Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Pugsley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alawi's half guard.
Pugsley is keen to just control but Alawi is a slippery customer.
Pugsley prevents Alawi from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is holding on to half guard well.
Alawi is trying to maintain the position but Pugsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi tries to roll over but Pugsley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alawi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugsley pulls his head out easily.
Pugsley prevents Alawi from improving his position.#T1#
Pugsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alawi pulls Pugsley in to control the position.
Alawi trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
Alawi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alawi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugsley is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pugsley postures up and lands a big shot to Alawi's brow.
Alawi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugsley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pugsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alawi trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Alawi content to stall in guard here.
Pugsley is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up. #T3#
Alawi advances position into side control!
Pugsley is looking for a sweep.
Pugsley prevents Alawi from improving position.
Alawi trying to control the position but Pugsley is working away.
Alawi taking a breather here.
Alawi wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy.
Alawi tries to move to mount but Pugsley blocks the move with his legs. #T4##SUB#
Alawi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pugsley is looking to regain half guard here but Alawi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pugsley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pugsley is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Pugsley is looking to regain half guard here but Alawi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Pugsley rushes Alawi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Alawi pulls guard effortlessly.
Pugsley cracks Alawi with a solid left hand.
Pugsley postures up.
Alawi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugsley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tahboule Alawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alawi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alawi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alawi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Alawi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alawi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pugsley's legs.
Alawi trying to control the action but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Pugsley trying to remain calm as Alawi controls from the top position.#SUB#
Alawi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Alawi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alawi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugsley is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pugsley trying to remain calm as Alawi controls from the top position.
Pugsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Alawi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alawi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alawi working away.
Alawi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pugsley's legs.
Alawi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pugsley!
Pugsley is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Alawi prevents Pugsley from getting the reversal.#T3#
Alawi looking to control but Pugsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Alawi working for a submission but Pugsley is keeping him at bay.
Pugsley tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Pugsley is desperately trying to improve his position but Alawi has a good base and remains in mount.
Pugsley wants to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Alawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alawi is really struggling to control Pugsley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Pugsley tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Pugsley is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Pugsley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alawi passes to side control.
Pugsley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alawi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alawi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pugsley's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Alawi takes a little break here. Pugsley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley wants to clinch.#TD#
Alawi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alawi lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alawi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #T1#
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Alawi defends easily.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #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.
Alawi stays in close to Pugsley's body and controls the position.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
Alawi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alawi forces his way into half guard.
Alawi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alawi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Alawi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugsley is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Alawi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pugsley reverses the position - he's now on top in Alawi's guard.
Pugsley pushing down on Alawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alawi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pugsley passes Alawi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pugsley prevents Alawi from improving his position.#T4#
Pugsley is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alawi has his hands clasped together around Pugsley's back. He's all about the action.
Alawi gets full guard.
Alawi controls Pugsley momentarily but Pugsley frees himself.
Alawi 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.
Alawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tahboule Alawi.
I think Alawi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tahboule Alawi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tahboule Alawi made sure he mentioned Pulling Guard, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Hug's corner calls for a 1-2. Hug obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pugsley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Hug misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pugsley.
Hug's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pugsley under the eye.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target. #CL2#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Hug in a clinch.
A short left from Hug.
Hug taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Pugsley blocks an uppercut.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugsley.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands. #T1##TD2#
Pugsley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugsley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pugsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hug is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Hug forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Hug 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. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.
Hug will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hug not doing much here.
Pugsley trying to control here.
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hug's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hug tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hug lands a nice hook to Pugsley's body. Pugsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pugsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Pugsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pugsley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pugsley lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Pugsley is working for a kimura but Hug is defending it quite comfortably.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pugsley pushing down on Hug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hug gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug looking for a sweep. Not yet Hug, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard. #REVR#
Pugsley being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt.
Hug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pugsley in his tracks.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug throws a hook but Pugsley avoids it easily.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Pugsley moved out of range nicely.
Pugsley feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Hug wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hug is working hard here to advance position.
Pugsley is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Pugsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pugsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pugsley pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pugsley needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Pugsley blocks a jab.#T3#
Pugsley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hug lands a jab to Pugsley's midsection.
Pugsley shoots in and drives through. Hug sprawls well.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
Pugsley shoots and misses
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Pugsley slips a jab from Hug.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pugsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hug darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug throws a low kick, looking for Pugsley's leg but Pugsley calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Hug lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Hug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugsley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley pushing down on Hug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hug tries to roll over but Pugsley keeps him under control.
Hug wants to sweep but Pugsley has passed to side control!
Pugsley taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pugsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug throws a push kick but Pugsley slaps the foot to one side.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hug cracks a nice hook into Pugsley's ribs.
Hug lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pugsley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Pugsley ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pugsley has time to react.#T1#
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pugsley tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pugsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pugsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hug misses the target.
Pugsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Pugsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Pugsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Pugsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Pugsley gets the takedown into side control.
Hug sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arthur Pugsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hug is looking to escape.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
Pugsley is keen to just control but Hug is a slippery customer.
Hug keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Hug's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hug!
Hug wants to hold on but Pugsley pushes him away.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pugsley lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Pugsley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pugsley prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Hug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pugsley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Pugsley.
Pugsley lands a nice shot to the head.
Pugsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape.
Pugsley lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Pugsley goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hug is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!

Event: OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Damato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Damato wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pugsley trying to control here.
Pugsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pugsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damato is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pugsley makes his way to full guard, as Damato worked for a kimura. #T1#
Damato trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for subs off his back but Damato has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pugsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Damato is working away from the top position though.
Damato is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pugsley reverses the position - he's now on top in Damato's guard.
Damato is trying to control the position but Pugsley postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pugsley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pugsley landing some decent shots from guard.
