Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Trapperson misses with a takedown attempt
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Trapperson with a poor takedown
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman takes a swing at Trapperson's ribcage but misses.
Usman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Usman clobbers Trapperson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trapperson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trappy Trapperson.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trapperson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Usman.#T1#
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Nice shot lands for Usman.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman throws a right hand that Trapperson ducks under and follows up with a left that Trapperson also avoids with ease.
Trapperson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trapperson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trapperson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usman's waist but Usman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trapperson off to one side.
Usman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trapperson shoots for a double leg takedown but Usman sprawls well. He's pushed Trapperson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Usman connects with a body shot that sends Trapperson's belly button to the back.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman 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. #T2#
A jab lands there for Usman.
Trapperson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapperson.
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!
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman lands a nice shot that snaps Trapperson's head back.
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trapperson's head backwards.
Usman scores with a nice head shot.
Trapperson walks into a straight right hand from Usman.
Usman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trapperson was well out of range. Poor timing from Usman.
Trapperson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Usman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usman misses with a body shot. #T3#
Trapperson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usman, as that shot connected.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Usman finds it's target.#ROC#Trapperson is rocked!
Trapperson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Trapperson tries to counter with a clinch but Usman shakes him off and moves away.
Trapperson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Usman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trapperson thinking.
Usman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trapperson.
Trapperson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Usman finds it's way round the side to connect with Trapperson's head. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Usman.
Trapperson is still on wobbly legs! Can Usman finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Trapperson's ribs.
Usman thuds a left hand into Trapperson's body.
Trapperson seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usman.
Trapperson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Usman throws a body punch but Trapperson moves out of range.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trapperson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Usman lands with a hook. Trapperson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trapperson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trapperson shoots in for a double leg but Usman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trappy Trapperson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Usman swinging wildly here.
Trapperson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trapperson tries for a takedown but Usman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trapperson closes the distance and clinches up with Usman, looking for a takedown. Trapperson pushes Usman against the cage but Usman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trappy Trapperson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Trapperson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Usman has got the better of the exchanges.
Usman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Usman thuds a left hand into Trapperson's body.
RaeRae Usman is winning the standup battle so far.
Trapperson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Usman connects with the punch.
Trapperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been informed that Trapperson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Usman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trapperson doesn't seem bothered though.
Trapperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman is looking to wear down Trapperson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usman counters with a left to the body.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Usman counter with a right hand. #T2#
Usman throws a right hand that Trapperson ducks under and follows up with a left that Trapperson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman lands a nice looking body shot.
Usman with a jab.
Trapperson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Usman lands with a nice body punch.
Trapperson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman throws a body punch but Trapperson moves out of range.
Trapperson with the counter takedown but Usman avoids it easily.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Trapperson's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Usman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Usman lands a jab to Trapperson's midsection.
Trapperson shoots in and drives through. Usman sprawls well.
Usman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Trapperson feints the counter takedown.
Trapperson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Usman as he connects with a hook.
Usman lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Usman!
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trapperson's head backwards.
Usman circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Usman misses the target.
Trapperson takes one to the chin there.
Trapperson has his takedown stuffed
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Trapperson tries for a takedown but Usman circles away easily
and Usman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Trapperson out cold! What a finish! Usman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). RaeRae Usman!
RaeRae Usman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was a good fight to end on. I'm going to take some time away from the cage. I'd like to thank my fans.'.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Shima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Usman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Usman.
Usman is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
Usman tries to clinch but Shima is having none of it.
Usman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shima duly obliges.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Usman 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.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Shima blocks a head kick by Usman.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Usman tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Usman clinches up against the cage.
Usman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Usman jumps guard but Shima stands there with Usman around his waist. Usman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Usman.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Usman's ribcage. Usman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Shima cracks Usman with a good jab.
Usman throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range.
Usman misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Usman tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Usman misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp 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!
Usman connects with a nice looking jab.
Usman misses with a head kick.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Usman is looking to clinch but Shima is avoiding it.
Shima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Usman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Usman lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usman throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Usman slips a straight right by Shima.
Usman throws a leg kick but Shima moved away.
Usman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Usman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usman scrambles back to his feet.
