Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sage shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranin tries to sprawl out of it but Sage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sage is defended easily by Taranin.#CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sage, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sage dodges an elbow strike from Taranin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin. #TD2#
Taranin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sage pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Sage wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sage defends it well. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Sage defends it.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Sage is working away.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taranin is keen to just control but Sage is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sage clinches with his opponent.
Sage taking a breather.#T3#
Sage jumps guard but Taranin stands there with Sage around his waist. Sage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Taranin to the mat.
Sage seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranin postures up. #SUB2#
Taranin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sage has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Taranin working for a triangle but Sage defends it easily.
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
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.

Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sage enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sage looking to control.
Sage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sage pulls Taranin in close to his closed guard and prevents Taranin from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Sage is wriggling around but Taranin manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB#
Sage actively working from the bottom here.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Sage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sage keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close. #T3#
Sage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Sage looking to control.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranin slaps away a takedown attempt from Sage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Sage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sage fails to land the takedown.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Sage moved out of range nicely.
Sage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taranin misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage tries to clinch there but Taranin circles away. #TD2#
Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sage stops Taranin from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sage throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Taranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Sage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taranin has picked Sage up and slammed him! Sage can't keep hold of the triangle and Taranin manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taranin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Sage's head.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sage is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taranin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sage is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Taranin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sage has locked up a guillotine! Sage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taranin is holding on here and Sage must be using up a lot of energy. Taranin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Romero clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero keeps control of Sage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sage blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sage is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sage looking for a takedown.
Sage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Sage.#CL2#
Sage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sage's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sage blocks an uppercut.
Sage misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Sage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A short left from Romero.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it. #T2#
Come on Sage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Sage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Sage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sage misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Sage.
Romero connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Sage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero gets through Sage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sage blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sage gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Sage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero jabs Sage right on the nose. Sage blinks but takes it well.
Sage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sage rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Sage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sage jumps guard but Romero stands there with Sage around his waist. Sage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sage clinches up against the cage.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sage has Romero pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Sage breaks from the clinch.
Romero stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Sage is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sage looking for a takedown.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Sage.
Romero misses with the head strike. #T1#
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sage.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sage lands a body punch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a right hand.
Sage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sage tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a left hand. #T2#
Sage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Romero lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Romero clinches.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Sage taking a breather. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sage.
Sage wants a takedown.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sage can do to turn this around?
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sage fails to pull guard.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sage looking to stall.
Sage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sage can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Sage in a clinch. #T4#
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sage tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sage trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sage into the cage.
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sage is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Romero pushes Sage up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sage gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sages head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sage blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Sage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.#CL2#
Sage clinches.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Romero misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Sage.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Sage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Sage jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Sage blocking some punches. #BC#
Romero breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Sage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sage is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Sage is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Sage blocking some punches.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sage is trying to stall.
Sage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sage fails to land.
Sage blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sage blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Sage pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Romero gets to his feet - Sage follows without any prompting.
Sage shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Sage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sage working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Romero blocks a head kick by Sage.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sage wants to break free but Romero has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch. #CL#
Romero rushes Sage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sage looking for a takedown.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Sage.#BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sage has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Sage wants to get back to his feet but Romero passes into half guard. #REVB#
Sage trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Romero is going to stand back up. #T2#
Romero passes into side control, despite Sage's attempt to control the position.
Sage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sage trying to control.
Sage is trying to control but Romero is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sage tries to control but Romero wriggling away. #T3#
Sage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage throws some wild stikes that Romero manages to avoid easily.
Romero wants to hold on but Sage pushes him away.
Romero blocking the ground and pound.
Romero is in a horrible position here. Sage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sage controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Sage connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Sage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Romero is squirming around, avoiding Sage's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Sage connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Sage looking to secure an arm triangle but Romero defends it well.
Romero tries to buck Sage off but Sage takes his back!
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 Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Romero with a hook.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Sage back into the cage.