Damato working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugsley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Damato has his foot on Pugsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugsley works his way back into a safe position though.
Damato has control of Pugsley's left arm, preventing Pugsley from doing any damage.
Damato tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pugsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pugsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugsley has managed to get both his arms back between Damato's legs - danger averted.
Damato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugsley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Damato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugsley keeping full guard, as Damato tries to pass. #T4#
Damato wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
Damato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Damato content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pugsley has locked up a guillotine! Pugsley's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Damato is holding on here and Pugsley must be using up a lot of energy. Damato has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pugsley gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Yamamoto clinches.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Pugsley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Pugsley trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage. #TD2#
Pugsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pugsley has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Yamamoto stands up from Pugsley's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pugsley goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1##TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Yamamoto's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Pugsley moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Pugsley with that takedown attempt.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yamamoto gets a clinch. #T2#
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pugsley looking for a takedown.
Pugsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away. #CL#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Pugsley blocks the elbow strike.
Pugsley leaning against his opponent.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley is pushing Yamamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Pugsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pugsley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Pugsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action. #TD2#
Pugsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Pugsley has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Pugsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pugsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Yamamoto clinches up with Pugsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #TD2#
Pugsley jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Pugsley is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a triangle here. Yamamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugsley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: OFK 430 - Orsic Vs Martin
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Toal connects with a body shot.
Pugsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pugsley.
Toal throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Toal kicks off Pugsley and gets to his feet.
Pugsley moves away from the strike by Toal.
Pugsley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugsley.
Pugsley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toal sprawls and moves away.
Toal connects with a body shot that sends Pugsley's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Toal finds it's way through Pugsley's defenses. #CL#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Toal.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
Toal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Toal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pugsley can't fight it off and eventually Toal manages to take the fight to the floor. Pugsley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Toal pushes his legs off easily.
Toal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pugsley has his foot on Toal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toal works his way back into a safe position though.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toal controls the pace.#SUB#
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toal is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.
Toal wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Toal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pugsley looking to control. #T3#
Toal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keir Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Toal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugsley to the mat! Pugsley manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.
Pugsley is trying to keep Toal in close. #T4#
Toal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toal stopping the sweep attempt from Pugsley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toal defends well.
Pugsley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Toal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Toal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pugsley wants to control but Toal is keeping busy.
Pugsley is looking for a sweep. Toal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Keir Toal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pugsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily.
Pugsley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toal looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving. #T2#
Pugsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Toal is retaining full guard.
Toal controlling the position.
Toal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Toal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugsley to the mat! Pugsley manages to get full guard. #T3#
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pugsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pugsley working for submissions but it's allowed Toal to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toal is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pugsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toal is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal trying to control from half guard but Pugsley is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Toal lands a nice hook to Pugsley's body. Pugsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pugsley wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
and Toal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugsley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pugsley wants to clinch up but Toal keeps it at a distance.
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal jabs Pugsley right on the nose. Pugsley blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Toal drives through with a takedown into Pugsley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Toal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pugsley's body to avoid the submission. Pugsley has instead reached around Toal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pugsley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Pugsley!
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.

Event: OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Alawi.#TD#
Pugsley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alawi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pugsley to the mat. Pugsley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alawi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alawi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alawi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alawi content to stall in guard here.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alawi is pushing down on Pugsley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pugsley is fighting to maintain full guard but Alawi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alawi tries to pass to full mount but Pugsley defends it. #T1#
Pugsley is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Alawi slows the pace down in half guard.
Alawi is looking to advance position but Pugsley won't allow it.
Alawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alawi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alawi controlling from mount. #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.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugsley is looking to escape. #SUB#
Alawi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pugsley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pugsley!
Alawi is trying to control the position but Pugsley postures up.
Pugsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alawi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pugsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alawi's head.
Alawi controlling Pugsley's posture.
Alawi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi is trying to keep Pugsley in close. #SUB#
Alawi looking for subs off his back but Pugsley has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Pugsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugsley lands a nice short elbow.
Pugsley trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Pugsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Pugsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alawi sees it coming and defends easily.
Pugsley passes to side control. #SUB2#
Pugsley tries for a kimura but Alawi is defending well. #T4#
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Pugsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Alawi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugsley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alawi regains half guard.
Pugsley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Pugsley postures up and lands a big shot to Alawi's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pugsley shoots in and drives through. Alawi sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Alawi misses the target.#TD#
Alawi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pugsley!
Alawi controlling the position from side mount.
Alawi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pugsley!
Pugsley is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi takes Pugsley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pugsley is in trouble.
Alawi wants to control but Pugsley is keeping busy.#T1#
Pugsley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alawi controls the action.
Alawi doesn't have the hooks in and Pugsley manages to turn into his guard.
Alawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alawi tries to pass to full mount but Pugsley defends it.
Still in half guard, Alawi seems content to control.#T2#
Pugsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugsley.
Alawi pushes down on Pugsley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pugsley won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
Pugsley trying to control but Alawi postures up.
Pugsley manages to get to full guard.
Alawi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tahboule Alawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alawi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alawi trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Alawi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alawi trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Alawi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alawi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Pugsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugsley has control of Alawi's left arm, preventing Alawi from doing any damage.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pugsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alawi did well to prevent Pugsley getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Alawi circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Alawi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alawi pulls Pugsley in close to his closed guard and prevents Pugsley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pugsley works over Alawi with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Pugsley from controlling successfully.
Pugsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Pugsley working some strikes from top position.
Alawi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugsley is one step ahead there.
Pugsley wants to pass the guard but Alawi is keeping the position.
Pugsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pugsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Alawi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugsley being controlled here momentarily.
Pugsley lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Alawi 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alawi is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Alawi 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.
Pugsley wants to sweep here but Alawi controlling him for the moment.
Pugsley is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Alawi pushes his legs off easily.