Usman scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Usman misses
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usman has Shima pressed against the cage, preventing Shima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Usman jumps into guard, dragging Shima to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shima passes Usman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Shima decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Usman rushes Shima and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usman can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
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 Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shima looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well. #CL2#
Usman has Shima up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Usman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usman throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Usman misses with a head kick.
It looks like Shima has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Usman tries to clinch but Shima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Usman moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shima scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Usman is rocked!
Shima connects with a stiff jab that staggers Usman - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
A relieved looking Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Usman moves out of range easily.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Schotel is just out of range.
Schotel feinted with a counter takedown.
Schotel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Usman 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.
Schotel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usman.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schotel throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Schotel.
A leg kick checked by Usman.
Schotel wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Usman scores with a hook to the body. Schotel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Schotel tries to work over Usman's front leg with a kick but Usman checks it.
Schotel tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schotel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Usman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schotel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Usman circles away easily
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Usman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schotel. #T2#
Schotel fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Schotel.
Usman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Usman finds it's target.
Usman throws a head kick that Schotel semi-blocks.
Schotel misses with a wild combination.
Usman throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Schotel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Schotel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Usman jabs at Schotel's body.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Usman.
Usman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schotel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usman.
Schotel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Schotel's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Usman falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Usman's head back.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
A head kick from Usman lands but Ferreira-Alves takes it in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman connects with a jab.
Usman stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usman under the eye.
A slow jab from Usman misses its intended target.
Usman misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman moves out of range as Ferreira-Alves strikes.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira-Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Usman kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Usman moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Usman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Usman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira-Alves rather than just go for the knockout.
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Good leg kick by Usman.
Usman tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Usman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Usman from escaping the position.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Usman is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves lands a strong strike to the head of Usman. That's dazed him! Ferreira-Alves looking to finish here. Usman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ferreira-Alves lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Shima blocks the body kick.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman lands with a right hand.
Usman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Usman lands the left hand.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shima throws a series of punches but Usman avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Usman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shima, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Usman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima taking a breather.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Usman misses with an elbow strike.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman misses with an elbow over the top.
Shima works on Usman's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima cracks Usman with a nice body shot.#T2#
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Usman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Usman misses with a punch to the body.
Shima prevents a body shot from Usman.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.
Usman takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Usman.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Usman drags the fight down to the ground.
Shima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Trials Of Fortitude that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Usman is proving hard to escape from.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shima 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.
Usman wants to stand and escape but Shima is having none of it. #T4##SU#
Shima stands up and waves to Usman to follow him.
Usman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima lands with a cross.
Shima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shima as he jumps to the side.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman wants to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usman tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Usman slips under a jab.
Shima throws a right hand that Usman ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman also avoids with ease.
Shima takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima looks to throw the jab but Usman is out of range.
Shima misses with a hook.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
Shima avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Usman misses with a looping right.#T2#
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima swings for the body but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Usman connects with a looping right hand.
Shima misses with an uppercut
and Usman counters with a series of strikes. Shima will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman slips under a jab from Shima.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usman doesn't seem bothered though.
Usman connects with a high kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Usman takes one to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Usman has Shima up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Usman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Usman counters with a two punch combo.
Usman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Jab by Usman.
Usman scores with a punch to the head.
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Usman gets caught flat footed, as Shima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Usman checks the leg kick.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Usman tries to clinch up but Shima circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima stuffs the takedown.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Shima is out of range.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Usman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usman shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Usman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Usman does it's job there.
Usman avoids the body shot from Shima. #T2#
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima lands with a right that hurts Usman. Usman looks to clinch but Shima throws a short knee that drops Usman. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tetsuo Shima!
During a confident post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Usman tries to clinch but Hamada is having none of it.
Usman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Usman ducks down to avoid it.
Usman wants to clinch up but Hamada keeps it at a distance.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target. #CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Hamada has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Usman.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Usman has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman avoids the head kick by Hamada.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Usman tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Usman 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.
Hamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamada connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamada at a distance.