Sage takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Sage wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero blocks a body shot from Sage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Sage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Sage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero lands a head shot.#T1#
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Sage seems unphased. #CL#
Sage gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
Sage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Sage.
Sage tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sage manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Sage against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD2#
Sage successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Sage kicks Romero off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Sage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Sage manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devon Sage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sage 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.
Sage working a defensive guard here.
Sage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Sage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.#SUB2#
Sage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Romero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Romero stands up from Sage's guard - Romero perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romero, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
Ernesto Romero retains his featherweight title!
Ernesto Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Sage has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Sage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Sage's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Sage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson letting Sage take a breather here.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Sage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Thompson is posturing up here but Sage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thompson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thompson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Sage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Yates lands a really nice looking cross but Sage seems unphased.
Yates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sage walks into a left hand.
Yates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Sage clinches up with Yates and pushes him back against the cage.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates lands a left hand.
Sage tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Sage tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Sage keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Sage pulls Yates into guard. #SUB#
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Yates throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Yates's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

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

Event: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Romero clinches.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Romero clinches.
Sage fails to pull guard.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Sage controls the action.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Romero. #TD#
Sage drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to stand but Sage is controlling from the bottom.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage has Romero pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero wants to get up but he can't break Sage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sage managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sage working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily. #SUB#
Sage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sage is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Romero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sage is controlling him. #T3#
Sage content to stall in guard here.
Romero wants to stand up but Sage is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sage looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Devon Sage will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero dips to his left and cracks Sage with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Romero. #TD#
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Romero to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sage's guard.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romero passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sage trying to control from the bottom.
Romero is trying to control. Sage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sage wants to control but Romero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sage is controlling Romero's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Sage against the cage.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Sage fails to pull guard. #TD#
Sage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero wants to stand but Sage is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sage working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Sage's legs - danger averted.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero is looking to stand up but Sage isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Romero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sage controls the pace.
Sage passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sage controlling the action here.
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.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Romero forces Sage back against the cage and clinches.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sage's elbow.
Sage fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romero to keep the fight standing.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero lands a left hand.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero cracks Sage with a nice body shot.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero tests Sage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Devon Sage has been cut.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Sage with an uppercut!
Sage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Sage and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Sage backwards. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Sage up against the cage.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Sage drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero postures up. #T2#
Romero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sage is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Romero stands up and waves to Sage to follow him.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Romero misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sage misses the target.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Sage and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Sage jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Sage tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero gets through Sage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sage backwards.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sage.
Sage takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Sage up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sage tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Sage fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romero 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Lee misses with a right hand
and Sage counters with a straight right hand.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Devon Sage has been cut.
Sage staying out of range there.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sage should have avoided that one.
Lee throws a hook but Sage avoids it easily.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sage. Sage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Sage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee throws a hook but Sage avoids it easily.
Sage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Sage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Lee.#CL#
Sage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Sage has the dominant position.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Sage has double underhooks.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Sage jumps guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sage looking for a triangle here. Lee is fighting it but it looks tight! Sage pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lee is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Devon Sage!
A victorious Devon Sage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 29:Night Champions 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Sage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Caceres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sage is pressing down on Caceres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Caceres looking for subs off his back but Sage has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sage is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caceres with the active half guard here but Sage passes nicely into side control.
Caceres wants to control but Sage postures up.
Caceres regains half guard.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Caceres.
Sage trying to control the position but Caceres is working away. #T2#
Sage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Caceres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sage'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.
Sage gets to mount! Caceres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Caceres is looking to improve his position but Sage isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Caceres is trying to reverse the position but instead Sage has taken his back - oops!
Sage controlling well, preventing Caceres from escaping the position.
Sage keeps control of the position easily here as Caceres tries to buck him off.
Caceres just trying to survive but Sage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sage keeps control of the position as Caceres tries to break free.
Sage is trying to stick to Caceres's back but Caceres is turning into Sage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Caceres.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres pushes down on Sage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caceres wants to take a breather but Sage is having none of it.
Sage trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Caceres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sage's thigh. Sage counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Sage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Caceres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sage is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it.