Alawi slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Alawi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pugsley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alawi slows the pace down in half guard.
Alawi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pugsley!
Pugsley tries to improve his position but instead Alawi has taken his back! #SUB#
Alawi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pugsley won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Alawi off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tahboule Alawi!
A relieved looking Tahboule Alawi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK403-Ekouba - Dobrosavljevic
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Damato throws the left hand but Pugsley avoids the punch easily.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Damato thows a leg kick but Pugsley checks it #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Damato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pugsley dives into side control. #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Damato is letting Pugsley control him for a moment. #T1#
Pugsley landing strikes.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.
Pugsley taking a break here but Damato is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working for a kimura but Damato is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Pugsley seems content to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Damato is staying active underneath Pugsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pugsley.
Pugsley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Pugsley lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pugsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Pugsley uses his free foot to push down on Damato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Damato. #SUB2#
Damato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pugsley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Damato sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#ES#
Damato kicks Pugsley off and gets back to his feet.
Damato throws a right hand that Pugsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Pugsley also avoids with ease.
Damato swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pugsley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato keeping moving, preventing Pugsley from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley works over Damato with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damato.#TD#
Damato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Damato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Damato fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Damato seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Damato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugsley is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Damato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damato tries to advance position but instead Pugsley slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Damato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pugsley's head.
Pugsley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Damato stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pugsley has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Damato manages to get his head free but now Pugsley has transitioned to an armbar! Damato grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pugsley! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Pugsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McKraken trying to control here.
McKraken is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pugsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKraken taking some punishment here, with Pugsley in his half guard.
McKraken is controlling Pugsley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
McKraken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pugsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pugsley postures up in McKraken's guard and throws a big left but McKraken blocks it.
Pugsley preventing the sweep.
Pugsley trying to control but McKraken is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McKraken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugsley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McKraken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pugsley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKraken wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pugsley postures up and lands a big shot to McKraken's brow.
Pugsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKraken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McKraken is striking off his back. Pugsley thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Pugsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Pugsley wants to control but McKraken is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Pugsley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pugsley is looking to advance position but McKraken won't allow it.
Pugsley prevents McKraken from improving his position.#T3#
McKraken keeps trying to improve his position.
McKraken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McKraken trying to hold on to Pugsley's head to control him but Pugsley postures up.
McKraken gets back to full guard.
Pugsley looking to sit in guard and control but McKraken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McKraken is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugsley has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but McKraken defends easily. #SUB#
Pugsley working for a triangle but McKraken defends it easily.
McKraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pugsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKraken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKraken.
McKraken is looking to sweep but instead, Pugsley has passed into half guard. #SUB#
McKraken is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken wants to improve his position but Pugsley is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Pugsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKraken sees it coming and defends easily.
Pugsley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKraken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKraken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard. #REVB#
McKraken won't allow Pugsley to sweep him here.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKraken passes into half guard.
Pugsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKraken can do to turn this around?
McKraken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pugsley! #T3#
Pugsley wants to control but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McKraken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pugsley gets back to half guard.#T4#
Pugsley wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well.
McKraken wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy.
Pugsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugsley.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKraken defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gemechu McKraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McKraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Pugsley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McKraken was covering up waiting for the punch and Pugsley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McKraken 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.
McKraken is trying to hold Pugsley in close to prevent damage but Pugsley has managed to pass into half guard.
McKraken wants to control but Pugsley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
McKraken gets full guard.
Pugsley postures up and lands a big shot to McKraken's brow.
Arthur Pugsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but McKraken keeps moving.
McKraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pugsley controls the pace.
McKraken trying to control the position. #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.
Pugsley landing with the ground and pound.
McKraken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKraken looking to control but Pugsley passes into half guard.
Pugsley prevents McKraken from improving his position.
Pugsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. McKraken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKraken is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pugsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McKraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKraken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Check out the look on McKraken's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McKraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugsley keeps working. #SUB2#
McKraken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pugsley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pugsley tries to bench press McKraken off him but McKraken keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

Event: APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Venegas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venegas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pugsley working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pugsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pugsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Venegas stacks Pugsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Venegas !#SUB2#
Venegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Venegas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pugsley looks calm but he's in trouble here. Venegas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pugsley is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Venegas lets go of the hold and Pugsley can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Newsome misses with a combination #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Newsome won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pugsley is trying to get an arm triangle but Newsome is defending well.
Newsome gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Newsome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pugsley has control of Newsome's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newsome regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pugsley controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Pugsley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Newsome to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Newsome shrugs it off.
Newsome working to try and regain half guard.
Newsome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley avoids the attempt from Newsome to control.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pugsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pugsley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newsome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newsome tries to hold on but Pugsley pushes him away.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pugsley raining down shots from the mount!
Newsome slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Pugsley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pugsley 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.
Newsome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugsley is working away from the top position though.
Newsome might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pugsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newsome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Pugsley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pugsley slips a nice elbow through Newsome's hands, connecting with Newsome's forehead.
Pugsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newsome is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newsome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pugsley.
Nice strikes from Pugsley there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Newsome's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but Newsome defending well.
Pugsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Newsome is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Pugsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Pugsley forces Newsome back against the cage and clinches.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome has Pugsley pressed against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugsley drops back down to his feet.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Pugsley jumps guard but Newsome stands there with Pugsley around his waist. Pugsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pugsley stalling. #TD#
Pugsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Newsome pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Newsome is posturing up here but Pugsley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Newsome tries to roll out but it's too tight and Newsome has to tap! Slick submission there by Pugsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pugsley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Pugsley moves into full guard.
Pugsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Pugsley controls Sterling momentarily but Sterling frees himself.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #SUB#
Sterling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Sterling trying to move into half guard but instead Pugsley has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterling trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Sterling looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pugsley is defending well. Sterling quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pugsley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sterling celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Yamamoto forces Pugsley back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Pugsley stalling the fight.
Pugsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away. #CL#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pugsley's brow.
Yamamoto presses Pugsley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Pugsley is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pugsley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Yamamoto is pushing Pugsley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Pugsley pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a triangle here. Yamamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugsley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Pugsley fails to land the takedown.
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugsley with a poor takedown
letting Fisher counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards. #T1##BC#
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pugsley clinches with his opponent.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage. #BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.#CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC#
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley is looking to clinch.
Pugsley wants to clinch.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pugsley tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pugsley clinches with his opponent. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugsley blocking some punches.
Pugsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugsley jumps guard but Fisher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow. #BC#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pugsley rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards. #T4#
Pugsley fails to pull guard.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher gets underhooks to prevent Pugsley's takedown attempt.
Pugsley is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pugsley has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugsley wants to clinch but Fisher slips to the side
and Fisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pugsley pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher works on Pugsley's body with a couple of short punches.
Fisher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugsley drops back down to his feet.
Fisher lands a body shot.
Pugsley takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher.
Fisher tries to work over Pugsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugsley is trying to maintain a safe position but Fisher gets an underhook and turns Pugsley into the cage.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher digs a right hand underneath Pugsley's ribcage. Pugsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisher. #BC#
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pugsley rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Pugsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action. #BC#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Pugsley shoots and misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pugsley is breathing heavily.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Pugsley shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Pugsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Pugsley shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pugsley is defended easily by Fisher.#T3#
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Fisher sprawls well. He's pushed Pugsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugsley is looking to clinch.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fisher. #BC#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Pugsley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.#T4##CL2#
Pugsley instigates a clinch.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands. #TD2#
Pugsley tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in 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!
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pugsley.
Pugsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fisher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Pugsley rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
Pugsley tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Fisher counters with a nice right hand that sends Pugsley toppling to the canvas! Pugsley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fisher finish him?!#ROC#Pugsley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugsley looks to clinch
and Fisher rattles Pugsley with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pugsley tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fisher dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pugsley stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Fisher!
John Fisher gave a mention to New Standard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pugsley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pugsley wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.#T1#
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Pugsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong looking to control.
Pugsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Pugsley trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugsley throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugsley trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pugsley moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pugsley with the counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Pugsley slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugsley moves away.
Armstrong swinging wildly here. #T3#
Armstrong lands a jab to the nose.
Pugsley moves to clinch but Armstrong breaks away
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Pugsley with a series of wild strikes but Pugsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Pugsley avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Pugsley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Pugsley to work. #T4##TD2#
Pugsley pulls Armstrong into guard.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pugsley working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong stalling away here and it's allowed Pugsley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 Scott Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Pugsley feints the counter takedown.
Pugsley moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Pugsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pugsley wants to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugsley tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Pugsley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.#T1#
Pugsley shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pugsley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a combination #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.

Armstrong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pugsley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Pugsley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Pugsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugsley.
Armstrong takes a swing at Pugsley's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armstrong defends it well.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pugsley is defended easily by Armstrong.
Pugsley takes one on the button.#CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Pugsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pugsley shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong lands a jab to Pugsley's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.#T4#
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pugsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Armstrong misses with a combination #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a takedown into side control.
Armstrong prevents Pugsley from moving into mount.
Pugsley wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working to tighten his grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pugsley is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Pugsley breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Yamato looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. Yamato didn't expect that.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley advances nicely into full mount.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley cracks Yamato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pugsley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamato can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamato is bucking up trying to escape but Pugsley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Yamato is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Riku Yamato's cut even more.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamato is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamato flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pugsley anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamato and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pugsley slips an arm under Yamato chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pugsley has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pugsley is squeezing on Yamato like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamato fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 126â€¯
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pugsley drives through with a takedown into Hongtong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugsley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hongtong passes into half guard. #T1#
Pugsley is trying to maintain the position but Hongtong is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugsley tries to roll over but Hongtong keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.
Hongtong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pugsley is looking to control Hongtong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pugsley avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugsley is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Pugsley is trying to maintain the position but Hongtong is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugsley manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pugsley.
Pugsley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pugsley there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Pugsley slips under a jab from Hongtong.
Hongtong connects with a body shot that sends Pugsley's belly button to the back.
Pugsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hongtong. Pugsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pugsley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Pugsley pushes Hongtong up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Pugsley is trying to pull guard but Hongtong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hongtong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hongtong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hongtong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pugsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hongtong walks away with a smile on his face. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pugsley darts in trying to clinch
and Hongtong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hongtong just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hongtong keeps the fight on the outside.
Hongtong misses with a body shot.
Pugsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hongtong defends it well.
Hongtong with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hongtong catches Pugsley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pugsley tries to clinch but Hongtong moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hongtong as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Pugsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hongtong.
Hongtong is pressed up against the cage. Pugsley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hongtong down to the mat. Hongtong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugsley.
Pugsley shoots in for a double leg but Hongtong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hongtong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Hongtong missing with a left hand there. Pugsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pugsley moves away from the strike by Hongtong.
Hongtong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hongtong lunges at Pugsley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugsley's hand. #ROC#Pugsley is rocked!
Pugsley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hongtong gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kob Khun Hongtong!
Kob Khun Hongtong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Armstrong misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Pugsley sits in half guard.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Pugsley is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it. #T1#
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Pugsley controlling the action here.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Pugsley has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pugsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Pugsley moves out of range.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armstrong won't be happy with that.
Pugsley is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugsley working the ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to buck Pugsley off but Pugsley is having none of it.
Armstrong taking a bit of punishment here - Pugsley scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Armstrong is trying to escape and Pugsley transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Armstrong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pugsley! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Cummings back into the cage.#TD#
Cummings has picked Pugsley up - he's going for a ride! Cummings dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pugsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cummings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully.
