Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE FN 2: Alyoshin vs Kuzmin
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Beneke staying out of range there.
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Rhat moves away and avoids it.
Rhat is looking to chop away at Beneke's legs.
Beneke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Rhat.
A jab from Beneke misses.
A swing and a miss from Rhat.#TD#
Beneke shoots in and bounces Rhat off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Beneke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhat is keeping the position for now.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beneke is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him.
Rhat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beneke wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rhat trying to move into half guard but instead Beneke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rhat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beneke is one step ahead there.
Beneke tries to stand but Rhat is controlling from the bottom.
Rhat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beneke is keeping the position for now.
Beneke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Rhat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##ES#
Beneke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Rhat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Rhat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhat showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beneke won't allow Rhat to pass to mount.
Beneke manages to get to full guard.
Beneke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rhat trying to move into half guard but instead Beneke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Beneke preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhat looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhat, not yet.
Beneke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhat 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.
Rhat is trying to keep Beneke in close. #SU#
Beneke stands and steps away. Rhat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Rhat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Rhat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhat misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Rhat avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beneke will feel that in the morning.
Rhat throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Rhat pushes Beneke against the ropes but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhat.
Beneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhat missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Beneke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rhat's half guard.#SU#
Beneke stands up and beckons Rhat to join him on the feet.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rhat is defended easily by Beneke.
Rhat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beneke's waist but Beneke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhat off to one side. #TD#
Beneke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Beneke stands up out of the half guard.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhat.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
Rhat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range. #T1#
Rhat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rhat misses.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Beneke lands a head shot.#TD2#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beneke was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beneke's guard.
Rhat is trying to control. Beneke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhat wants to advance to full mount but Beneke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beneke working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Rhat trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Beneke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
Beneke stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Beneke.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rhat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhat momentarily.
Beneke throws a hook but Rhat blocks it.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke throws a jab when Rhat was well out of range.#TD#
Beneke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhat to the mat! Rhat manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat is trying to keep Beneke in close.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rhat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beneke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beneke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Beneke stopping the sweep attempt from Rhat.
Beneke tries to stand but Rhat is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beneke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beneke is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rhat manages to get to full guard.
Beneke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rhat working for a triangle but Beneke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rhat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.#TD2#
Rhat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rhat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhat working the ground and pound but Beneke is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Rhat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rhat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Rhat drags him back down.#T1#
Beneke tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rhat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beneke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rhat but great work by Beneke.
Rhat is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Beneke decides to stand back up. Beneke steps back and let's Rhat get back to his feet.
Beneke misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhat moves away.
Rhat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beneke slips a straight right by Rhat.
Rhat walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Rhat moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Beneke tries to sprawl but Rhat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rhat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhat looking to land elbow strikes but Beneke uses the position to regain half guard.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhat prevents Beneke from standing back up.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beneke to regain full guard.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Beneke is retaining full guard.
Rhat postures up in Beneke's guard and throws a big left but Beneke blocks it.
Rhat prevents Beneke from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rhat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beneke wants to stand up but Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rhat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rhat loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Rhat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beneke doesn't seem phased though.
Rhat throws a body kick that misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Beneke blocks the leg kick.
Beneke sizes up Rhat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Beneke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke catches Rhat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beneke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat feints a counter leg kick.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Rhat loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhat in his tracks.
A slow jab from Rhat misses its intended target.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Beneke.
Well Beneke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mark Beneke!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Mark Beneke!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mark Beneke!

Mark Beneke wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mark Beneke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BE 11: Kruglov vs Arnason
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1#
Knuckles misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rhat!
Rhat connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a straight left.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Rhat checks it.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Rhat tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhat moves away.#TD2#
Rhat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knuckles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knuckles looking for a sweep but Rhat has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Rhat looking to take Knuckles's back but Knuckles rolls and after a scramble, Knuckles ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Knuckles to escape a tricky position.
Knuckles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Rhat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knuckles won't allow Rhat to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rhat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Knuckles frees his head nicely. Oh but Rhat has switched to an armbar! Knuckles is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Takanori.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhat.
Decent striking displayed by Rhat there.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanori tries to sprawl out of it but Rhat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Takanori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat backing away here, and Takanori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takanori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Takanori catches Rhat right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takanori - that will leave a mark!