Hamada lands a jab.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Usman counters with a three punch combo that has Hamada backing up. Hamada nods at Usman to acknowledge the strikes.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman fails to land the takedown.
Ryo Hamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Usman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Usman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamada prevents a body shot from Usman.
Hamada avoids a wild elbow strike from Usman.
Usman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.#T3#
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada won't allow it.
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage. #BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Usman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Hamada throws a big shot that misses.
Hamada throws a jab when Usman was well out of range.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hamada misses with a double jab.
Usman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Usman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Usman prevents Hamada from standing back up.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman prevents Hamada from improving his position.
Hamada is working hard here to advance position.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamada trying to control but Usman postures up. #ES#
Hamada pushes Usman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usman circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Usman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada takes one to the chin there.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hamada tries to keep at a distance but Usman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamada tries to circle away but Usman has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Hamada manages to pull guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman preventing the sweep.
Hamada has a closed guard, preventing Usman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada striking off his back but it's not causing Usman any problems. #T1##SU2#
Hamada is working an open guard so Usman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Usman rushes Hamada and presses him up against the cage.
Hamada tries to circle away but Usman has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamada circles away.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamada to keep the fight standing.
Hamada working hard to break the clinch.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Usman gets control of Hamada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Usman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Usman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hamada doesn't defend quickly enough and Usman has managed to lock this one up! Can Hamada escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Usman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
A very excited looking RaeRae Usman 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: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Usman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Usman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Usman controlling Anderson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson 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. #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.#SUB2#
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
Usman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Anderson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes to side control. #T3#
Usman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson is positioning himself well to prevent Usman advancing to mount.
Usman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Usman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Usman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Usman.
Usman with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but RaeRae Usman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Usman manages to pull guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Usman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Usman being controlled here, momentarily.
Usman wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to control the position.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Usman has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1##SUB2#
Usman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Usman looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Usman gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Usman working a defensive guard here.
RaeRae Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
Usman tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.#T3#
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Usman kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usman wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usman.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Usman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard. #T4#
Usman wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman gets back to full guard.
Usman 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.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson 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#
Usman takes one to the chin there.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Usman is looking to clinch. #TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Usman has wrist control.#SUB2#
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usman is trying to keep Anderson in close. #SUB2#
Usman working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Usman with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Usman being controlled for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy. #T3#
Usman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Usman reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard.
Usman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Anderson is controlling Usman's posture.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Usman's guard. #REVR##T4#
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving.
Anderson is really struggling to control Usman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
After winning the bout, Brownie Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman. #TD#
Pinales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usman's guard.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Usman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Usman manages to break the clinch.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Usman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Usman wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Usman 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.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Usman.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Usman throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Usman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Pinales shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usman 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.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.#T2#
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usman leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinales back to the cage. Usman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman. #T3#
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales dodges the punch combination from Usman.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinales rather than just go for the knockout.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pinales 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. #T4##SUB#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Usman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Usman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Usman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usman avoids it really well and circles away.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Usman misses.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.
Usman swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Usman connects with a body shot.
Usman misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman lands an overhand right.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
RaeRae Usman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman misses with a hook.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman 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.
Pinales wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Pinales stands and throws Usman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Usman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usman is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Usman is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Javier Pinales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Usman gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Usman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Usman working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman 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#
Pinales slips under a jab.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
Pinales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usman counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Pinales fails to land the takedown.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Usman.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Usman, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Usman against the cage but Usman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinales ducks right into an uppercut from Usman.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usman misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Usman managing to control the position. #SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Usman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##T3#
Usman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Usman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usman swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pinales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinales forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Usman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Usman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usman defends it well. #SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinales pulls his head out easily.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Usman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
RaeRae Usman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pinales 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.
Usman is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
RaeRae Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Usman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaeRae Usman!
Our winner, RaeRae Usman, 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: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Broomsdale cracks Usman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Usman.
Broomsdale avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman cracks Broomsdale with a good jab.
Broomsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Usman throws a leg kick but Broomsdale moved away.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Broomsdale has time to react.
Usman misses with a right hand
and Broomsdale counters with a good low kick that Usman was not able to check.
Broomsdale walks into a jab.