Cummings pushing down on Pugsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugsley is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Cummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Cummings is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pugsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pugsley shrugs it off.
Pugsley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley manages to get to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley wants to get back to full guard.
Pugsley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Cummings pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cummings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cummings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Cummings pushes his legs off easily.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully.
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cummings is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pugsley!
Cummings wants to control the pace but Pugsley is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Pugsley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugsley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cummings wants to control the pace but Pugsley is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cummings swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pugsley is now in Cummings's guard. A big mistake from Cummings there, giving up the dominant position!
Pugsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Cummings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cummings moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cummings pulls guard successfully.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cummings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugsley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugsley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugsley scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugsley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pugsley is putting a hurting on Cummings here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Cummings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cummings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cummings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pugsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugsley defends it easily.#SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pugsley passes into half guard.
Cummings regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Pugsley advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings is refusing to be controlled, as Pugsley sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugsley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cummings defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cummings actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugsley working over Cummings with some ground and pound. Cummings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugsley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Pugsley is just content to waste time from the top position. Cummings takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pugsley pushes down on Cummings's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Cummings's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cummings keeps the fight on the outside.
Cummings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cummings is looking to counter the offense by Pugsley and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Pugsley scores with a takedown into Cummings's guard.
Cummings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cummings looking to control. #SUB#
Pugsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cummings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugsley has managed to get both his arms back between Cummings's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cummings's head.
Pugsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pugsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!#T1#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Oh Cummings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Pugsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cummings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cummings looking for a guillotine here but Pugsley defends easily. #SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Pugsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugsley works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cummings working a defensive guard here.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Cummings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cummings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugsley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummings keeping full guard, as Pugsley tries to pass.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Pugsley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a triangle but Pugsley pushes his legs off easily.
Cummings controls Pugsley momentarily but Pugsley frees himself. #T3#
Pugsley stands up over Cummings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cummings wants to control the position but Pugsley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cummings wants to control the action here but instead Pugsley manages to pass to full mount!
Pugsley is landing with some decent strikes but Cummings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pugsley dominating with strikes here.
Pugsley wants to control but Cummings has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pugsley prevents Cummings from improving his position.#T4#
Pugsley moves into full mount! Cummings won't be happy about that!
Pugsley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pugsley with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Cummings goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Pugsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley drives through and clinches with Araki against the cage. #TD#
Araki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pugsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araki. #SUB2#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Araki is thwarting Pugsley's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pugsley is just riding it out for now. Araki eventually gives up the hold.
Pugsley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki prevents Pugsley from improving his position.#SUB#
Pugsley is defending against the submission attempts here by Araki. #SUB#
Araki looking for a submission but Pugsley manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T1#
Araki postures up in Pugsley's guard and throws a big left but Pugsley blocks it.
Araki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araki is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araki throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Araki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Araki defends easily. #SUB2#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araki is one step ahead there.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Pugsley controls Araki momentarily but Araki frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Araki drops back looking for a leg! Pugsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugsley manages to kick Araki off! Araki jumps back into Pugsley's guard. #SUB#
Araki 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.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Araki landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araki stopping the sweep attempt from Pugsley.#SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araki defends well.
Araki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Araki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pugsley's head.
Araki looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Araki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugsley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Araki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pugsley stacks Araki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pugsley!
Pugsley is looking to take a break and control but Araki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masayuki Araki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Araki back into the cage.#TD#
Araki lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Araki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araki has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Araki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araki wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Araki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pugsley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araki, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araki wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pugsley won't allow Araki to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Araki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pugsley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araki's body to avoid the submission. Araki has instead reached around Pugsley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masayuki Araki!

Event: RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pugsley scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Pugsley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pugsley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Pugsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugsley manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Pugsley's guard.
Pugsley trying to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugsley is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Pugsley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pugsley can't get the takedown. #T3#
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pugsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Pugsley looking to score a takedown here. Ribeiro is defending well but Pugsley drives through and ends up in Ribeiro's guard.
Pugsley controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pugsley trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley postures up.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pugsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Pugsley has his takedown stuffed
and Ribeiro counters with a two punch combo.
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 Joanderson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to is feet but Pugsley passes into side control.
Pugsley tries to move to mount but Ribeiro blocks the move with his legs.
Ribeiro is trying to control Pugsley's posture but Pugsley avoids it.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pugsley is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribeiro from advancing to side control.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pugsley is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is defending well.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Pugsley dodges it nicely.
Pugsley won't allow Ribeiro to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pugsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugsley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Pugsley defends it easily.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pugsley content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pugsley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley 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.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pugsley forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Pugsley stalling.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Pugsley keeps him there for the moment.
Pugsley is trying to drag Ribeiro to the mat but Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Pugsley can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Pugsley is controlling him.
Pugsley stalling the fight. #TD2#
Pugsley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ribeiro is trying to keep an underhook but Pugsley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Pugsley postures up.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugsley keeps working. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugsley keeps working. #T3#
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pugsley is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Pugsley defends it.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro is looking to stall here but Pugsley recovers full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Pugsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Pugsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Pugsley also avoids with ease.
Pugsley dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
A less than humble Joanderson Ribeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Takahiro - just one landing.
Pugsley shoots in but Takahiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takahiro lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahiro digs a right hand underneath Pugsley's ribcage. Pugsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pugsley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takahiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pugsley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pugsley blocking some punches.
Pugsley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugsley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Takahiro breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Takahiro clinches. #BC#
Takahiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.#CL2#
Pugsley forces Takahiro back against the cage and clinches.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
Takahiro scores with a shot to the side of Pugsley's head.
Pugsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takahiro is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike.
Pugsley'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.
