.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Demenok controlling the action here.
Demenok is continuing to stall.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Demenok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is staying active underneath Demenok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demenok avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kay takes one to the chin there.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a left to the body.
Kay lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Demenok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kay working away.#T3#
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
Demenok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kay off and has taken his back!
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Demenok wants to control but Kay is keeping busy.
Demenok misses with an elbow to the head.
Kay is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Demenok the control monster continue. Boring.
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Demenok struggling to keep hold of the position.
Demenok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kay doesn't escape. #T4#
Kay tries to break free.
Demenok slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Demenok keeps control of the position as Kay tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Kay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Demenok misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay slips a jab from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Kay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Kay scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Kay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Kay thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok lunges at Kay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kay's hand.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok misses with a double jab
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.

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 Lars Kay.
I think Demenok 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Kay!
In his post fight interview, Lars Kay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Venegas shoots in looking for a takedown. Kay tries to sprawl out of it but Venegas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay blocks a head kick by Venegas .
Venegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kay counter with a right hand.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Venegas forces Kay back against the cage and clinches.
Venegas goes for a takedown attempt but Kay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lars Kay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Venegas , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Venegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venegas tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Kay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kay.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Kay.
Kay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Venegas tries for a takedown but Kay circles away easily
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Kay finish him?
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay lands a nice looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kay! Venegas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Merel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kay defends it well.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kay throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kay misses with a hook
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Merel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel digs a good hook to Kay's body. #TD2#
Merel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kay!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Kay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kay's coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Kay is defending well.
Merel working the ground and pound.
Kay trying his best to control but Merel has mounted him.
Merel working the ground and pound effectively.
Kay taking shots to the head. #T2#
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Merel goes for an armbar but Kay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kay's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Kay working for submissions but it's allowed Merel to get to half guard.
Merel working over Kay with some ground and pound. Kay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merel works his way into full mount!
Merel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Merel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kay is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Merel prevents Kay from getting the reversal.#T4#
Merel scoring with strikes but Kay is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel landing strikes from the mount.
Kay is trying to escape the mount.
Kay taking shots to the head.
Merel is landing with some decent strikes but Kay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Merel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kay is working to get back to half guard.
Merel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kay looks a forlorn figure.
Merel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merel throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merel throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
Kay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Merel misses with a hook
and Kay counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel goes for a double leg but Kay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kay continues to drive forward.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Kay connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Merel blocks a jab.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merel. #T1#
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merel doesn't seem bothered though.
Merel throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Merel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kay's half guard.#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #T2#
Kay tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Kay wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!
Kay can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Merel has control of Kay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Merel.
Kay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.
Merel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel trying to control the action but Kay is working from the bottom.
Merel winds up and cracks Kay with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel prevents Kay from improving his position.#T4#
Merel wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it.
Merel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kay taking some punishment here, with Merel in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Kay manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merel passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kay 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.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kay throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merel swivels and escapes.
A jab from Kay misses.
Merel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kay defends it well.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Merel avoids it well and moves away.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Kay saw that one coming.
Merel slips a straight right by Kay.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Merel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kay doesn't seem bothered though.
Merel misses the body punch
and Kay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Merel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kay flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Merel prevents Kay from improving his position.#SUB2#
Merel 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.
Kay trying to get back to full guard but Merel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Merel with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.
Kay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but Kay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merel to get the leverage.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Kay is looking to get back to full guard here but Merel has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Merel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kay is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Merel yanks on the arm and Kay is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Merel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Merel!
A very excited looking Anthony Merel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Pendragon throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the head.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Kay throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Pendragon clinches.
Kay lands a nice uppercut.
Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Kay has picked Pendragon up - he's going for a ride! Kay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet.
Kay is looking to stall here but Pendragon recovers full guard. #ES2#
Pendragon kicks Kay off and gets to his feet.
Kay checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pendragon throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Kay misses with a hook.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Pendragon's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pendragon sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Kay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body. Kay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pendragon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pendragon misses with the combination.
Kay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Kay throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendragon's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Kay lands a couple of elbows.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pendragon's head.
Kay postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pendragon is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pendragon defends well.
Pendragon 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##SUB#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pendragon 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 Kay.
Kay wants to control but Pendragon postures up.
Kay is not content to let Pendragon control the position.
Kay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pendragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pendragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kay is looking to improve his position but Pendragon isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Pendragon but he's now mounted!
Pendragon 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.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kay thows a huge punch but Pendragon dodges it nicely.
Pendragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay prevents Pendragon from standing back up.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pendragon keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay wants to control but Pendragon is keeping him busy.
Kay looks to land a strike but Pendragon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pendragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pendragon looking to control.
Kay is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay prevents Pendragon from getting back to his feet.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kay works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pendragon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Kay lands a couple of elbows.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVB#
Pendragon wants to get up but he can't break Kay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB#
Kay is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pendragon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kay has locked up a guillotine! Kay's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pendragon is holding on here and Kay must be using up a lot of energy. Pendragon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kay gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Kay!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento Boomer
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kay drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Kay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Kay catches Greene right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene lands a head kick!
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Greene pushes Kay off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Greene.
A jab lands there for Greene.#T3#
Kay punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Kay checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kay misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kay will feel that in the morning.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily. #TD2#
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.
Kay controlling the pace.
Kay trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Greene preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Greene uses it to pass to side control.
Kay wants to control but Greene postures up.
Kay is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Greene sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greene rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Greene moves away from the strike by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Greene misses
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kay misses the jab.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kay.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Kay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kay stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Greene. #TD2#
Kay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Greene manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kay keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #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!
Kay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Kay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene jabs Kay right on the nose. Kay blinks but takes it well.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Greene jabs Kay right on the nose. Kay blinks but takes it well.
Greene misses with a left hand
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Greene feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Kay blocks the body kick.
Kay throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Greene avoids the body shot from Kay.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Greene misses.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Kay's corner calls for a 1-2. Kay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kay scrambles back to his feet.
Kay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greene throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
Kay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene with a nice cross.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a leg kick.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Greene throws a quick counter head kick but Kay was just out of range.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene jabs at Kay's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Greene throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene thows a body kick. Kay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Kay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene lands with a straight right. Kay didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Kay off balance momentarily.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kay goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Kay lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greene's head.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Kay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene lands the left hand.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Kay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene avoids the body shot from Kay. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greene enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greene manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay. #T3#
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kay is looking to advance position but Greene has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Greene has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Greene avoiding Kay 's attempts to control his hands.
Kay rolls, trying to escape but Greene keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Kay right now.
Kay is trying to break free.
Greene not allowing Kay to control his hands.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.

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 Paulie Greene.
I think Greene 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I’m Glad I Join With Smash, Hopefully Ill Be More Successful In This Division & To Pablo Noriega Even We In Same Gym I Accept, Also Im Not In Irish Mob Cokehead Skinny Junkie '.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Merel throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Kay darts in looking for a takedown but Merel gets double underhooks and turns Kay into the cage.
Merel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kay staying out of range there.
A big right from Kay misses.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay staying out of range there.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Merel takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Merel looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Kay does it's job there.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Merel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel misses with a straight right.
Merel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay throws a sloppy body shot
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay with the counter takedown but Merel avoids it easily.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Merel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel lands with a good body shot.
Merel thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Merel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kay thinking.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Merel staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kay throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel misses with a straight left.
Merel throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Merel swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Merel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Merel misses.
Kay cracks Merel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kay doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Merel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Merel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Merel misses with a straight left.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel moves away from the strike by Kay.
Merel walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Merel's head back.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kay counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Merel misses.
Merel moves away from the strike by Kay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
A countering left hand to the body from Kay misses.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merel.
Merel misses with a straight right.
Kay misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay connects with a right hand. Merel shakes it off.
Merel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merel takes one to the side of the head.
Kay lands with a shot to the body.
Merel slips a jab from Kay.
Merel slips a straight right by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay lands with a straight right. Merel didn't see that one coming.
Kay misses with a hook.
Merel moves out of range as Kay strikes.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Merel.#T1#
Merel misses with a straight left.
Kay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merel at a distance.
Kay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.#TD2#
Kay shoots in and bounces Merel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Kay working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Merel postures up.
Kay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now.
Kay looking to control. #T3#
Merel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kay is in trouble now - Merel has advanced to mount!
Merel breaks from Kay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kay is bucking up trying to escape but Merel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Merel isn't that keen on the idea.
Merel cracks Kay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kay is in a horrible position here. Merel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Merel avoids the attempt from Kay to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel 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#
Donk. Merel catches Kay right on the button with a cross.
Merel defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Merel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kay avoids the body shot from Merel.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Kay misses with a left hand
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel slips under a jab from Kay.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel moves away from the strike by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Kay slips a jab from Merel.
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Merel misses the jab.
Anthony Merel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Merel throws a hook to the side of Kay's head but Kay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel avoids the body shot from Kay.