Sage looks to move to half guard but instead Caceres has passed into mount! Damn!
Sage is desperately trying to improve his position but Caceres has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres content just to control the position here.
Caceres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sage is holding on tight.
Sage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Caceres prevents Sage from getting the reversal.
Caceres controlling his opponent.
Caceres wants to control the pace but Sage is squirming around nicely.
Caceres controlling from the full mount.
Sage regains half guard.
Caceres not doing much here. #SUB2#
Caceres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage is just riding it out for now. Caceres eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Caceres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Caceres content to control rather than advance.
Rickson Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sage wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Caceres is keen to just control but Sage is a slippery customer.
Sage is looking to control Caceres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
Caceres has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Devon Sage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sage scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Caceres scores with a takedown into Sage's guard.#SUB#
Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage wants to control but Caceres passes easily into half guard.
Caceres performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Sage tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Sage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caceres in particular looking to stall.
Sage moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Caceres being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sage on his heels. He'll look to pass Sage's guard now, I'm sure.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sage being controlled here, momentarily.
Sage is pulling down on Caceres's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres, at least for the moment.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Caceres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sage has his hands on Caceres's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sage looks to land a left hand but Caceres moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Caceres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caceres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sage is looking to sweep but instead, Caceres has passed into half guard. #T2#
Caceres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Caceres.
Sage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sage is trying to keep Caceres in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Sage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caceres controls the pace.
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Sage closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Caceres to the mat. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Caceres pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Caceres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sage is trying to get back to half guard.
Caceres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sage will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sage is trying to improve his position.
Sage prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Sage is defending well.
Sage is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Caceres really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Caceres looking to score a takedown here. Sage is defending well but Caceres drives through and ends up in Sage's guard.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caceres passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Caceres moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sage, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Caceres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sage is squirming around, avoiding Caceres's attempts to control the action. #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.
Caceres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caceres is looking to work his way around to Sage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Caceres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caceres looking to control but Sage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caceres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Sage regains half guard.
Sage trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caceres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sage is trying to control but can't.
Caceres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caceres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sage's head.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Caceres moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sage.
Sage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caceres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Caceres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Caceres dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Sage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caceres to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Sage managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caceres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Caceres passes Sage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caceres passes to side control.
Sage looking for a sweep but Caceres has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sage is looking to improve his position but Caceres isn't that keen on the idea.
Caceres tries to control but Sage wriggling away. #T2#
Sage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caceres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sage tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caceres avoids the attempt from Sage to control.#T3#
Sage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres trying to control but Sage is having none of it.
Sage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sage is trying to escape the mount but Caceres keeps good control and instead manages to take Sage's back. #T4#
Caceres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sage.
Sage can't escape the position.
Sage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Caceres. #SUB2#
Caceres looking to break Sage's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sage remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Caceres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caceres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Caceres is persistently looking for the submission but Sage is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres tries to get the hooks in deep but Sage pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caceres 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rickson Caceres started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sage rushes Taranin and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Taranin tightens his grip and picks Sage up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage manages to land in guard.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin works over Sage with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sage defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sage 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Sage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taranin has his foot on Sage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sage works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sage is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage looking to pass the guard.
Taranin 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#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sage defends it easily.#T2#
Sage looking to pass the guard.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sage's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sage is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sage has wrist control.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Sage working a defensive guard here.
Sage working a defensive guard but Taranin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sage manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage trying to control the position.
Sage looking for a sweep. Not yet Sage, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taranin looks to throw the jab but Sage is out of range. #TD#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sage wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sage looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sage is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Devon Sage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sage closes the distance and clinches.
Sage blocking some punches.
Sage blocks an uppercut.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Sage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thompson is looking to stand up but Sage isn't so interested in that idea.
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Thompson pushes Sage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sage takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sage.
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike. #TD#
Sage successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage 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#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sage trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is trying to stand. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sage 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.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Sage is controlling him
Sage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Sage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Sage is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sage manages to mount him! #SUB#
Sage working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sage trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sage controlling his opponent.