The referee calls for Takahiro to work. #T2##BC#
Takahiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahiro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Takahiro scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Pugsley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but Takahiro denies him.
Takahiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takahiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahiro tries to get out of the position.
Takahiro prevents Pugsley from moving into mount. #T3#
Pugsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pugsley trying to control the position but Takahiro is working away.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahiro circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.
Takahiro misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahiro.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Takahiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Takahiro is having none of it.
Takahiro throws a big counter combination but Pugsley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
Takahiro thuds a left hand into Pugsley's body.
Pugsley takes one on the button.
Takahiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Takahiro. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt. #TD2#
Pugsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugsley won't allow Takahiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro wants to stand but Pugsley is controlling the position.
Pugsley controlling from the top position. #T1#
Takahiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley controlling the position from side mount.
Takahiro tries to escape but Pugsley is in control.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Pugsley has Takahiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Takahiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Takahiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Pugsley can't get the takedown.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.#T3#
Takahiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards.
Takahiro just leaning against Pugsley, taking a breather.
Pugsley is looking to control Takahiro's arms but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugsley has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Pugsley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahiro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pugsley manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Pugsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takahiro is trying to stand.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley looking to control but Takahiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
You get the feeling that Takahiro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pugsley tries to control but Takahiro wriggling away.
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahiro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takahiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Pugsley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahiro!
Takahiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takahiro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pugsley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takahiro is trying to stand but he's just given Pugsley his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pugsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugsley controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for the choke from the back.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Pugsley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pugsley has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Pugsley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pugsley is punishing Takahiro with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Pugsley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Takahiro doesn't escape. #T4#
Will Pugsley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pugsley controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Strong.
Strong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pugsley will feel that in the morning.
Strong throws a head kick but Pugsley moves out of range.
Pugsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strong. #CUT2#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Pugsley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Pugsley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugsley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pugsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugsley is pushing Strong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strong is trying to push Pugsley away but Pugsley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Pugsley prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strong's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Strong lands a jab to Pugsley's midsection.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pugsley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strong is fending him off so far but Pugsley persists. Nope, Strong circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugsley is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong scores with a spinning back kick!
Strong tries to bum rush Pugsley with a series of wild strikes but Pugsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugsley's head backwards.
Strong scores with a jab to the body.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
Pugsley misses with a looping left.
Strong lands a right hook to the body.
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pugsley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strong.
Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strong tests Pugsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong connects with a right that clearly hurt Pugsley. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Strong proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pugsley collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaDaniel Strong!

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drew 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.
Pugsley fails with the takedown.
Drew tries to counter with a takedown but Pugsley is quick to defend against it.
Pugsley fails to land the takedown.
Drew tries to counter with a takedown but Pugsley is quick to defend against it.
Len Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Drew dives in and grabs Pugsley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pugsley pushes down on Drew's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Drew blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Pugsley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drew is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pugsley to the mat. Pugsley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a big elbow that misses.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is keeping the position.#T1#
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drew is one step ahead there.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pugsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big left from Pugsley misses.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pugsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drew looking for a sweep. Not yet Drew, not yet.
Pugsley content to stall in guard here.
Pugsley wants to pass the guard but Drew is keeping the position.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Pugsley stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.#SUB#
Drew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drew wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pugsley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drew's guard.
Drew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard. #REVR#
Pugsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Drew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drew trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Drew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugsley's guard.
Drew tries to pass to full mount but Pugsley defends it.
Drew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley keeping hold of Drew's head, controlling as best he can.
Drew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugsley defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Len Drew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pugsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugsley wants to take the fight to the mat but Drew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pugsley pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Drew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley won't allow Drew to sweep him here.
Drew is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley looking to sit in guard and control but Drew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drew.
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Drew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drew pushing down on Pugsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drew is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drew throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Drew unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew punching from mount but Pugsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pugsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugsley is trying to escape the mount.
Drew landing strikes from the mount and Pugsley is in trouble!
Drew misses with a head shot.
Drew throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drew trying to control but Pugsley is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#T3#
Pugsley blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drew tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drew thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Drew there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drew lands a couple of good shots and Pugsley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drew trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Drew misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Drew throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pugsley manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Pugsley.
Drew throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drew looking to pass the guard.
Drew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drew chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley keeping full guard, as Drew tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Len Drew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pugsley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drew.
Drew lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Drew thuds a left hand into Pugsley's body.#CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Drew back into the cage.
Drew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pugsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Drew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard. #REVR#
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Drew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drew wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
Drew passes Pugsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drew is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drew misses with a head shot. Pugsley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drew tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pugsley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drew 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drew is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drew passes Pugsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drew trying to pass the guard but Pugsley defending well.
Pugsley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drew.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drew works his way into full mount!
Drew working Pugsley over with strikes here. #T4#
Drew throwing strikes here but Pugsley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drew is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drew looking to control but Pugsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Drew there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drew avoids the attempt from Pugsley to control.
Drew looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Len Drew clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Pugsley wants to clinch.
Drew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pugsley sprawls and moves away.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Drew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Pugsley's head back. #CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Drew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Drew has his foot on Pugsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugsley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Pugsley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drew keeping full guard, as Pugsley tries to pass.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pugsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Pugsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drew.
Drew 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.
Pugsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Drew looking for a guillotine here but Pugsley defends easily.
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drew is pushing down on Pugsley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pugsley is fighting to maintain full guard but Drew has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drew throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Pugsley is concentrating on defense, preventing Drew from advancing position.
Drew is looking to pass Pugsley's guard but actually Pugsley recovers to full guard.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drew controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drew is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Len Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Pugsley tries to clinch there but Drew circles away. #CL2#
Pugsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugsley takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Pugsley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drew 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.
Pugsley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drew working for submissions but it's allowed Pugsley to get to half guard.