Merel throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merel's guard.
Kay distracts Merel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merel's head.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kay is trying to keep Merel in close.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kay is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Merel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merel, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Merel 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#
Merel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Merel working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Merel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kay is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Kay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Anthony Merel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merel blocks the strikes from Kay.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Kay.
Well Merel 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Aisland on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Kay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kay lands in his opponent's guard.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Aisland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Aisland blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Aisland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Kay throws a strike but Aisland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Kay wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Kay is adopting a defensive guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland passes Kay's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kay is pressing down on Aisland'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.
Kay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aisland escapes and throws Kay's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
Aisland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kay tries to control but Aisland manages to take his back.
Kay tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Kay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aisland's arms. #T3#
Aisland keeps control of the position as Kay tries to break free.
Aisland is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aisland gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aisland gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aisland apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Aisland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kay swings for the body but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aisland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Kay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Kay defends easily. #T4#
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Aisland has wrist control.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Aisland!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay has Aisland pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aisland passes into side control. #SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kay, who protects the arm well.
Kay can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay 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#
Aisland moves out of range as Kay strikes.
Aisland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aisland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aisland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Aisland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kay's guard.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland stopping the sweep attempt from Kay.#T1##SUB2#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Kay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Aisland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle here but Kay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aisland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kay throwing strikes but Aisland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Aisland wants to control but Kay is keeping him busy.
Kay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aisland has passed into side control.
Kay is looking to regain half guard here but Aisland keeps moving and retains side control.
Kay wants to control but Aisland postures up.#SUB#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aisland working away.#T4##SUB#
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kay trying his best to control but Aisland has mounted him.#SUB#
Aisland looking to secure an arm triangle but Kay defends it well.
Aisland trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Aisland has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aisland looks for a takedown but Kay sprawls well.
Kay scores with the left hand. Aisland knows he should have avoided that one.
Aisland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kay to score with a decent uppercut.
Aisland walks into a stiff left hand from Kay.
Kay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kay is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Kay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aisland takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.#T1#
Donk. Kay catches Aisland right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Aisland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Aisland's defenses.
Aisland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland takes one on the button.
Aisland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kay as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kay gets caught napping as Aisland dives in and scores a takedown. Kay manages to retain guard.#T2#
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kay is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Aisland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a triangle here. Aisland is fighting it but it looks tight! Kay pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aisland is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lars Kay!
A victorious Lars Kay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Collins enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Collins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins keeping full guard, as Kay tries to pass.
Collins is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kay is now in half guard.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
Collins pulls Kay in to control the position.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay advances position into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Kay lands a nice forearm strike.
Kay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position. #T2#
Kay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Collins tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position.
Kay lands some shots froms side control.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins sneaks back into half guard.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Kay defends it easily.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Kay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Kay is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Collins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kay is looking to defend but Collins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kay! Collins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cadence Collins!
A very excited looking Cadence Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay misses with a hook.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Barbosa drops Kay with a beautiful combination! Kay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbosa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay lands a slapping body shot.
Kay shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #T2#
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa blocks a jab.#TD#
Kay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa tries to kick Kay off but Kay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Barbosa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kay is on him like a limpet, forcing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay working aggressively here. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Barbosa counters with a crisp one two that drops Kay! Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kay to his feet! Kay is in big trouble!
Oh Kay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kay seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kay lands a body shot.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.#T4#
Kay throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Kay backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Kay was not able to check.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Kay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kay.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Kay lands a jab to the head.
Kay connects with a nice looking jab.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay lands a slapping body shot.
Kay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa thumps Kay with a low kick.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Kay is wise to it.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Kay fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kay blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa cracks Kay with a good jab.#TD#
Barbosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kay to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's time! Kay'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#
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Kay lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Kay feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Kay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Barbosa 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.#T1##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa 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 Kay.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kay struggling a bit here.
Kay is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Kay wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.#T3#
Kay tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Kay has given up his back here.
Barbosa controlling from the back.
Kay tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Barbosa controls the action.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Kitjakarn
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kay. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kay sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Kay tries to counter with a takedown but Kasai is quick to defend against it.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kay misses with a body punch
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kasai takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
Kasai swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kasai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
Kasai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
A cross from Kay lands.#TD#
Kay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kay is standing up over Kasai. Kasai looks to escape but Kay dives into side control.
Kasai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Kay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kasai is avoiding damage well.
Kasai trying to remain calm as Kay controls from the top position.
