Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raven swings widly with a right hand
and Van Soest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Raven misses its intended target.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven catches Van Soest with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raven just manages to avoid it.
Van Soest walks into a left hand.
Raven tests Van Soest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Soest moves forwards but Raven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Soest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raven swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Soest as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Van Soest misses with a low kick.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Van Soest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Raven shoots in and bounces Van Soest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Van Soest controls Raven momentarily but Raven frees himself.
Raven postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Raven postures up.
Raven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Soest looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Soest, not yet.
Raven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raven landing some decent shots from guard.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Soest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Van Soest defends easily.
Van Soest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Van Soest defends easily. #SUB2#
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Soest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Soest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Soest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Van Soest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Soest trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Soest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Soest working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven is trying to control the position but Van Soest postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Van Soest counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Raven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Soest manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raven throws a strike but Van Soest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Raven throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Soest uses it to pass to side control.
Van Soest has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest lands a nice shot to the head.
Raven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven is in a horrible position here. Van Soest smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Raven is looking to improve his position but Van Soest isn't that keen on the idea.
Raven tries to hold on but Van Soest postures up.
Van Soest trying to control but Raven is having none of it.
Van Soest scoring with strikes but Raven is staying in there. #T2#
Van Soest tries to control but Raven wriggling away.
Van Soest prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Raven regains half guard.
Van Soest tries to pass to full mount but Raven defends it.
Van Soest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Raven moves into full guard.
Raven is trying to keep Van Soest in close.
Van Soest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Van Soest defends it easily.
Raven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Van Soest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Soest.#T4#
Raven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Soest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Raven misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Soest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Van Soest.
A big left from Raven misses. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Soest quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Soest is pressing down on Raven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Van Soest blocks nicely.
Van Soest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Soest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Van Soest controlling Raven's posture.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Soest trying to control the position.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven won't allow Van Soest to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Raven finds it's way through Van Soest's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raven or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Soest, which made it look bad.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
Van Soest has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Soest there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven thuds a left hand into Van Soest's body.
Nice takedown defense from Van Soest. No joy for Raven on that attempt.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Soest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Soest.
Raven scores with a body shot. #T3#
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Raven thuds his right hand into Van Soest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Van Soest's shoulder, as Van Soest tries to avoid the shot.
Zane Raven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raven, as that shot connected.
Van Soest slips under a jab.
Raven misses with a jab to the body
and Van Soest counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Soest.
Van Soest throwing a counter right hand but Raven manages to avoid it.
Raven takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raven just manages to avoid it.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Raven lands with an overhand left.
Raven throws a jab when Van Soest was well out of range.#T4#
Raven throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
It looked like Van Soest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Van Soest moves away and avoids it.
Raven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Soest doesn't seem bothered though.
Raven moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Raven scores with a nice right hand.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Soest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Soest wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Soest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Soest scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raven fails with the takedown
and Van Soest counters with a left and a right that stings Raven.
A good leg kick by Van Soest.
Raven throws a hook but Van Soest avoids it easily.
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven dives in and grabs Van Soest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Soest pushes down on Raven's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest scores with a body shot.
Raven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Soest.
Van Soest slips a straight right by Raven.#T1#
Raven throws a big shot that misses.
Raven misses with a body punch
and Van Soest counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Soest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Soest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Van Soest to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Van Soest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly Van Soest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Soest counters with a low kick, right behind Raven 's knee.
Raven is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A lazy left from Raven finds it's target.
Van Soest throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Raven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven jabs Van Soest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Soest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Soest counters with a low kick, right behind Raven 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Soest blocks a jab.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Soest throws a low kick but Raven avoids it.
Van Soest staying out of range there.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Raven misses with a body shot
and Van Soest counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Soest pinned against the cage. Van Soest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raven scores with a nice head shot.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Soest on the side of the head.
Raven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Soest's head.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Soest misses its target.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Raven misses with a body shot.
It looked like Van Soest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Soest as he jumps to the side.
Van Soest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raven misses with a takedown
and Van Soest counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Van Soest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Soest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
Van Soest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Soest misses with a body shot.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest had his way with Zane Raven in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven's corner calls for a 1-2. Raven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Soest takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Raven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest lands with a nice combination. Raven backs away looking to recover.