Pugsley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2#
Drew is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugsley.
Pugsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Drew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drew actively working from the bottom here.
Pugsley prevents Drew from improving his position.#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.
Pugsley wants to control but Drew is keeping him busy.
Pugsley is taking a breather. Drew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Drew counters with a shoot takedown. Pugsley fights it but they end up in guard.
Drew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pugsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Drew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Drew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Len Drew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Len Drew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drew looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drew is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Drew keeps moving.
Pugsley stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.
Pugsley postures up.
Drew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Drew seems content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Drew!
Len Drew is the new featherweight champion!
Len Drew seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown but Quake shows good takedown defense.
Pugsley is looking to clinch.
Pugsley tries to clinch up
and Quake counters with a left to the body.
Quake cracks a nice hook into Pugsley's ribs.
Quake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quake pinned against the cage. Quake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pugsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quake lands a nice looking body shot.
Quake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pugsley doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Pugsley takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.#CL2#
Pugsley darts in and clinches Quake up against the cage.
Quake scores with a shot to the side of Pugsley's head. #BC#
Quake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quake misses with a body shot.
Pugsley doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Quake counter with a right hand.
Earth Quake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Pugsley takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Quake in a clinch.
Quake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Quake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quake tests Pugsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quake lands a jab.#T2##TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quake is being controlled here.
Quake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quake tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Pugsley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pugsley moves into full mount!
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pugsley wants to take Quake's back but he can't do it this time.
Pugsley controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earth Quake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pugsley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Quake.
Quake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quake lands an uppercut.
Pugsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Quake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Quake tries to keep at a distance but Pugsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pugsley stalling in the clinch but Quake improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quake presses Pugsley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pugsley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pugsley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Quake lands a right hand. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Quake. #TD2#
Pugsley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pugsley manages to end up in side control.
Pugsley trying to control the action but Quake is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Quake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugsley taking a breather here.
Quake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pugsley advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Pugsley content just to control the position here. #T3#
Quake can't escape the position.
Pugsley controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley'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##CL2#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Quake in a clinch.
Pugsley stalling the fight.
Pugsley is looking to control Quake's arms but Quake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugsley has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quake.
Quake is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Quake.
Quake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
Quake is working Pugsley over against the cage.#TD2#
Pugsley wants the takedown. Quake is fighting it off but Pugsley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quake's guard against the cage.
Pugsley postures up.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pugsley controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Pugsley is pushing down on Quake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quake is fighting to maintain full guard but Pugsley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pugsley is taking a breather. Quake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt
and Quake counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Pugsley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Pugsley tries to move to mount but Quake blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Pugsley stalls from top position.
More stalling from Pugsley.
Pugsley with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Pugsley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Quake is looking to reverse the position.
Pugsley controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Pugsley tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pugsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doubek wants to take the fight to the mat but Pugsley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pugsley lands a right hand. #TD2#
Doubek lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doubek stalling.
Doubek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to get to full guard but Doubek has control of the leg.
Doubek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Doubek throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doubek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doubek is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doubek slows the pace down in half guard.
Doubek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugsley defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pugsley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pugsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doubek defends it nicely.
Doubek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Pugsley tries to clinch #TD2#
and Doubek counters with a takedown into side control.
Pugsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doubek on the ground.
Pugsley prevents Doubek from improving position.
Doubek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pugsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Doubek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doubek landing a few strikes.
Pugsley regains half guard, as Doubek was trying to land strikes.
Doubek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Doubek is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doubek looks to land a strike but Pugsley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Doubek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doubek wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is keeping the position.
Pugsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doubek. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pugsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doubek defends well and Pugsley ends up having to push Doubek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
Pugsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Doubek breaks the clinch. #TD#
Pugsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doubek tries to kick Pugsley off but Pugsley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doubek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Still in half guard, Pugsley seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bohdan Doubek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pugsley goes for a double leg but Doubek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doubek continues to drive forward.
Doubek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pugsley is pressed up against the cage. Doubek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pugsley down to the mat. Pugsley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Pugsley gets a clinch. #TD2#
Doubek has Pugsley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Doubek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pugsley tumbling to the mat - Doubek dives into Pugsley's guard.
Doubek looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Doubek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley pulls Doubek in to control the position.
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doubek trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Doubek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pugsley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doubek trying to control here. #T2#
Pugsley passes to side control.
Pugsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pugsley working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doubek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugsley just content to control the position. #T3#
Doubek prevents Pugsley from improving position.
The referee asks Pugsley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pugsley prefers to stall for the moment though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pugsley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doubek is defended easily by Pugsley.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Doubek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pugsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pugsley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doubek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugsley.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Doubek.
Nice takedown defense from Doubek. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt. #TD#
Pugsley gets a takedown into half guard.
Pugsley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doubek is trying to stand back up but Pugsley is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley content to control rather than advance.
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 Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pugsley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pugsley passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Doubek is looking to improve his position.
Doubek is trying to maintain the position but Pugsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugsley not doing much here.
Pugsley moves into full mount! Doubek won't be happy about that!
Doubek is bucking up trying to escape but Pugsley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doubek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pugsley wants to free his trapped foot but Doubek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Pugsley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doubek is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pugsley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pugsley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doubek looks a forlorn figure.
Doubek regains half guard.#T3#
Pugsley trying to control the pace.
Pugsley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doubek for as long as he can get away with.
Doubek trying to control but Pugsley postures up.
Pugsley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doubek wants to get back to full guard.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doubek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pugsley scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Pugsley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doubek is just riding it out for now. Pugsley eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Pugsley 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 11: West v Bystrom
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Ozdemiroglu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugsley with the counter takedown but Ozdemiroglu avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pugsley is controlling the pace.
Ozdemiroglu is in trouble now - Pugsley has advanced to mount!