Kasai can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasai is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay grinds an elbow into Kasai's temple. #T3#
Kay takes a little break here. Kasai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasai is not content to let Kay control the position.
Kasai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kay has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Kasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay is chipping away with strikes.
Kay is trying to ground and pound but Kasai uses the momentary lack of control by Kay to regain half guard.
Kasai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kay is nestled in close to Kasai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay winds up and cracks Kasai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasai is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kay thows a huge punch but Kasai dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the 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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Kasai's temple.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kasai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay connects with the punch.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay connects with a looping right hand.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Kay moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kay connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Kay scores with a takedown into Kasai's guard.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Kasai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kay's guard. #REVB#
Kasai won't allow Kay to sweep him here.
Kay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kay cracks Kasai with a solid left hand.
Kasai keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Kasai's brow.
Kasai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay passes Kasai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay trying to control the action but Kasai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasai looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Kay trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it. #SUB#
Kay is trying to work for a kimura but Kasai is defending well.
Kasai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kay is working Kasai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay works over Kasai with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay prevents Kasai from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Kasai.
Kay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasai's guard.
Kasai is not content to let Kay control the position.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasai is looking to control Kay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasai avoid being mounted?
Kay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.
Kay catches Kasai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay lands a nice hook to Kasai's body. Kasai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Kay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kay.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasai is keeping the position for now.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay 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.
Kay scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasai controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasai has momentary wrist control but Kay slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kay distracts Kasai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kay is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kay content to stall in guard here.
Kasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kay is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kay throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai lands with a right hand.
Kay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Kay connects with a jab.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasai! But no joy.
Kasai throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kay lands a head shot.
Kasai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasai cracks Kay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Kay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kay 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Kay dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Kay throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.#TD#
Kay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kay working the ground and pound.
Kay scoring with punches and elbows.
Kay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kay is working Collins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kay 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kay working away.
Kay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Collins prevents Kay from moving into mount. #T1#
Check out the look on Kay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kay is trying to move to mount but Collins reverses beautifully and ends up in Kay's guard.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Collins wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #SUB#
Kay working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #SUB#
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Kay is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Kay being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins won't allow Kay to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Kay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Collins passes to side control.
Kay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Kay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Kay staying out of range there.
Collins cracks Kay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kay tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Kay with a nice cross.#TD#
Kay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay 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.
Collins passes into half guard.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Kay is working away.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kay is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Collins trying to control the action but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins. #T4#
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kay is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay 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#
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins with a jab.
Collins tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay moves away from the strike by Collins.
Kay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Collins misses.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Kay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kay has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Collins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kay has tightened it up now! Collins 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 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lars Kay!
A victorious Lars Kay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay tries to clinch
and Maestro counters with a nice body shot.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maestro circles away.
Maestro clobbers Kay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kay shoots and misses
and Maestro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Maestro 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.
Maestro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
Kay is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maestro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maestro wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Maestro avoids the attempt from Kay to control.
Maestro controlling from mount.
Kay regains half guard.#SUB#
Maestro is working for a kimura but Kay is defending it quite comfortably.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kay regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kay looking for subs off his back but Maestro has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestro lands a two punch combo.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maestro cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestro misses the target.
Maestro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Maestro.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Maestro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maestro lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maestro 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 Kay.
Maestro staying calm.#T2#
Maestro advances to full mount.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kay to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3##SUB#
Maestro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kay is defending well though. Maestro let's go of the attempt for now.
Kay is trying to break free. #SUB#
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kay is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kay taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matija Maestro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Matijevic moves out of range as Kay strikes.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matijevic.
Matijevic throws out a powerful jab.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Matijevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matijevic.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.#T1#
Kay misses with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a body kick.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Kay misses with a body punch
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Matijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay avoids the body shot from Matijevic. #KD2#
Matijevic cracks Kay with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matijevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kay to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatijevic.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Matijevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Kay toppling to the canvas! Kay scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matijevic finish him?!#ROC2#Kay is rocked!
Matijevic looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Matijevic avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Kay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch but Matijevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Matijevic looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Kay seems to have got his legs back now.
Matijevic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.
Matijevic slips under a jab.#TD#
Kay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matijevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay trying to control but Matijevic is working from the bottom.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Matijevic has wrist control.
Matijevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kay slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Matijevic's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matijevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Matijevic's hands, connecting with Matijevic's forehead.
Kay thows a huge punch but Matijevic dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Kay wants to work for an arm triangle but Matijevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matijevic is in trouble now - Kay has advanced to mount! #T4#
Kay working the ground and pound effectively.