Raven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Soest lands a head shot.#ROC#Raven is rocked!#T1#
Van Soest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raven scores with a punch to the head.
Raven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
Van Soest lands a leg kick that knocks Raven off balance momentarily.
Raven darts in looking for a takedown but Van Soest gets double underhooks and turns Raven into the cage. #TD2#
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Van Soest is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Van Soest's guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Van Soest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest is trying to control the position but Raven postures up.
Raven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Van Soest 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.
Raven trying to control but Van Soest is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Raven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Soest was covering up waiting for the punch and Raven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Soest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Raven stays in close to Van Soest's body and controls the position.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Soest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raven postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Soest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt - Van Soest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Van Soest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Zane Raven is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Zane Raven, 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: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Raven pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Crap moves away and avoids it.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Crap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven thuds a left hand into Crap's body.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Crap is just out of range.
Crap with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
Zane Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crap wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Raven stands up over Crap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raven is working Crap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crap has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raven wants to control from the top but Crap keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Raven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raven stands up over Crap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raven chips away with some ground and pound.
Crap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raven trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom. #T2#
Raven working some strikes from top position.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Raven landing some decent shots from guard.
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Raven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crap throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Raven landing with the ground and pound.
Raven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crap's head.#T3#
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raven wants to control from the top but Crap keeps moving.
Crap throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Crap being controlled here, momentarily.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crap tries to sprawl but Raven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crap is in trouble now - Raven has advanced to mount!
Crap regains half guard.
Raven blocks the strikes from Crap. #T4#
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raven trying to control from half guard but Crap is working away.
Crap gets back to full guard.
Crap wants to sweep here but Raven controlling him for the moment.
Raven passes Crap's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raven content to control rather than advance.
Crap wants to get back to full guard but Raven has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Raven slips a nice elbow through Crap's hands, connecting with Crap's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Raven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crap has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raven has passed into side control.
Zane Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crap tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position.
Crap prevents Raven from improving position.
Raven working the head with strikes.
Raven connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crap some visible discomfort.
Raven connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crap some visible discomfort.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Raven avoids the strikes from the bottom by Crap.
Raven avoids the strikes from the bottom by Crap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crap to see if he's OK.
Raven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crap!
Raven landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven with good strikes from the mount here!
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crap can do to turn this around?
Raven is landing with some decent strikes but Crap is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Raven lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crap swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Raven unloading with bombs!
Raven tries to control but Crap wriggling away.
Crap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raven with a couple of short strikes.
Raven blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Raven trying to control but Crap is having none of it.
Crap throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Raven blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Raven raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raven cracks Crap with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crap throwing hammer fists to the chest of Raven. What's that going to do exactly?
Crap is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Raven blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Crap flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crap throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Crap is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven controlling from mount.
Raven lands with some strikes.
Raven blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Raven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crap?
Raven scoring with strikes but Crap is staying in there.
Raven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crap flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Raven lands a couple of good shots and Crap has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crap tries to break free.
Raven lands punches and elbows.
Raven wants to control but Crap is keeping busy.#T3#
Crap is trapped and Raven is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Crap's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Raven tries to keep control of the position but Crap is staying busy.#SUB#
Raven is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Crap defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raven's arms.
Raven has Crap flattened out and is raining down punches.
Raven lands a shot to the body.
Crap tries to escape but Raven has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crap is covering up but some of the strikes from Raven are getting through and doing damage. #ROC#Crap is rocked!
Crap takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Crap is still in real trouble! Can Raven finish him?#SUB#
Raven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crap is defending well though. Raven let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven is working the ground and pound. Can Crap escape?#SUB#
Raven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Raven is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Crap taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Raven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Hammerstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raven was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammerstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raven looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hammerstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammerstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven looking to control. #SUB2#
Hammerstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammerstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Raven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raven is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammerstein.
Ground and pound from Hammerstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein seems to be working for a kimura but Raven defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Raven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammerstein pulls his head out easily.
Raven is looking to control Hammerstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raven avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but Raven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammerstein to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying to work for a kimura but Raven is defending well.
Raven gets full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Raven is pulling down on Hammerstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammerstein, at least for the moment.
Hammerstein throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raven has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven wants to control from the top but Hammerstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raven lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB2#
Hammerstein working for a triangle but Raven defends it easily.
Hammerstein 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.
Raven passes into half guard.