Takanori lands a jab to the nose.
Takanori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhat.#T1#
Rhat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat misses with a left hand
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Takanori responds with a good body kick, but Rhat manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Takanori as Rhat shoots in.
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Rhat lands with an uppercut that bounces Takanori off the ropes and back into range.
Rhat cracks Takanori with an open hand slap.
Rhat tests Takanori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takanori blocks the body kick.
Rhat shoots and misses #KD2#
and Takanori counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rhat! Takanori lets Rhat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Takanori misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Takanori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhat.#T2#
Rhat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rhat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takanori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Takanori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takanori! But no joy.#CL2#
Takanori clinches up against the ropes.
Takanori is working Rhat over against the ropes.
Rhat is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Takanori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takanori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takanori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Takanori.
Takanori stops a takedown attempt from Rhat.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takanori is defending well.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a body punch.
Takanori gets through Rhat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takanori. #T3##BC#
Rhat breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rhat.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Takanori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhat moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhat throws a lazy body kick
and Takanori counters with a thumping low kick.
Takanori throws a leg kick which misses Rhat's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhat tries to avoid it.
Rhat is looking to slow Takanori down with leg kicks.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhat.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takanori.#TD#
Rhat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takanori looking to control. #T4#
Takanori has Rhat pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhat pushes down on Takanori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takanori wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takanori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Takanori won't allow Rhat to pass to mount.
Rhat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhat wants to take a breather but Takanori is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but Takanori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhat to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura here.
Takanori is looking to control Rhat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takanori avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takanori keeps working.
Rhat works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takanori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takanori holds on to Rhat's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well.
Takanori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rhat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takanori taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Rhat crashes against the mat.
Takanori tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rhat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Takanori is defending well. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Takanori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takanori is looking for a sweep.
Rhat in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rhat wants to control but Takanori is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rhat is trying to get an arm triangle but Takanori is defending well.
Rhat trying to control the action but Takanori is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rhat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rhat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koba Takanori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takanori lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Rhat.
Rhat closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Rhat pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koba Takanori seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Takanori lands a big head kick that sends Rhat tumbling to the mat! Takanori takes a step backwards and waves Rhat back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rhat is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Rhat misses with the body kick
and Takanori counters with a right hand from hell and Rhat is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Takanori!
A very excited looking Koba Takanori 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: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Rhat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnason is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arnason lands the left hand.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnason misses with a body shot.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arnason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arnason lands a head shot.
Arnason lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Arnason.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnason defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Arnason into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Arnason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnason misses the jab.
Arnason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnason wants it to stay on the feet.
Arnason throwing a counter right hand but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat lands the left hand.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Rhat does it's job there.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Arnason misses the shot to the body.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Rhat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhat throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhat looks to land a body kick but Arnason moved away.
An inside leg kick from Rhat misses.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhat dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Good exchange - Arnason coming out on top.
Arnason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhat fails with the takedown.
Arnason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhat misses with an uppercut
and Arnason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arnason throws a hook but Rhat blocks it.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason scores with a hook.
Rhat misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhat.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhat. #T3#
Arnason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhat misses with a leg kick.
Rhat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhat tries to land a body kick
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason keeping moving, preventing Rhat from controlling successfully.
Arnason pulls Rhat in to control the position. #T4#
Rhat won't allow Arnason to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnason is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rhat trying to keep a closed guard but Arnason is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arnason content to stall in guard here.
Rhat trying to keep a closed guard but Arnason is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Arnason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnason is one step ahead there.
Rhat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arnason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhat is trying to keep Arnason in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Rhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnason.
Arnason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rhat trying to mount his opponent but Arnason defends it. #SUB2#
Rhat seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhat is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Rhat advancing to mount.
Arnason trying to control but Rhat postures up.
Rhat is pressing down on Arnason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnason is holding on for now. #T7#
Arnason trying to hold on to Rhat's head to control him but Rhat postures up.
Rhat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arnason defending well though.
Arnason keeping control of the position.
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Arnason defends it. #SUB2#
Rhat is working for an americana but Arnason has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rhat was thinking about the submission.
Arnason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
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.
Rhat passes Arnason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnason trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rhat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnason wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy.