Kay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kay 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.
BOOM! Kay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matijevic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kay breaks from Matijevic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matijevic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kay with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matijevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Kay's head.
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Matijevic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matijevic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay tries for a takedown but Matijevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matijevic is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kay moves out of range as Matijevic throws a body kick.
Matijevic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kay takes a step back to recover.
Matijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kay cracks a nice hook into Matijevic's ribs.
Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Kay.
A big left from Matijevic misses.
Matijevic scores with a kick to the body.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Matijevic moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Matijevic counters with a right hand to the body.
Matijevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Matijevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kay looks to clinch
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kay is defended easily by Matijevic.
Matijevic counters with a body kick.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matijevic's waist but Matijevic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matijevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Matijevic throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matijevic on the side of the head.
Matijevic throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Kay.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay cracks Matijevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Matijevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kay trying to mount his opponent but Matijevic defends it.
Matijevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kay is nestled in close to Matijevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matijevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kay.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kay in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matijevic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kay misses with a hook
and Matijevic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matijevic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Matijevic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay scores with the left hand. Matijevic knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##TD#
Kay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matijevic is trying to defend but Kay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matijevic is not content to let Kay control the position.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matijevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kay is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Matijevic taking some punishment here, with Kay in his half guard.
Matijevic trying to control here.
Matijevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay. #SUB#
Kay is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kay is trying for a kimura here. Matijevic looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kay wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kay!
An out of breath Lars Kay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Keegan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kay sprawls well. He's pushed Keegan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kay tries to sprawl out of it but Keegan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keegan.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keegan sprawls and moves away.
Lars Kay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Kay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keegan.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kay as he jumps to the side.
Kay stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan avoids the body shot from Kay.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay cracks a nice hook into Keegan's ribs.#TD#
Kay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Keegan is pulling down on Kay's head. It's preventing any offense from Kay, at least for the moment.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Kay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kay stands and throws Keegan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keegan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kay but great work by Keegan.
Keegan is working Kay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working. #T2#
Kay gets back to half guard.
Kay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay's coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kay is pressing down on Keegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kay wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan landing with the ground and pound.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kay has an active guard here but Keegan has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kay is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keegan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily.
Kay wants to get back to full guard but Keegan has mounted him!
Keegan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keegan tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Keegan dominating with strikes here.
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Kay tries to hold on but Keegan postures up.
Keegan tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keegan.
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kay lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Kay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keegan's guard.
Kay trying to move into half guard but instead Keegan has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keegan works over Kay with some ground and pound from guard.
Keegan 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.
Kay is trying to keep Keegan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay looking to control. #SUB#
Keegan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kay has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Keegan manages to get his head free but now Kay has transitioned to an armbar! Keegan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kay! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, 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 44
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milani on the side of the head.
Milani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Kay rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milani lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Kay tightens his grip and picks Milani up, before dumping him to the ground. Milani manages to land in guard.
Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milani is keeping the position for now.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kay is staying active underneath Milani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Milani tries to stand and escape but Kay is controlling the position. #SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milani pulls his head out easily.
Milani wants to control but Kay is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Kay 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 Milani. Oh but Kay has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Milani goes limp - he's gone! Kay jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Kay!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Yi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Kay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yi wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
Yi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kay looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yi is defending well. Kay quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kay celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Vetorwee feints and as Kay raises his hands in defense, Vetorwee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay is trying to control the position but Vetorwee postures up.
Vetorwee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vetorwee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vetorwee advances to half guard. #T1#
Kay wants to control but Vetorwee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Vetorwee wants to pass to mount but Kay is defending the position.
Vetorwee prevents Kay from improving his position.
Vetorwee not doing much here.
Vetorwee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vetorwee pulls his head out easily.
Vetorwee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay tries to roll over but Vetorwee keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Vetorwee 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.
Kay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vetorwee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vetorwee's back!
Vetorwee is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Kay working for a choke but Vetorwee is defending well. #T3#
Vetorwee tries to escape but Kay has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kay is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vetorwee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vetorwee tries to break free.
Vetorwee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vetorwee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kay pulls his head out easily.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Vetorwee looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vetorwee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Vetorwee looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.
Kay is keen to just control but Vetorwee is a slippery customer.
Kay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vetorwee moves into full guard.
Kay stands up over Vetorwee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vetorwee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay cracks Vetorwee with a solid left hand.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay cracks Vetorwee with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Vetorwee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kay sprawls well initially but Vetorwee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vetorwee pulls his head out easily.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Vetorwee has control of the leg.