Raven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammerstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raven moves into full mount! Hammerstein won't be happy about that!
Hammerstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven cracks Hammerstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Hammerstein gets back to half guard.
Hammerstein regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hammerstein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Raven escapes and throws Hammerstein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hammerstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammerstein is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammerstein with the active half guard here but Raven passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hammerstein ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Hammerstein with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raven tries to avoid it but Hammerstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raven to the ground. Raven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Hammerstein is quick to defend against it.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerstein but Hammerstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hammerstein with that takedown attempt.
Hammerstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raven pinned against the cage. Raven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zane Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hammerstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammerstein. Hammerstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Raven lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Hammerstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Hammerstein is quick to defend against it.
Raven misses with a looping left.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
Raven working the head and body with strikes.
Hammerstein has hold of Raven's hands but Raven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hammerstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raven scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raven wants to take a breather but Hammerstein is having none of it. #T2#
Raven prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raven pulls his head out easily.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerstein is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Raven is trying for a kimura here. Hammerstein looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raven wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Raven!
A relieved looking Zane Raven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Raven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooez. Hooez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooez moves away.
Raven misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Hooez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raven won't be happy with that.
Raven manages to get back to half guard.
Raven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Raven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooez pulls his head out easily.
Raven is looking for a sweep. Hooez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooez defends it easily.
Hooez pushes down on Raven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raven trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raven is staying active underneath Hooez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raven controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hooez wants to control but Raven is keeping him busy.
Raven is trying to maintain the position but Hooez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Raven defending well. #SUB2#
Hooez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Raven defend it? Hooez steps over the head and cranks it - Raven is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hooez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mackin Hooez!
An out of breath Mackin Hooez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zane Raven spoke after the fight, saying 'Death is in the air…'.

Event: RSE 84:
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Sprintin shows good takedown defense.
Sprintin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sprintin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sprintin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sprintin.
Good work by Raven as he checks the leg kick.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Sprintin lands.
A big left from Sprintin misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sprintin. That's going to slow Raven down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sprintin gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sprintin pulls Raven in close to prevent any damage.
Raven trying to control but Sprintin is working from the bottom.
Sprintin is controlling Raven's posture.#T1#
Sprintin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raven is in close to Sprintin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raven is working Sprintin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprintin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sprintin wants to stand but Raven is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sprintin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sprintin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raven is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Raven has his foot on Sprintin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprintin works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Sprintin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Raven actively working from the bottom here.
Sprintin slows the pace down in half guard.
Raven is trying to maintain the position but Sprintin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but Raven defending well.
Raven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sprintin tries to pass to full mount but Raven defends it.
Raven is looking to control Sprintin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raven avoid being mounted?
Sprintin wants to pass the guard but Raven is defending well. #T3#
Raven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Raven has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Sprintin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Sprintin defends easily.
Sprintin is fighting to break Raven's control of his arms but Raven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sprintin forces his way into half guard.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but Raven defending well.
Sprintin passes to full mount!
Raven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sprintin tries to keep control of the position but Raven is staying busy.#T4#
Raven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sprintin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Raven doesn't escape.
Sprintin is looking to control Raven but Raven is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Raven tries to escape but Sprintin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Raven is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raven just trying to survive but Sprintin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sprintin continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Sprintin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Raven takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sprintin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raven can do to turn this around?
Sprintin digs a good hook to Raven's body.
Sprintin throws an overhand right that lands on Raven's shoulder, as Raven tries to avoid the shot.
Sprintin misses with a wild body shot.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Raven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raven lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Raven there.
Ground and pound from Raven.
Sprintin tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Raven is looking for a kimura but Sprintin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage. #T1#
Sprintin is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprintin gets full guard.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven postures up.
Sprintin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Raven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprintin wants to get back to his feet but Raven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raven distracts Sprintin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sprintin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sprintin, not yet.
Sprintin is pulling down on Raven's head to control his posture.
Sprintin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sprintin defends it well.
Sprintin misses the jab.
Raven missing with a left hand there. Sprintin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sprintin cracks Raven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sprintin misses with a straight right. #T3#
Raven scores with a jab to the head.
Sprintin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sprintin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sprintin is doing well to control the position and prevent Raven from advancing to side control.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sprintin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sprintin is trying to control the position but Raven postures up.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raven works over Sprintin with some ground and pound from guard.