Rhat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Arnason reverses the position - he's now on top in Rhat's guard.
Arnason wants to pass the guard but Rhat is keeping the position.#T9#
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arnason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arnason stacks Rhat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arnason!
Arnason controls the position.
Rhat is trying to get back to half guard.
Arnason is staying tight to Rhat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhat gets back to half guard.
Rhat wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arnason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat throws a big shot that misses.
Rhat takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses.
Arnason scores with a one two! Rhat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arnason counters with a left to the body.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Rhat ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Arnason avoids it easily.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason misses the jab.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arnason throws out a powerful jab.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
Rhat misses with a leg kick
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhat has time to react.
Rhat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhat throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Arnason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arnason.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhat misses with a hook
and Arnason counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnason sprawls well. Arnason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason misses the jab.#T3#
Rhat throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Rhat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arnason is trying to defend but Rhat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Rhat advancing to mount.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Arnason won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arnason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Arnason looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnason, not yet. #T4#
Rhat wants to control from the top but Arnason keeps moving.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat trying to control but Arnason is working from the bottom.
Rhat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arnason gets back to half guard.
Arnason trying to control from the bottom.
Arnason is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhat from advancing position.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Rhat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Rhat thows a huge punch but Arnason dodges it nicely.
Arnason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arnason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arnason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Arnason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Rhat moves away and avoids it.
Rhat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Arnason shows good takedown defense.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rhat.
Rhat looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Rhat looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.
As Rhat looks to move away, Arnason throws a big counter combo but Rhat just gets out of the way.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Arnason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhat misses the target.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Rhat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhat's head.
Rhat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnason. That snapped Rhat's head back. #T7#
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnason is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Arnason circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Arnason.
Rhat throws a push kick but Arnason slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rhat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhat misses with a leg kick.
Arnason lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Arnason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnason circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnason scores with a four punch combination!#T8#
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Arnason moved away.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rhat.
Arnason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Arnason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnason jabs at Rhat's body.
Arnason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Arnason. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Rhat misses.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Rhat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhat with a poor takedown
letting Arnason counter with a right hand. #T9#
Rhat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arnason at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arnason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnason wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Rhat throws a leg kick
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rhat moved out of range.
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason digs a good hook to Rhat's body.
Nice shot by Arnason.
Rhat moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rhat moved out of range.
Rhat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnason blocks a jab.
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason connects with the punch.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Rhat ducks down to avoid it.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Rhat misses with a hook
and Rhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhat looks for a takedown but Arnason sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason cracks Rhat with a good jab.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnason swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range. #T1#
Arnason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhat slips under a jab.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Rhat avoids them all with ease.
Rhat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhat tries to work over Arnason's front leg with a kick but Arnason checks it.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Rhat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Arnason. No joy for Rhat on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnason misses its target.
Arnason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhat misses with a low kick.
Arnason lands with a good body shot.
Rhat throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Arnason avoids it easily.
Rhat misses the shot to the body.
Rhat throws out a leg kick but Arnason moves out of range and Rhat only half commits.
Rhat slips under a jab.
Rhat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rhat looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnason.
Rhat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat looks to throw a body kick
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
Arnason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhat misses with a leg kick
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason checks a low kick from Rhat.
Rhat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhat walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Rhat feints a jab promting Arnason to slip. Rhat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arnason slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rhat misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Arnason. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arnason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhat moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Rhat looks to land a body kick but Arnason moved away.
It looked like Arnason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhat misses with a hook.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Arnason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhat is looking to slow Arnason down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.#T5#
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Rhat misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnason scores with a shot to the body.
Rhat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhat with a hook.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhat cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Arnason slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhat, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T6#
Rhat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
A jab from Rhat misses.
Rhat has a takedown stuffed.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Arnason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhat momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Arnason.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnason tries to sprawl out of it but Rhat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Arnason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Rhat flicks out a counter leg kick but Arnason steps away.
Rhat slips a jab from Arnason.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Arnason avoids it.
Arnason misses with a few strikes there. #T7#
Rhat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhat defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Rhat shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Rhat.
Rhat tries for a takedown but Arnason circles away easily
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Arnason.
Arnason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhat on the side of the head.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Arnason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnason.