Broomsdale feints and then cracks Usman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usman down.
Usman wants to clinch.
As Usman backs away, Broomsdale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Broomsdale throws a solid leg kick but Usman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broomsdale.
Usman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Usman tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Broomsdale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Broomsdale.
Usman prevents a body shot from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usman fails to pull guard.
Broomsdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broomsdale looking to throw knees to the head but Usman is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Usman pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing that Broomsdale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Usman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Broomsdale 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 Usman.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Usman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Broomsdale tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Broomsdale is staying tight to Usman's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Usman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broomsdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usman is still trying to improve position.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Usman is working from the bottom.
Broomsdale landing a few strikes. #SU#
Broomsdale stands up and beckons Usman to his feet.
Usman throws a series of punches but Broomsdale avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Good shot there by Broomsdale.
Usman scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Usman misses.
Broomsdale feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Usman misses.
Usman throws a lazy body kick
and Broomsdale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Broomsdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Broomsdale misses the target.
Broomsdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Broomsdale avoids it.
Usman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman throws a right hand that misses
and Broomsdale counters with a nice leg kick.
Broomsdale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch but Broomsdale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Usman. Broomsdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broomsdale.
Broomsdale misses with a body kick.
Usman moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Usman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usman throws a nice head kick!
Broomsdale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Usman moves out of range of the leg kick from Broomsdale.
Usman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broomsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broomsdale blocks a head kick by Usman.
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 Ezekiel Broomsdale will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Broomsdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
Broomsdale lands a leg kick that knocks Usman off balance momentarily.
Broomsdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broomsdale misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
Broomsdale slips a straight right by Usman.
Broomsdale is looking to counter with a body kick.
Broomsdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Broomsdale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Usman.
Usman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broomsdale. Broomsdale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman misses with a body kick.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Usman slips under a jab from Broomsdale.
Usman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the body kick from Usman.
Broomsdale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Usman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Usman throws a head kick that misses
and Broomsdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usman throws a leg kick but Broomsdale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Broomsdale throws a front kick that sends Usman stumbling back into the cage.
Broomsdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usman.
Broomsdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broomsdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Usman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Broomsdale circles away.
Usman scores with a head kick. Broomsdale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Broomsdale checks the leg kick.
Broomsdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman missing with a left hand there. Broomsdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Broomsdale misses the target.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Broomsdale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale misses with a straight left.
Usman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Usman is looking to land body kicks.
Broomsdale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Usman avoids the body shot from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Usman misses with a left hand
and Broomsdale scores with a counter punch that sends Usman to the canvas! Broomsdale smells blood - he's punishing Usman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Usman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
An out of breath Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinales slips a jab and a cross from Usman.
A big right from Usman misses.
Pinales moves out of range as Usman throws a body kick.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usman defends it well.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Usman misses with a head kick.
Pinales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Usman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usman defends it well.
Pinales shoots in for a double leg but Usman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinales's head.
Usman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinales's head.#T1#
Usman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinales slips a straight right by Usman.
Usman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Usman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinales.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Usman throws a nice head kick!
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Usman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Usman misses with the combination.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Usman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman lands with a kick to the temple. Pinales shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Usman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Pinales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pinales pushes down on Usman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
Pinales prevents Usman from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Usman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Pinales stops Usman from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Usman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Usman is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Usman kicks Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Usman.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Usman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usman throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Usman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Usman.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Pinales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinales showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Usman defends the submission attempt.
Pinales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Usman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usman is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Usman throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control.
Usman pushes Pinales away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinales gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Pinales is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Usman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pinales gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Usman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pinales lets go of the hold and Usman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usman works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
Handicks tries to move into range but Usman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Usman.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Usman lands a head shot.
Handicks clobbers Usman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Handicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usman. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman lands a jab to the head.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Handicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Usman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Usman catches Handicks right on the button with a cross.
Usman misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Usman misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman misses with a double jab.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks avoids the body shot from Usman.
Handicks cracks Usman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usman looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Usman tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handicks, as that shot connected.
Usman staying out of range there.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks lands a body shot.