Sprintin trying to control the position.
Raven being controlled here momentarily.
Raven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sprintin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Sprintin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sprintin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sprintin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raven postures up.
Sprintin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sprintin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Raven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raven checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin misses with a wild body shot.
Raven misses with a body shot
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Sprintin.
Good leg kick by Sprintin.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raven misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a nice uppercut.
Phil Sprintin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sprintin enables Raven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sprintin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sprintin 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.#T1#
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Sprintin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raven is controlling him.
Sprintin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sprintin pulls Raven in to control the position.
Raven won't allow Sprintin to get back to his feet.
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Raven drops back looking for a leg! Sprintin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sprintin manages to kick Raven off! Raven jumps back into Sprintin's guard.
Raven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sprintin holds on and takes a little breather.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sprintin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sprintin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sprintin sitting in guard here, content to control.
More hug and hope from Sprintin.#SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sprintin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sprintin trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sprintin wants to stand and escape but instead Raven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Raven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sprintin pulls Raven in close to his closed guard and prevents Raven from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raven cracks Sprintin with a solid left hand.
Sprintin looking to control.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sprintin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raven postures up and lands a big shot to Sprintin's brow.
Sprintin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Sprintin is keeping the position.#T4#
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprintin has control of Raven's left arm, preventing Raven from doing any damage.
Raven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sprintin is pulling down on Raven's head to control his posture.
Further stalling from Sprintin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses.
Raven preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zane Raven.
I think Raven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Belyaev with that takedown attempt.
Belyaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Raven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belyaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Raven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Raven has Belyaev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raven pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Belyaev tumbling to the mat - Raven dives into Belyaev's guard.
Raven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Raven wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raven has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belyaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Belyaev is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belyaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
Belyaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven trying to control from half guard but Belyaev is working away.
Raven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belyaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belyaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raven landing some decent shots from guard.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Belyaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.
Raven wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Raven has moved into half guard.
Belyaev is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belyaev looking for submissions off his back.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raven lands a nice short elbow.
Raven prevents Belyaev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a kimura but Belyaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belyaev tries to roll over but Raven keeps him under control.
Raven working Belyaev over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belyaev is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Raven is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
Belyaev taking some punishment here, with Raven in his half guard. #SUB2#
Raven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belyaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Raven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belyaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raven landing shots from mount. #T4#
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Raven isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Raven has hold of Belyaev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belyaev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Raven tries to control but Belyaev wriggling away.
Belyaev is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Raven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belyaev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Belyaev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven is looking to take a break and control but Belyaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura but Belyaev is defending well.
Belyaev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Raven sprawls well.#TD#
Belyaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
Raven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raven tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev working over Raven with some ground and pound. Raven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev prevents Raven from improving his position.
Belyaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raven tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Raven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev is pressing down on Raven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raven is holding on for now. #T1#
Raven trying to control but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev moves into full mount! Raven won't be happy about that!
Belyaev prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Raven is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belyaev scoring with strikes but Raven is staying in there.
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Raven is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belyaev working Raven over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raven gets back to half guard.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Raven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raven taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belyaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Raven's thigh. Raven counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belyaev stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Raven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Belyaev doesn't defend quickly enough and Raven has managed to lock this one up! Can Belyaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raven on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zane Raven!
A victorious Zane Raven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammerstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raven but Raven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammerstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Hammerstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raven did well to prevent Hammerstein getting side control.
Hammerstein trying to control the pace.
Raven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Hammerstein pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Hammerstein defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hammerstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerstein has managed to get both his arms back between Raven's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerstein postures up. #SUB2#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerstein defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Hammerstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammerstein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raven keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hammerstein working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back.
Raven is staying active underneath Hammerstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Raven is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammerstein.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Hammerstein moves nicely into side control.
Hammerstein scoring with punches from side control.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Hammerstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammerstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammerstein controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammerstein wants to clinch but Raven slips to the side#TD2#
and Raven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jerry Hammerstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein is controlling Raven's posture.
Hammerstein continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hammerstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein is controlling the pace.
Hammerstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammerstein holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hammerstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Hammerstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Raven is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerstein keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Hammerstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerstein, not yet.
Hammerstein is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven throws a strike but Hammerstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammerstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raven is keeping the position for now.
Hammerstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven is trying to hold Hammerstein in close to prevent damage but Hammerstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerstein slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hammerstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammerstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raven keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerstein scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Raven manages to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein prevents Raven from improving his position.
Raven is trying to control but can't.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven is pressing down on Hammerstein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerstein cracks Raven with a solid left hand.
Hammerstein postures up. #T2#
Hammerstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is posturing up here but Raven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammerstein tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammerstein has to tap! Slick submission there by Raven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mickey enables Raven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mickey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mickey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mickey wants to stand but Raven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mickey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey is working hard here to advance position.
Mickey controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts NY inform us that Raven has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily. #SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven is adopting a defensive guard.
Mickey preventing the sweep.
Raven controls Mickey momentarily but Mickey frees himself.
Mickey controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mickey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Mickey pushes his legs off easily.
Raven trying to control the position.
Mickey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mickey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
Raven misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Mickey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Mickey throws a front kick aimed at Raven's knee but Raven avoids it well. #T4#
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey is looking to counter punch.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mickey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raven on the side of the head.
Raven slips under a jab.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mickey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mickey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raven shoots and misses
and Mickey counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raven can do to turn this around?
Raven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
Raven misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mickey throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven lands a lovely overhand right.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mickey.
Sloppy strikes from Mickey. Those never looked like landing.
Raven throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Raven goes for a double leg but Mickey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mickey continues to drive forward.
Mickey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mickey takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mickey misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage Mickey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Raven throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey scoring well with a low kick there.
Mickey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raven with a hook.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Raven scores with a jab to the body.
Raven lands a jab to Mickey's midsection.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Mickey misses #TD2#
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown. Mickey fights it but they end up in guard.

Mickey wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven with a poor takedown
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Mickey tests Raven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey 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.#R3#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Raven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Mickey lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Raven.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Raven.#T2##TD2#
Raven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mickey regains half guard.
Mickey is doing well to control the position and prevent Raven from advancing to side control.
Mickey is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
Mickey is trying to stand back up but Raven is controlling him
Raven prevents Mickey from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raven is working away from the top position though.
Mickey wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mickey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mickey is keeping the position for now.
Raven content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mickey holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Mickey kicks Raven off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mickey kicks off Raven and gets to his feet. #T4#
Mickey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven throws out a loose jab but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Raven moves away from the strike by Mickey.
A shot to the liver by Raven. Beautiful body shot.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raven under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickey missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raven with the counter takedown but Mickey avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mickey.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven thuds his right hand into Mickey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Raven misses.
Raven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickey swivels and escapes.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mickey on the side of the head.
Raven shoots in and drives through. Mickey sprawls well.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.#T2#
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a big shot that misses.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mickey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
Raven throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Mickey is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Mickey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickey trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mickey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Mickey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mickey controlling the position.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey wants to sweep but no luck.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mickey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raven throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Mickey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mickey to the mat! Mickey manages to get full guard.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head to control his posture.
Mickey wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zane Raven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey dips to his left and cracks Raven with an uppercut!
Mickey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mickey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Raven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Mickey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raven.
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Mickey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mickey misses with a two punch combination.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven throws a poor cross that misses
and Mickey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mickey as Raven shoots in.
Mickey swinging wildly here.
Raven feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey throws a good cross that connects.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Raven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raven throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Raven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey misses with a low kick.
Raven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Raven.
Mickey misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Raven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mickey! #T4#
Mickey tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position. #SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mickey pushes Raven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raven tries to score with some ground and pound. Mickey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.#SUB2#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Raven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zane Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey regains half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Zane Raven was interviewed post fight and said 'Death is in the air…'.

Event: RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Raven fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Raven avoids them all with ease.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Raven connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez throws a series of strikes that have Raven backpedaling. #T1#
Raven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Raven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Raven's ribs.#TD#
Raven gets the takedown into side control.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. #SUB#
Raven has hold of Hernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hernandez seems comfortable defending it but Raven has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Raven couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Raven!
Zane Raven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Leetoh tries to move into range but Raven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Leetoh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leetoh defends it well.
Raven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leetoh.
Raven avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with a looping left.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leetoh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leetoh is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Raven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raven wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy.