Vetorwee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vetorwee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kay for as long as he can get away with.
Kay wants to improve his position but Vetorwee is controlling well.
Vetorwee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kay looking for subs from the bottom but Vetorwee mounts him!
Vetorwee controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Kay tries to lock up and control but Vetorwee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vetorwee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vetorwee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kay is looking to escape.
Kay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kay 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.#T2#
Vetorwee trying to control from half guard but Kay is working away.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Kay is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Vetorwee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vetorwee moves nicely into side control.
Kay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vetorwee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Vetorwee is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Vetorwee trying to control from Kay's half guard. Kay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kay working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Vetorwee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vetorwee passes Kay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vetorwee in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vetorwee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Vetorwee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kay wants to control but Vetorwee is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vetorwee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vetorwee wants to pass to mount but Kay is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawvin Vetorwee dominated that second round.
That's time! Vetorwee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Vetorwee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kay to the ground. Vetorwee is now in Kay's guard.#SUB2#
Kay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vetorwee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vetorwee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vetorwee stays in close to Kay's body and controls the position.
Vetorwee passes Kay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kay trying to control from the bottom.
Vetorwee not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Vetorwee wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it. #T1#
Kay is trying to maintain the position but Vetorwee is very close to passing his half guard.
Vetorwee is taking a breather. Kay 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.#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vetorwee content to control rather than advance.
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vetorwee passes to full mount! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vetorwee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vetorwee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kay is looking to escape.
Vetorwee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kay wants to control but Vetorwee is having none of it.
Mawvin Vetorwee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vetorwee looking to control but Kay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Kay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vetorwee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kay has given up his back here. Will Vetorwee look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Vetorwee has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Vetorwee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kay tries to roll but Vetorwee sticks to his back.
Kay is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kay is really stuck here.
Vetorwee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vetorwee.
Vetorwee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Kay tries to escape the position.
What can Kay do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vetorwee trying to control momentarily.
Vetorwee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kay is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vetorwee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vetorwee.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawvin Vetorwee!
Post fight, Mawvin Vetorwee took to the microphone: 'The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.

Event: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Brown throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kay counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Kay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown 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.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kay stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Kay working some strikes from top position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kay stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kay 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.
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Kay scoring with strikes.
Kay lands an elbow.
Kay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kay prevents Brown from escaping the position.#T2#
Kay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down.
Kay prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kay working the head with strikes. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Kay in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brown looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kay turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
An out of breath Lars Kay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hornby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hornby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kay's guard.#SUB#
Hornby wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kay's closed guard. He's half up but Kay has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kay pivots and extends the arm, Hornby falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kay! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Marcus throws a head kick but Kay moves out of range.
Kay moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming. #KD2#
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Kay tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Kay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kay is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Marcus cracks Kay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kay falls to his knees and Marcus doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
A victorious Philip Marcus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Okafor II
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Kay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graines.
Graines fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graines misses with a wild body shot.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Graines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Kay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graines misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Graines #TD#
so Kay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Graines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kay missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. Kay eventually gives up the hold.
Graines trying to hold on to Kay's head to control him but Kay postures up.
Graines gets full guard.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graines's head.
Kay cracks Graines with a solid left hand.
Kay is working Graines over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB2#
Graines looking for a guillotine here but Kay defends easily.
Kay wants to control from the top but Graines keeps moving.
Kay passes Graines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kay working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Graines is rocked!#SUB#
Kay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graines is still in real trouble! Can Kay finish him?
Kay scores with a big shot! Graines's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Graines! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, 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: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Kay slips a straight right by Graines.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Graines avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kay closes the distance and pushes Graines back into the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graines's elbow.
Graines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graines misses with an elbow strike.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graines misses with some punches.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graines wants to get back to striking at distance but Kay won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Graines avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage. #TD2#
Graines has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kay clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Graines trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Kay preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Graines. #T1#
Kay turns into Graines and is now in his guard.
Kay works over Graines with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Graines is keeping the position.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graines controlling Kay's posture.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graines's guard.
Kay throwing shots but Graines is blocking nicely.
Kay trying to control from half guard but Graines is working away.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay working over Graines with some ground and pound. Graines looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graines is trying to control but can't.
Kay is keen to just control but Graines is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. Kay eventually gives up the hold.
Kay trying to pass the guard but Graines defending well.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Kay scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Graines is rocked!
Kay lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Graines quite badly. Graines pulls Kay in close trying to recover. Kay postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Graines on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Graines doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, 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.

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