Rhat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T8#
Arnason cracks a nice hook into Rhat's ribs.
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Arnason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat moves forwards but Arnason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Rhat throws a body kick that misses.
Rhat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Arnason.
Rhat takes one to the chin there.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhat throws a leg kick
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body. #T9#
Rhat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Arnason blocks the leg kick.
Rhat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnason blocks a leg kick.
Rhat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeremy Arnason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnason sprawls well. Arnason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat walks into a stiff left hand from Arnason.
Arnason tests Rhat's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Jeremy Arnason!

Jeremy Arnason wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Arnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Rhat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruglov throws a head kick that Rhat semi-blocks.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhat. Rhat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Kruglov is looking to stand back up but Rhat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kruglov. #T1#
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhat is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Rhat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruglov's head.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhat throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kruglov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Rhat with a nice body shot.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rhat has Kruglov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rhat pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Rhat dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Rhat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruglov looking to control.
Kruglov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruglov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhat. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Rhat tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rhat slips the punch.
Rhat catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Rhat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Rhat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kruglov wriggles free and stands up. #T5##TD#
Rhat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruglov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Rhat moved out of range nicely.
Rhat throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rhat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhat misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Rhat slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov scores with a leg kick. #T6#
Rhat ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat shoots in but Kruglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhat lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.#TD#
Rhat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruglov is looking to escape.
Rhat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruglov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kruglov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T7#
Rhat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruglov!
Rhat lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Rhat postures up.
Rhat wants to control the action but instead Kruglov gets a body lock and reverses into Rhat's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Rhat working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Rhat is looking for a triangle but Kruglov pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Rhat is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kruglov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him. #T9##SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rhat follows without any prompting.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhat.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhat backwards.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Rhat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruglov defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Kruglov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Rhat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Rhat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Rhat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Rhat's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhat blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rhat eats them both and turns towards Kruglov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rhat swinging wildly here. #T2#
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Rhat in a clinch. #TD#
Rhat has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away.
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rhat is stalling here. Kruglov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruglov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rhat tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Kruglov stands up.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Rhat circles away.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rhat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhat tries to counter with a takedown but Kruglov is quick to defend against it.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruglov defends it nicely.#T4#
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range. #TD#
Rhat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kruglov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Kruglov won't allow it. #SUB#
Rhat is trying to work for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well. #SUB#
Rhat seems to be working for a kimura but Kruglov defends the submission attempt.
Rhat is thwarting Kruglov's attempts to control the position.
Jim Rhat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Kruglov defends it.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov has hold of Rhat's hands but Rhat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruglov is holding on to half guard well.
Rhat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhat is keen to just control but Kruglov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Rhat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T7#
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Rhat.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T8#
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Rhat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kruglov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Rhat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhat prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat passes Kruglov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T9#
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
Rhat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Rhat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhat to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhat avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Rhat slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Kruglov.
Rhat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rhat.

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhat. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Kruglov counters with a big head kick but Rhat shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rhat counters with a takedown into side control.
Rhat advances nicely into full mount.
Rhat unloads with some shots from mount but Kruglov bucks and avoids them well.
Rhat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2##SUB#
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruglov is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Rhat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kruglov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
Kruglov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Rhat shoots in.#T4#
Rhat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruglov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Rhat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.#T5#
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Rhat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to sweep him here.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to get back to his feet.
Rhat advances to half guard.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhat trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov is staying active underneath Rhat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruglov wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
Kruglov gets back to full guard.
Kruglov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Rhat is having none of it.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhat. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Rhat up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rhat dives in and scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
Rhat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhat looking to pass the guard.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T8#
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.#ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rhat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T9##SUB#
Rhat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruglov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruglov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruglov! #REVB#
Rhat looking for a sweep but Kruglov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rhat is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruglov has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Rhat's head back.
Rhat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhat's head.
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
Viktor Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Rhat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Capac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhat defends it well.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capac but Capac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Rhat's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac moves out of range of the strikes.
Capac with the counter takedown but Rhat avoids it easily.
Rhat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Rhat shoots and misses #TD2#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac.
Rhat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Capac has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac lands a nice forearm strike.