Usman avoids the body shot from Handicks.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Usman throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Usman.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Usman scores with a body shot.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Usman.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usman's hands.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Usman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Handicks counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Winks throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Winks misses.
Winks lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like RaeRae Usman has been cut.
Winks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winks 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.
Winks stuffs the takedown.
Usman tries for a takedown but Winks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman misses with a looping right.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Usman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Winks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Usman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winks has tightened it up now! Usman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks 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.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Usman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Silver throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Usman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silver to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Usman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Usman tries for a kimura but Silver is defending well. #SUB#
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Usman working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Usman.
Usman 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#
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Usman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usman trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Usman working away.#SUB#
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Silver tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Usman tries for a kimura but Silver is defending well.
Silver is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Usman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Usman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Usman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silver is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silver is trying to improve his position.
Usman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Usman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Usman trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Silver is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Usman trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver 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#
Usman is working to tighten his grip on Silver's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silver has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Usman is really squeezing tight and eventually Silver passes out! Usman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
During a confident post fight interview, RaeRae Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 29
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Usman misses with a shot to the body
and Velderman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman misses with a jab to the body
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usman misses with a left hand
and Velderman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Velderman moves into the clinch.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Usman.
Velderman digs a right hand into Usman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Usman's gas tank.
A short right from Velderman.
Usman tries to pull guard but Velderman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Velderman 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.
Usman jumps guard but Velderman stands there with Usman around his waist. Usman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman pushes Usman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Usman manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Usman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Velderman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Usman has tightened it up now! Velderman 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
RaeRae Usman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld fight night 27
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1#
Usman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Usman does no damage.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
We've been informed that Usman 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.
Usman avoids the head kick by Broomsdale.
Broomsdale misses with a wild body shot.
Broomsdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Usman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Usman misses with a hook.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that Usman semi-blocks.
Usman throws a body punch but Broomsdale moves out of range.
Broomsdale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usman connects with a right hand. Broomsdale shakes it off.
Usman takes a swing at Broomsdale's ribcage but misses.
Usman takes a swing at Broomsdale's ribcage but 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!
Usman throws a hook to the side of Broomsdale's head but Broomsdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broomsdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Broomsdale just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Broomsdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Usman digs a good body shot into Broomsdale's ribs.
Usman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Broomsdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broomsdale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Broomsdale bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Broomsdale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broomsdale blocks a jab.
Usman swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Broomsdale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Broomsdale.
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!
Broomsdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Broomsdale rather than just go for the knockout.
Broomsdale misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broomsdale circles away quickly and effectively.
Broomsdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Usman. That did some damage!
Usman works Broomsdale's body with a nice hook.
Broomsdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Broomsdale misses with a hook
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Usman misses.
Broomsdale missing with a left hand there. Usman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Usman throws a right hand that Broomsdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Broomsdale also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Broomsdale. #T3#
Broomsdale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Broomsdale misses.
Broomsdale takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Broomsdale looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Usman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Broomsdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Broomsdale throws a solid leg kick but Usman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broomsdale.
Usman misses with a double jab
and Broomsdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usman connects with a body shot that sends Broomsdale's belly button to the back.
Broomsdale avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broomsdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Usman.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broomsdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Usman's head.#ROC#Usman is rocked!
A head kick by Broomsdale - that's a beauty! Usman is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Broomsdale can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Our winner, Ezekiel Broomsdale, 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.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Rossiter tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Usman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Usman misses.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman connects with a crisp jab.
Rossiter misses with a straight left.
Rossiter scores with a jab.
Usman dodges the punch combination from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rossiter.
Rossiter works over Usman's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Usmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Usman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses.
Usman throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Rossiter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman throws a lazy body kick
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Rossiter throws a counter combo.
Rossiter throws a jab when Usman was well out of range.
Rossiter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Usman checks it well.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usman is looking to chop away at Rossiter's legs.
Rossiter lands with an uppercut that bounces Usman off the cage and back into range.
Rossiter tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Usman. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Rossiter avoids it.
Rossiter throws a big shot that misses.
Usman connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossiter cracks Usman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usman misses with a hook
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usman swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
Usman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a jab to the body
and Usman counters with a good low kick that Rossiter was not able to check.