Sage is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Sage has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Sage working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Sage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sage is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
Sage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Sage dominated that round.
That's time! Sage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Sage moves into the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sage fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage pulls guard successfully.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson wants to stand but Sage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage 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#
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Sage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Sage trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sage is taking a breather. Thompson 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.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devon Sage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Sage trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Sage is taking a breather. Thompson 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.
Thompson is trying to stand. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Sage is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sage is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sage controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sage wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to kick Sage off but Sage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sage trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Sage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sage is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sage is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB#
Sage is trying for a kimura here. Thompson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sage wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Sage!
After winning the bout, Devon Sage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sage clinches.
Sage blocks a body shot from Williams.
Sage fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Sage jumps guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Sage's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #SUB2#
Williams is sitting in close to Sage's body. Sage has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Williams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Williams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
An out of breath Devon Sage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thompson has knocked Sage down with a huge combo! Thompson steps away and waves a wobbly Sage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Devon Sage has been cut.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sage out cold! Sage corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
Dave Thompson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Dave Thompson 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: HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Taranin keeps the fight on the outside.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Sage rushes Taranin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sage manages to pull guard.
Sage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taranin has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sage'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.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sage is trying to get back to half guard.
Sage is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.
Taranin moves into full mount!
Sage working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taranin. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sage has worked his arm free - good work by Sage!
Sage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Taranin passes Sage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Sage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position. #T1#
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #SUB#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taranin escapes and throws Sage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taranin tries to advance to mount but Sage instead regains half guard. #T2#
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin controlling the action here.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Sage is defending well. #T3#
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
I really don't envy Taranin right now. #SUB#
Sage looking to break Taranin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taranin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Sage keeps control of the position.
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Taranin tries to escape but Sage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sage gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sage working for a choke but Taranin is defending well. #T4#
Sage is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Sage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Taranin misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sage forces Taranin back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Taranin tightens his grip and picks Sage up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sage wants to control but Taranin passes easily into half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage moves into full guard.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is pushing down on Sage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sage is fighting to maintain full guard but Taranin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage manages to get to full guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there. #T3#
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sage is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Sage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sage moves in looking to clinch but Taranin pushes him off.
Sage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Sage avoids it easily.
Sage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sage was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sage tries to clinch up.
Devon Sage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sage tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sage's guard.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Sage from controlling successfully.
Sage tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Sage advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taranin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sage!
Sage is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranin has a good base and remains in mount.
Sage wants to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Taranin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sage is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Sage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sage gets back to full guard.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Sage tries to bench press Taranin off him but Taranin keeps the position.
Sage struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sage is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Sage is looking to regain half guard here but Taranin keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Sage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sage has control of Taranin's left arm, preventing Taranin from doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Sage is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position. #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.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sage has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Taranin 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.
Taranin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Sage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sage is looking to escape.
Sage regains half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin pushing down on Sage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Sage regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Devon Sage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC Fight Night1
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sage gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sage gets a clinch. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Sage fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Romero rushes Sage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sage takes one on the button.
Romero cracks Sage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sage defends it well.#CL#
Sage has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sage tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Romero.
Sage tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sage tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Sage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sage wants to clinch.
Romero feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Sage blocks a head kick by Romero.
Sage tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sage tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero thuds his right hand into Sage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sage is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Romero has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sage is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sage is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sage moves into range and clinches up with Romero.#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Sage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sage doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Sage tries to clinch there but Romero circles away. #CL#
Sage clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Romero.#CL#
Sage takes the fight into the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Sage in a clinch. #TD#
Sage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sage won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Sage trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Sage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Sage has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Romero wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sage has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Romero defend it? Sage steps over the head and cranks it - Romero is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 2:Sage vs Valejo
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Valejo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sage jumps guard but Valejo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sage tries to pull guard but Valejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Valejo wants to break free but Sage has control.
Valejo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valejo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valejo is trying to break free.
Valejo is trying to push Sage away but Sage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valejo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valejo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Valejo passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Valejo decides to stand back up. Valejo steps back and let's Sage get back to his feet.