Capac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Capac working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat prevents Capac from improving position. #T1#
Rhat wants to control but Capac postures up.
Rhat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capac working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Capac politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Capac prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rhat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Capac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Capac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rhat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Capac scoring with punches and elbows.
Capac scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Rhat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Capac scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhat tries to buck Capac off but Capac is having none of it.
Capac scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac scoring with punches from side control.
Rhat is looking for a sweep.
Capac cracks Rhat with a big right hand but Rhat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rhat can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capac connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Capac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Capac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rhat to see if he's OK.
Capac cracks Rhat with a big right hand but Rhat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Rhat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Capac landing a few strikes.
Capac trying to control the position but Rhat is working away.
Capac lands a nice forearm strike.
Capac working the ground and pound.
Rhat tries to buck Capac off but Capac is having none of it.
Rhat is working hard here to advance position.
Capac cracks Rhat with a big elbow. #T4#
Rhat taking a bit of punishment here - Capac scoring with strikes.
Capac cracks Rhat with a big right hand but Rhat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhat is looking for a sweep.
Capac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Capac cracks Rhat with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Capac's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rhat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Capac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capac connects with a nice short shot to Rhat's temple. #ROC2#Rhat is rocked!
Rhat is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh Rhat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capac slips a nice elbow through Rhat's hands, connecting with Rhat's forehead.
Capac is trying to control. Rhat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhat seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Capac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capac defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Capac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
A short body shot lands from Capac as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Capac on the inside. #TD#
Rhat decides to pull guard.
Capac scoring with some ground and pound.
Capac with a nice head shot there.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rhat keeps moving. #SUB#
Rhat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capac manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Capac has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rhat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Capac has tightened it up now! Rhat should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Capac!
Our winner, Manco Capac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Reyes checks the leg kick.
Rhat wants to land a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reyes striking off his back but it's not causing Rhat any problems.
Rhat wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Rhat prevents Reyes from getting back to his feet.
Reyes pulls Rhat in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhat preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhat throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him. #SUB#
Reyes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rhat escapes and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Reyes is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rhat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Rhat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reyes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reyes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Rhat is controlling him #SUB2#
Rhat wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reyes wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy. #T3#
Rhat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rhat wants to take his opponent's back but Reyes doesn't allow it.
Reyes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhat has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Reyes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reyes wants to hold on but Rhat pushes him away.
Reyes stops Rhat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rhat tries to control but Reyes wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rhat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reyes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reyes and Rhat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Rhat tries to advance to mount but Reyes denies him.
Rhat prevents Reyes from escaping the position.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhat is putting a hurting on Reyes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhat's best efforts.
Rhat is trying to control the action in half guard but Reyes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Rhat is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rhat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes throws a right hand that Rhat ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhat also avoids with ease.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reyes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Reyes avoids it easily.
Rhat looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away.
Reyes stuffs the takedown.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roman Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Crunch! Reyes slams his shin into Rhat's torso.
Roman Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes tries to land a front kick but Rhat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Rhat blocks a jab.
Rhat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhat is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhat throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
Rhat shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhat with a hook.
Roman Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes tries to bum rush Rhat with a series of wild strikes but Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Rhat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Reyes tries to bum rush Rhat with a series of wild strikes but Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhat has time to react.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes thuds his shin into the meat of Rhat's side.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Reyes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes is looking for a counter combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhat feints a jab promting Reyes to slip. Rhat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reyes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhat throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Reyes. Those never looked like landing.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Rhat throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhat misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Reyes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Rhat throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Rhat avoids nicely. #T4#
Reyes lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Rhat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhat somewhat.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Reyes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Reyes blocks a jab.
Rhat lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Rhat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhat goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
Reyes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Reyes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes sizes up Rhat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Rhat misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhat swinging wildly here.
Reyes throws a quick counter head kick but Rhat was just out of range.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Reyes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rhat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat preventing the sweep. #T1#
Reyes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Reyes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Rhat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reyes's guard.
Rhat trying to control from Reyes's half guard. Reyes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Reyes 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.#T2#
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Rhat pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Reyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Reyes is pushing down on Rhat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhat is fighting to maintain full guard but Reyes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reyes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jim Rhat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhat trying to control but Reyes postures up.