Rossiter throws an off balance right hand
and Usman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossiter counters with an inside leg kick.
Rossiter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rossiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Usman misses.
As Usman backs off Rossiter throws a huge counter combo but Usman manages to avoid it all.
Rossiter scores with a sloppy right hand. Usman should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Usman takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Usman walks into a left hand.
Usman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rossiter looks to throw the jab but Usman is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Usman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Usman misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Rossiter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
Usman throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter slips a jab from Usman.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Rossiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossiter.
Rossiter scores with a hook to the body. Usman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Usman throws a head kick that misses.
Usman misses with the body kick
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Usman.
Rossiter throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Usman duly obliges.
Usman with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Rossiter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rossiter looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well.
Usman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossiter misses with a looping left.
Usman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rossiter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usman avoids the body shot from Rossiter.
Jab, jab by Rossiter - just one landing.
Usman misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Rossiter connects with a leg kick.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossiter jabs at Usman's body.
Rossiter throws an overhand right that has Usman reeling! Rossiter follows up with more punches and Usman is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Rossiter!
Kai Rossiter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usman on his heels. He'll look to pass Usman's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randy dives into side control. #REVB#
Randy trying to control the position but Usman is working away.
Usman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randy is controlling him well.#SUB#
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy prevents Usman from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Randy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Randy wants to stand but Usman has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Randy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Usman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Randy asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Randy wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Usman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Usman trying to get back to his feet but Randy is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randy looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Randy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Randy has got his arm under Usman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Usman has spun round into Randy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Randy looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman is looking to stand up but Randy won't let him. #SUB#
Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usman wanted to stand there but Randy had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Randy lands a jab to the nose.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Usman.
Usman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Usman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Randy throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Usman to the canvas! Usman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Randy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Usman throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Rocha has been cut.
Rocha wants to clinch up but Usman keeps it at a distance.
Rocha wants to clinch up but Usman keeps it at a distance.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick lands for Usman.
Usman lands the left hand.#KD2#
Usman sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rocha to the ground! Usman dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha tries to reverse the position but Usman maintains control.
Oh Rocha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Usman gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Usman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rocha closes the distance but Usman moves to the side
and Usman scores with a counter punch that sends Rocha to the canvas! Usman smells blood - he's punishing Rocha with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rocha has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RaeRae Usman!
RaeRae Usman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2022

#R1#
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Usman lands a jab to Slice's midsection.
Usman lands a head kick. Slice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Slice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Usman.#CL#
Slice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usman, pushing him back against the cage.
Usman has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Usman pulls guard effortlessly.
Usman is adopting a defensive guard.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Slice throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Usman's body to avoid the submission. Usman has instead reached around Slice's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Usman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). RaeRae Usman!
Our winner, RaeRae Usman, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Tuijottaja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuijottaja misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Usman gets tackled into the cage by Tuijottaja . Tuijottaja maintains the clinch.
Tuijottaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Usman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuijottaja missing with knees to the body.
Tuijottaja wants to stall.
Tuijottaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Usman avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Usman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tuijottaja uses from the top position. #SUB#
Usman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tuijottaja rolls with it to try and escape but Usman cranks on the arm and Tuijottaja is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RaeRae Usman!
RaeRae Usman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Musaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Musaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musaga.
Musaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Musaga closes the distance and pushes Usman back into the cage.
Musaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Musaga.
Usman tries to pull guard but Musaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usman jumps guard but Musaga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dogo Musaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Musaga lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Musaga as the two fighters clinch.
Musaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Usman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Musaga walks away with a smile on his face. Usman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Musaga scores with a nice right hand.
Dogo Musaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Musaga throws a leg kick but Usman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Usman tries to counter with a clinch but Musaga shakes him off and moves away.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musaga throws out the jab.
Usman moves away from the strike by Musaga.
Usman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Usman gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usman.
Usman takes a shot to the head.
Musaga lands with a left to the head.
Musaga pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musaga lands a right hand.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Musaga has him pressed against the cage.
Musaga lands a body shot.
Usman looks winded!
Musaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musaga scores with a shot to the side of Usman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Musaga on the inside. #ROC#Usman is rocked!
Musaga misses with some punches.
Usman is still on wobbly legs! Can Musaga finish him?
Musaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Usman.
A head punch on the inside from Musaga fails to land.
Usman seems to have recovered his senses.
Musaga lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Musaga creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Usman with a big uppercut! Usman tries to clinch up but Musaga pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Usman to the mat! Usman covers up and Musaga unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dogo Musaga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dogo Musaga made sure he mentioned Real Men Juice, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated RaeRae Usman had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Usman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Usman controlling him for the moment.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Usman is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Usman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Usman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Usman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Usman eventually gives up the hold.
Usman controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Usman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Usman works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Usman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Jackson is pushing Usman's head away, looking to escape. Usman manages to hold on to the position though.
Usman 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.
Jackson tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position. #SUB#
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Usman advances to full mount. #SUB#
Usman looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it. #T3#
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Usman wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman. #SUB#
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Usman looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Usman is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #ES2#
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Usman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Usman closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Usman tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. 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.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Brent Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usman tries to clinch up.#T2#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Usman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Usman off and has taken his back!#T3#
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson looking to hold on to the position here but Usman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brent Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usman scores with a nice body kick.
Usman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.#T4#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range. #CL#
Usman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usman.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brent Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Usman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Usman is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Usman lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Usman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Usman swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Usman goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Usman is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Usman's takedown attempt.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Usman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Usman drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Usman off! Usman jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Usman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Usman keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
RaeRae Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brent Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Brent Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Usman tries to counter with a clinch but Wilder shakes him off and moves away.
Usman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usman 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.
Wilder lands a head kick. Usman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Usman tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman takes one on the button.
Wilder works Usman's body with a nice hook.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder misses with a hook. Usman ducked under it nicely.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Usman does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Usman clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Usman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilder pushes Usman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Usman blocks a body shot from Wilder. #T1##TD2#
Usman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Usman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder pushes Usman off looking to stand but Usman dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Usman is keen to just control but Wilder is a slippery customer.
Usman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Usman is working for a submission of some sort.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Wilder is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Usman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilder is looking to control Usman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilder avoid being mounted?
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Usman has control of the leg.
Usman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Usman wants to take a breather but Wilder is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Usman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Usman swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Usman throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.#T4#
Wilder defending well as Usman loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Usman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Usman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Usman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Titus Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Wilder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Usman tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Wilder feints and then cracks Usman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usman down.
Usman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wilder lands a nice hook to Usman's body. Usman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Usman misses with the combination.
Usman takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Usman! Wilder dives in looking to finish! Usman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Wilder!
Titus Wilder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Usman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.
Usman 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.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Usman is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Usman avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely.
Sycek misses with a head shot. Usman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sycek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sycek defends it easily.#T1#
Sycek is in close to Usman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Sycek loads up on a big left hand. Usman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sycek looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Usman can't hide his disappointment, as Sycek celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almeida checks a leg kick.
Almeida lands with a shot to the body.
Almeida throws a right hand that Usman ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman also avoids with ease.
Usman is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almeida. That's going to slow Usman down.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almeida as he avoids it easily.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Almeida lands a jab-cross combination.
Almeida checks a low kick from Usman.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Usman's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almeida.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almeida digs a good hook to Usman's body. #T1#
Almeida throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Almeida looks to land a body kick but Usman moved away.
Nice shot by Almeida.
Vitor Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from Usman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almeida! But no joy.
Almeida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Usman's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Almeida.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Usman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usman throws a quick counter head kick but Almeida was just out of range.
Almeida chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almeida counters with a right hand to the body.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Usman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Almeida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Usman tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.#T3#
Usman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almeida.
Usman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almeida's corner calls for a 1-2. Almeida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Almeida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usman under the eye.
Almeida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman misses with a body kick. #T4#
Usman fails with the takedown.
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick and Usman moves out of range easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Usman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Almeida presses forward with punches and knees until Usman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Usman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Almeida!