Sage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sage rushes Valejo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Valejo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valejo smiles and moves away. #CL#
Sage closes the distance and clinches.
Valejo tries to break the clinch but Sage is controlling the position.
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Sage pulls guard effortlessly.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Valejo from controlling successfully.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valejo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Sage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valejo wants to stand and escape but Sage is having none of it.
Sage stays in close to Valejo's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Sage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sage looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Valejo wants to get back to his feet but Sage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valejo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sage wants to pass the guard but Valejo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valejo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage has managed to get both his arms back between Valejo's legs - danger averted.
Sage advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valejo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valejo keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but Valejo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sage to get the leverage. #ES2#
Valejo pushes Sage off and gets back to his feet.
Devon Sage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sage instigates a clinch.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valejo walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valejo keeps the fight on the outside.
Valejo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valejo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sage wants to clinch.
Sage slips a jab and a cross from Valejo.
Valejo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Valejo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valejo has a couple of punches blocked by Sage. #T4#
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Sage pulls guard effortlessly.
Valejo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sage's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valejo thows a huge punch but Sage dodges it nicely.
Sage is pressing down on Valejo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Valejo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valejo trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
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 Devon Sage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sage moves into the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Valejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Valejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valejo walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sage moves into range and clinches up with Valejo.
Valejo wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Sage jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage keeping full guard, as Valejo tries to pass.
Sage looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Sage working for a triangle but Valejo defends it easily. #SUB#
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valejo trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Devon Sage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Valejo pushes his legs off easily.
Valejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T2#
Valejo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sage looking for a guillotine here but Valejo defends easily.
Sage is trying to keep Valejo in close.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #SU2#
Valejo stands up and waves to Sage to follow him. #TD2#
Valejo gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Sage tries to bench press Valejo off him but Valejo keeps the position.
Sage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valejo off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Valejo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Sage has the hooks in. Valejo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sage passes his arm under Valejo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Valejo taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Sage!
A relieved looking Devon Sage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sage has Cheng up against the cage in a clinch.
Sage jumps guard but Cheng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheng walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cheng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cheng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sage tries to clinch up
and Cheng counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sage pushes Cheng up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sage decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sage is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cheng frees his head nicely. Oh but Sage has switched to an armbar! Cheng is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sage takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sage decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Cheng is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cheng is looking to defend but Sage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cheng! Sage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cheng taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Sage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menendez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sage closes the distance but Menendez moves to the side
and Menendez counters with a head kick.
Menendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sage.
And Menendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sage pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sage forces Menendez back against the cage and clinches.
Menendez tries to circle away but Sage has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Menendez. #TD2#
Menendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sage uses from the top position. #SUB#
Sage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menendez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menendez dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Menendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menendez wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menendez trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #T2#
Menendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Menendez lying in Sage's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sage decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Menendez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Sage wants to clinch up but Salvacion keeps it at a distance.
Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion keeps the fight on the outside.
Sage darts in trying to clinch
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sage looks to clinch
and Salvacion counters with a solid body kick.
Sage wants to clinch up but Salvacion keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sage quickly recovers to half guard.
Sage tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control.
Sage gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sage trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sage has his feet on Salvacion's thighs here. He's pushed Salvacion off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Salvacion screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Sage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sage forces Menendez back against the cage and clinches.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Menendez has him pressed against the cage.
Menendez looking to stall.
Menendez is trying to break the clinch but Sage has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menendez defends well.#SUB2#
Sage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menendez is one step ahead there.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menendez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Menendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Menendez pushes Sage off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Sage rushes Menendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sage gets control of Menendez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menendez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Menendez rolls with it to try and escape but Sage cranks on the arm and Menendez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Sage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones is posturing up here but Sage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Sage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Sage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahogany lands a high kick!
Sage tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sage darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.#TD#
Sage manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mahogany has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sage to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mahogany is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sage pulls down on the head and he's put Mahogany to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devon Sage!

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