Rhat is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes wants to control but Rhat is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reyes connects with a nice short shot to Rhat's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reyes connects with a nice short shot to Rhat's temple.
Rhat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Reyes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reyes advances to half guard. #SUB#
Reyes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhat is just riding it out for now. Reyes eventually gives up the hold.
Rhat is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rhat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arnason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnason keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rhat working away.
Rhat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arnason is trying to improve his position.
Arnason is trying to control Rhat's posture but Rhat avoids it.
Arnason manages to get back to half guard.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat is thwarting Arnason's attempts to control the position.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason tries to roll over but Rhat keeps him under control.
Rhat passes to full mount!
Rhat punching from mount but Arnason doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Arnason wants to hold on but Rhat pushes him away.
Arnason regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rhat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnason sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhat is pressing down on Arnason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnason is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy.
Rhat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Rhat sits in half guard.
Arnason keeping hold of Rhat's head, controlling as best he can.
Arnason won't allow Rhat to pass to mount. #T2#
Rhat is keen to just control but Arnason is a slippery customer.
Arnason keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhat is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arnason wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnason has his hands clasped together around Rhat's back. He's all about the action.
Arnason is looking to control Rhat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?
Rhat wants to take a breather but Arnason is having none of it.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but Arnason defending well.
Arnason is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Rhat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arnason is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Rhat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arnason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arnason shrugs it off.
Arnason is trying desperately to improve position.
Arnason is squirming around, avoiding Rhat's attempts to control the action.
Rhat fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rhat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arnason manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rhat tries for a kimura but Arnason is defending well.
Arnason struggling a bit here.#T4#
Arnason isn't going anywhere.
Arnason is trying to improve his position.
Arnason is trying to control Rhat's posture but Rhat avoids it. #SUB2#
Rhat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arnason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arnason tries to buck Rhat off but Rhat is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhat tries to move to mount but Arnason blocks the move with his legs.
Arnason tries to buck Rhat off but Rhat is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rhat has hold of Arnason's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Arnason seems comfortable defending it but Rhat has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Arnason is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Arnason is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rhat couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jeremy Arnason was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back motherflippers! And when I'm back I will win the rematch easy peasy!'.

Event: TD8
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhat.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters cracks Rhat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Rhat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. Rhat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masters but Masters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danga de danga de dang - Masters scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Rhat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhat.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Masters misses #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Rhat is proving a slippery customer.
Masters is really struggling to control Rhat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhat preventing the sweep.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Rhat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters is trying to keep Rhat in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rhat is pushing down on Masters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masters is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhat has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but Masters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhat to get the leverage.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Rhat seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Masters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masters tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Masters wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well. #T3#
Masters is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Masters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhat on the ground.#SUB2#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhat stalling.
Masters trying to control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters tries to roll over but Rhat keeps him under control.
Masters is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rhat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rhat wants to control the pace but Masters is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Masters is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position!
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters tries to clinch but Rhat moves out of range.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Rhat on that attempt.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Rhat misses.
Rhat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Rhat walks into a jab.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masters connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Masters clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhat letting Masters take a breather here.#T1#
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Masters lands an elbow just above Rhat 's eye.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Rhat in his tracks for a moment.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rhat avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Rhat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Rhat goes for a takedown attempt but Masters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Masters clinches.
Rhat wants a takedown. #T2#
Rhat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Rhat's head but Rhat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a big counter combination but Rhat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masters scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhat should have avoided that one.
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morton Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters jabs at Rhat's body.
Rhat looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters lands a head shot.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Rhat walks into a jab.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
Rhat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masters defends it well.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhat throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Masters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masters digs a right hand underneath Rhat's ribcage. Rhat let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Rhat jumps guard and drags Masters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masters wants to control from the top but Rhat keeps moving. #T4#
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Rhat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhat has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rhat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Masters leaves Rhat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Rhat breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhat.
Masters misses with a head kick.
A jab from Masters misses.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. Rhat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhat.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Rhat and move into the clinch.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Rhat digs a good hook to Masters's body.
Rhat lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhat throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masters connects with a right hand. Rhat shakes it off.#T1#
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat fails to land the takedown.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Masters drives through and clinches with Rhat against the cage.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masters to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rhat has hold of one of Masters's legs. Masters is fighting the takedown attempt but Rhat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rhat is fighting to break Masters's control of his arms but Masters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters controlling Rhat's posture.