Ozdemiroglu is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Ozdemiroglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ozdemiroglu tries to get out of the position.
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
Ozdemiroglu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ozdemiroglu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pugsley. What's that going to do exactly? #T1#
Ozdemiroglu tries to reverse the position but Pugsley maintains control.
Pugsley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pugsley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ozdemiroglu hang on?
Ozdemiroglu regains half guard.
Ozdemiroglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozdemiroglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pugsley in particular looking to stall.
Pugsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pugsley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozdemiroglu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Ozdemiroglu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ozdemiroglu rolls, trying to escape but Pugsley keeps control of the position.
Pugsley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pugsley keeps control of the position as Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ozdemiroglu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pugsley is riding his opponent, not letting Ozdemiroglu buck him off. #T3#
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Pugsley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ozdemiroglu is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pugsley keeps control of the position as Ozdemiroglu tries to break free. #T4#
Pugsley has good solid back control here.
Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ozdemiroglu is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozdemiroglu turns into Pugsley and is now in his guard.
Ozdemiroglu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugsley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozdemiroglu's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley 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#
Ozdemiroglu looks to land a right hand but Pugsley moved out of range.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a straight left.
Ozdemiroglu throws a hook to the side of Pugsley's head but Pugsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozdemiroglu sprawls well. He's pushed Pugsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Pugsley breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Ozdemiroglu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pugsley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pugsley is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley thows a huge punch but Ozdemiroglu dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pugsley sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Ozdemiroglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pugsley has eaten all the pies!
Ozdemiroglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu lands with a few short shots to the body.
Ozdemiroglu punching from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozdemiroglu striking from half guard on the bottom.
Pugsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugsley trying to control the pace. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Ozdemiroglu.
Pugsley just leaning against Ozdemiroglu, taking a breather.
Ozdemiroglu struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Ozdemiroglu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozdemiroglu throws a head punch that misses.
Ozdemiroglu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Pugsley.
Ozdemiroglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozdemiroglu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugsley. #T3#
Pugsley blocks a body shot from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
The referee calls for Pugsley to work.
Ozdemiroglu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozdemiroglu being controlled against the cage.
Ozdemiroglu misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Pugsley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pugsley manages to end up in side control.
Ozdemiroglu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugsley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ozdemiroglu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T4#
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley lands a heavy elbow.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozdemiroglu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ozdemiroglu is looking to get to half guard.
Pugsley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozdemiroglu is working hard here to advance position.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozdemiroglu.#CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Ozdemiroglu back into the cage.
Ozdemiroglu misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Pugsley has Ozdemiroglu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pugsley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozdemiroglu tumbling to the mat - Pugsley dives into Ozdemiroglu's guard.
Ozdemiroglu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Pugsley stands and throws Ozdemiroglu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugsley happy to just control the position for now.
Ozdemiroglu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozdemiroglu tries to improve position but can't.
Ozdemiroglu strikes from the bottom but Pugsley takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pugsley controlling from mount. #T1#
Ozdemiroglu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pugsley. What's that going to do exactly?
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Ozdemiroglu throwing punches despite being mounted.
Pugsley controlling from the full mount.
Ozdemiroglu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ozdemiroglu throws a strike but Pugsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Ozdemiroglu 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.
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozdemiroglu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozdemiroglu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ozdemiroglu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ozdemiroglu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pugsley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pugsley moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugsley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ozdemiroglu!
Ozdemiroglu swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pugsley blocks Ozdemiroglu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Pugsley controlling from mount.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pugsley.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozdemiroglu has given up his back. Will we see Pugsley going for some submissions?
Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
Pugsley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ozdemiroglu doesn't escape.
Ozdemiroglu wants to escape the position. #T4#
Pugsley is riding his opponent, not letting Ozdemiroglu buck him off.
Ersan Ozdemiroglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugsley is hanging on to Ozdemiroglu's back as he tries to escape.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pugsley 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Pugsley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pugsley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pugsley slowing the pace effectively.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
Pugsley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pugsley stalling.
Pugsley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pugsley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Pugsley.#CL2#
Pugsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Pugsley stalling against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown but Pugsley manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pugsley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stark letting Pugsley take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Pugsley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pugsley is stalling here.
Pugsley has Stark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stark is trying to drag Pugsley to the mat but Pugsley 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 Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
Pugsley stalling the fight.
Pugsley continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Pugsley.#TD2#
Pugsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.
Pugsley is staying tight to Stark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Pugsley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs.
Stark regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pugsley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Stark wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pugsley looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugsley wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Pugsley blocks nicely.
Stark is working Pugsley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark postures up in Pugsley's guard and throws a big left but Pugsley blocks it.
Stark stands up over Pugsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pugsley!
Pugsley is trying to improve his position.
Stark is chipping away with strikes.
Stark working away.
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steven Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pugsley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stark 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#
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark throws an elbow but Pugsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pugsley has eaten all the pies!
The strikes coming from Stark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Stark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pugsley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stark connects with a decent elbow.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark working the ground and pound. #T2#
Stark tries to move to mount but Pugsley blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark tries to score with some ground and pound. Pugsley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pugsley is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark throws an elbow but Pugsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Pugsley keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pugsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pugsley controlling the pace.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.#T4#
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugsley.
Pugsley is taking a breather. Stark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pugsley is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.
Pugsley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pugsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pugsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but Stark denies him.
Pugsley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stark tries to bench press Pugsley off him but Pugsley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark prevents Pugsley from improving position. #T1#
Pugsley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Pugsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pugsley fails to land.
Stark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pugsley after a bit of a struggle.
Pugsley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pugsley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugsley is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Pugsley goes for a takedown attempt but Stark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Pugsley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pugsley.
Pugsley wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Pugsley controls the position from side control.#T4#
Pugsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!

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