A relieved looking Vitor Almeida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated RaeRae Usman had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Covington
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Brown punishes Usman's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usman sprawls well. Usman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Brown lands a jab to Usman's midsection.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Usman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usman can pounce on him. #T1#
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Usman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usman.
Usman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Usman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Usman was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Usman tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Usman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Usman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Usman is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Usman tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Usman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown throws a series of punches but Usman avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well. #TD#
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Brown 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Usman is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Usman's guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Usman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Usman tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Usman regains half guard.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown prevents Usman from improving his position.#T2#
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Usman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Usman throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Brown slips under a jab from Usman.
Usman checks the leg kick.
Brown connects with a right hand. Usman shakes it off.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Usman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Usman moves away from the strike by Brown.
Usman scores with a spinning back kick!
Usman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Usman swings for the body but Brown moves out of range. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Brown punishes Usman's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Usman. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Usman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Usman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Usman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown throws a wild body kick that Usman sees coming a mile off.
Usman pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown is looking to wear down Usman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Usman misses.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Usman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Usman looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Usman has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Usman is out of range.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
Brown defending well as Usman loads up on a big left hand.
Brown checks a low kick from Usman.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a push kick but Usman slaps the foot to one side.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
John Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Usman throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usman.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with the left hand. Usman knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Usman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Usman
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
RaeRae Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Usman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Usman, which made it look bad.
Usman counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Fake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Usman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fake will feel that in the morning.
Fake lands a head shot.
Usman needs to keep his hands up - Fake had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Fake closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Usman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Usman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fake walks away with a smile on his face. Usman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Fake finds it's target.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Fake's ribs.
Fake with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Usman leaves his chin hanging out and Fake seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Usman crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pump Fake!
A less than humble Pump Fake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Imbembe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usman moves out of range of the leg kick from Imbembe.#CL2#
Usman pushes Imbembe up against the cage in a clinch.
Imbembe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Imbembe wants to break free but Usman has control. #TD2#
Usman successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Usman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imbembe is aware though and is defending well.
Imbembe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Usman's guard.
Usman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Usman is looking for a triangle but Imbembe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Usman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Imbembe doesn't defend quickly enough and Usman has managed to lock this one up! Can Imbembe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Usman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
A very excited looking RaeRae Usman 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: NYCL Fight Night (4)
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sycek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sycek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sycek pulls his head out easily.
Sycek wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Sycek is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Usman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sycek is looking to defend but Usman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sycek! Usman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sycek taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
After winning the bout, RaeRae Usman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Usman lands a jab to the head.
Cap darts in looking for a takedown but Usman gets double underhooks and turns Cap into the cage. #TD2#
Cap closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Cap wants to work for an arm triangle but Usman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap winds up and cracks Usman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Usman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Usman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cap defends well.
Usman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cap manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cap is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Cap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him.
Usman won't allow Cap to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cap is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Usman defends well.#SUB2#
Cap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Usman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman is looking to stand up but Cap won't let him.
Cap working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Cap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usman defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Usman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Usman is looking to stand up but Cap won't let him.
Usman stands and throws Cap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cap is not content to let Usman control the position.
Cap manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Cap is trying for a kimura here. Usman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cap wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Cap!

Event: NYCL 13 - Bishop vs Alaskiano
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Usman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Nice cross by Paul.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jake Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Usman jabs at Paul's body.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usman misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Usman.
Paul scores with a jab to the head.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Paul misses.
Paul backing away here, and Usman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paul sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Usman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Usman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Paul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Paul waved his t-shirt featuring Blaze Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Doyle tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Usman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usman lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Cameron Doyle has been cut.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Doyle on the inside. #BC2#
Usman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Usman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Usman counters with a nice body shot.
Doyle moves in looking to clinch but Usman pushes him off.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Usman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Usman scores with a jab. Doyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doyle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Usman.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Usman moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Usman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Usman connects with a body shot.
Usman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Doyle is rocked!
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Usman lands a big head kick that sends Doyle to the canvas! Usman follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RaeRae Usman!
Our winner, RaeRae Usman, 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.
Cameron Doyle was interviewed post fight and said 'The ref was wrong. I should have won. Next time ill get em.'.

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