Masters 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.#T2#
Rhat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masters keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Masters looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Masters misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhat misses the target. #CL#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Morton Masters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Rhat tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Rhat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Rhat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masters connects with a knee to the head.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a body shot.
Masters scores with a shot to the side of Rhat's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Rhat in his tracks for a moment.
Rhat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masters to keep the fight standing.
Rhat takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Rhat is rocked!#KD#
Masters drops Rhat with a big knee straight up the middle! Rhat is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rhat is still on wobbly legs! Can Masters finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jim Rhat's cut even more.#T4#
Masters wobbles Rhat with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Masters dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rhat to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters is the new welterweight champion!
Morton Masters tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Dunk lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Rhat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunk. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Rhat gets a clinch.
Dunk is pressed up against the cage. Rhat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunk down to the mat. Dunk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dunk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhat tries to clinch there but Dunk circles away.
Dunk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dunk tries to score with a low kick but Rhat moves his leg out of the way.
Dunk throws a sloppy head kick and Rhat moves out of range easily.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rhat clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhat's brow.
Rhat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Rhat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dunk is trying to keep an underhook but Rhat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat prevents Dunk from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhat is taking a breather. Dunk 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.
Rhat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rhat working over Dunk with some ground and pound. Dunk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Rhat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rhat is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Jim Rhat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TD 4
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Lexington shoots in and drives through. Rhat sprawls well.
Rhat misses with a hook.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown but Rhat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Lexington clinches. #TD2#
Rhat decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lexington won't allow Rhat to sweep him here.
Lexington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rhat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lexington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lexington's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhat is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat trying to control but Lexington is working from the bottom.
Rhat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rhat is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lexington is trying to escape and Rhat transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lexington is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rhat! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Rhat!
In his post fight interview, Jim Rhat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TD 2:
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Rhat moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.#TD#
Rhat has hold of one of Robinson's legs. Robinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Rhat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rhat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rhat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rhat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rhat throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Rhat trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Rhat is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rhat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhat not doing much here. #T1##SUB#
Rhat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhat to get the leverage.
Rhat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rhat tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson tries to hold on but Rhat postures up.#SUB#
Rhat has hold of Robinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Rhat controlling his opponent.
Rhat tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Rhat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhat tries to push Robinson's head away but Robinson is holding on tight.#T3##SUB#
Rhat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robinson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rhat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhat moves to the back position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Robinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhat.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4##SUB#
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rhat's arms. #SUB#
Rhat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robinson is defending well though. Rhat let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Rhat working for a choke but Robinson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Robinson fending off the submission attempt from Rhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rhat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Robinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhat cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhat tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Rhat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Robinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rhat is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Rhat manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson winds up and cracks Rhat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhat tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Rhat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Rhat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rhat tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
Rhat is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robinson has his hands clasped together but Rhat extends and breaks Robinson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rhat.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CC1: Kovaleva vs. Murray
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Rhat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Rhat wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rhat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rhat. #T1#
Rhat controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Rhat passes to full mount!
Rhat controlling from mount.
Rhat moves to the back. #T2##SUB#
Rhat working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Robinson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rhat has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Robinson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rhat closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#TD2#
Rhat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Rhat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rhat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rhat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can James defend it? Rhat steps over the head and cranks it - James is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rhat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Badger tries to sprawl but Rhat drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Badger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
A very excited looking Jim Rhat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rhat has managed to clinch.
Alanavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Rhat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alanavi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rhat dives into side control. #REVR#
Rhat advances to full mount.
Rhat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alanavi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rhat is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Alanavi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Alanavi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rhat anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Alanavi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rhat slips an arm under Alanavi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rhat has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rhat is squeezing on Alanavi like an anaconda would it's prey. Alanavi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Ayres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Ayres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhat was covering up waiting for the punch and Ayres finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ayres throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rhat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhat looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhat, not yet. #SUB2#
Rhat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ayres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ayres wants to control from the top but Rhat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Ayres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhat passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rhat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ayres could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rhat has cracked it and Ayres is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rhat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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