Leetoh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge ðŸ‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven postures up.#SUB2#
Raven swings around for an armbar but Leetoh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.#SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leetoh's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB2#
Raven is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Leetoh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leetoh, into his guard. #REVB#
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven is pushing down on Leetoh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leetoh is fighting to maintain full guard but Raven has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Raven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leetoh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leetoh is trying to escape back to his feet but Raven uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Raven advances nicely into full mount.
Leetoh stops Raven from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leetoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raven manages to capitalize on a mistake by Leetoh to take his back!
Leetoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in The Firm inform me that Raven has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leetoh is looking to escape. #T4#
Raven prevents Leetoh from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh is having none of it.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven is having none of it.#SUB2#
Leetoh tries to improve his position but Raven has taken his back! Raven has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Leetoh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Raven pushes Leetoh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
After winning the bout, Zane Raven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Kourov throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kourov.
It seemed like Kourov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kourov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourov.
Kourov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Raven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raven.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet but Raven passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kourov defends it well.
Kourov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Raven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.
Kourov is trying to stand. #SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Raven 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. #SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura but Kourov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kourov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
Raven controlling the pace. #T3#
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working.
Raven is looking to advance position but Kourov won't allow it.
Well, if Raven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov slips under a jab.
Kourov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kourov cracks Raven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Kourov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
Kourov tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range. #TD#
Kourov gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Raven's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kourov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kourov throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
Kourov just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Raven does it's job there.
A slow jab from Raven misses its intended target.
Kourov takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Raven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kourov sprawls and moves away.
Kourov wants to clinch#TD#
so Raven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Raven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kourov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kourov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kourov! #REVB##T1#
Raven tries to improve position but can't.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Kourov decides to stand back up. Kourov steps back and let's Raven get back to his feet.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Kourov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kourov looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
A lazy left from Kourov finds it's target.
Kourov sizes up Raven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kourov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zane Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Kourov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Raven is taking a breather. Kourov 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.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Raven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Raven 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.
Kourov is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Kourov throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Kourov misses with a body shot.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Raven gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Raven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kourov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working. #SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
Kourov is pushing Raven's head away, looking to escape. Raven manages to hold on to the position though.
Raven trying to control the action but Kourov is working from the bottom.
Raven moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kourov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Kourov keeps moving.
Kourov wants to stand but Raven is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven advances position into side control!#SUB#
Raven swings around for an armbar but Kourov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.#T1#
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up. #SUB#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kourov is one step ahead there.
Raven looking to control.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.#SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.#SUB#
Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Kourov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raven, up you get! #TD#
Raven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raven lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Raven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kourov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kourov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close. #T3#
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven working a defensive guard here.
Raven is pulling down on Kourov's head to control his posture.
Kourov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kourov is looking to stand up but Raven won't let him.
Raven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raven is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Kourov can't keep his opponent in guard - Raven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raven prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raven 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Our winner, Zane Raven, 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.
Vino Kourov was interviewed post fight and said 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Sadrano scores with a kick to the body.
Sadrano tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Raven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sadrano!
A lull in the action here as Raven stalls from top position.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano prevents Raven from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sadrano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Raven is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadrano is defending well. #SUB#
Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sadrano trying his best to control but Raven has mounted him.
Sadrano tries to lock up and control but Raven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Raven's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Raven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sadrano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sadrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raven swings around for an armbar but Sadrano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
That's time! Raven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Sadrano tries to sprawl but Raven drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Raven is trying to work for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well. #SUB#
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadrano is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold.
Sadrano wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard. #T1#
Raven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raven works his way into side control. #SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raven taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position. #SUB#
Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Raven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadrano, who protects the arm well.
Sadrano regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Raven is working for a submission of some sort.
Raven is thwarting Sadrano's attempts to control the position.
Sadrano is looking to improve his position.
Raven wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Raven closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadrano did well to prevent Raven getting side control.
Raven is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
Raven stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Raven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sadrano's guard.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadrano can do to turn this around?
Raven wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Raven is posturing up here but Sadrano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raven tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raven has to tap! Slick submission there by Sadrano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A relieved looking Arelvam Sadrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Zane Raven stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death is in the air…'.

Event: RSE 18: Dawn Of Madness
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Raven gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raven manages to mount him!
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.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Raven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Raven trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raven passes into side control. #T2#
Raven happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working. #T3#
Harris is letting Raven control him for a moment.
Harris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Raven has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raven in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harris tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.
Raven works to advance to full mount. Harris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Raven looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raven unloading with bombs!#T4#
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Harris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raven.
Raven prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Harris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harris is not content to let Raven control the position.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris tries to roll over but Raven keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Harris darts in and clinches Raven up against the cage.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Raven controls the action.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Raven pulls guard effortlessly.
Raven 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.
Raven is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Raven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven controlling the position.#SUB2#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.#T1#
Raven controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raven's guard.
Raven trying to control here.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Raven actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Raven is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raven controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Raven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Harris trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Raven's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Raven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Raven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has Raven in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Harris working for a triangle but Raven defends it easily.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Raven pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raven pulls his head out easily.
Raven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven manages to capitalize on a mistake by Harris to take his back!#SUB2#
Raven has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Harris is defending well but eventually Raven manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Harris has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
A relieved looking Zane Raven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 553
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Raven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Raven pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Raven has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson is trying to break free.
Raven keeps control of Karlsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson wants to break free but Raven has control. #BC2#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven with a poor takedown
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raven.
Raven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Raven's defenses. #T1#
Raven fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Karlsson gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Raven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raven stops Karlsson from standing up.
Raven stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Raven stops Karlsson from standing up.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Raven forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Raven prevents Karlsson from standing back up. #SUB#
Raven 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.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up but Raven is controlling him
Raven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Raven is controlling him well.
Raven is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raven is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karlsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Raven controlling the pace. #SUB#
Raven 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.
Karlsson pushes Raven off looking to stand but Raven dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raven wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position.
Karlsson pushes Raven off looking to stand but Raven dives back in and keeps control.
Raven working the head and body with strikes.
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Karlsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raven in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karlsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Raven.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raven has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Raven counters with a takedown into side control.
Karlsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Raven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but Raven has full control of the position and if anything, Karlsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Raven.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Karlsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raven off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Raven struggling to keep hold of the position. #T1#
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Raven is in full control for now. #SUB#
Raven is working for a rear naked choke. Karlsson is not defending it well and Raven has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Karlsson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Karlsson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 541
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raven.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Irritator as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Raven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Irritator lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Irritator stalling.
The Irritator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Irritator is pressed up against the cage. Raven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Irritator down to the mat. The Irritator avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ravens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raven tries to clinch but The Irritator is having none of it.
The Irritator lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Irritator was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Irritator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raven somewhat.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven walks into a jab.#T2#
Raven goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
Raven tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Raven wants the takedown. The Irritator is fighting it off but Raven persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Irritator's guard against the cage.
Raven being controlled here momentarily.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Irritator is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Raven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Irritator pulls Raven in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Raven looking to pass the guard.
The Irritator has his hands on Raven's head, controlling the position.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Irritator holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Irritator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Raven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Irritator is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Irritator is trying to control Raven's posture but Raven avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy The Irritator dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raven shoots in but The Irritator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from The Irritator.
The Irritator lands a head shot.
The Irritator scores with a hook.
Raven moves in looking to clinch but The Irritator pushes him off.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Raven doesn't manage to clinch there - The Irritator circles away.
Nice body punch from The Irritator.
The Irritator slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Irritator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven ducks right into an uppercut from The Irritator.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Raven closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raven on the side of the head.
The Irritator digs a good hook to Raven's body.
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Irritator pinned against the cage. The Irritator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by The Irritator. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The Irritator lands the left hand.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Irritator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by The Irritator. Beautiful body shot.
The Irritator stuffs the takedown.
Raven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raven dives in for a single leg takedown but The Irritator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Irritator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raven is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Irritator to keep the fight standing.
Raven letting The Irritator take a breather here.
The Irritator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Irritator fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as The Irritator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raven doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from The Irritator. #CL#
Raven closes the distance and pushes The Irritator back into the cage.
The Irritator is leaning against Raven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Irritator, as that shot connected.
Raven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Irritator connects with a single shot there.
Randy The Irritator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raven shoots for a takedown but The Irritator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Irritator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The Irritator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Raven clinches up with The Irritator and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
The Irritator manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Irritator lands an uppercut.
Raven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Irritator smiles and moves away.
The Irritator lands a jab.
The Irritator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven. #TD#
Raven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raven is looking to take a break and control but The Irritator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy The Irritator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raven shoots in for a double leg but The Irritator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raven darts in trying to clinch
and The Irritator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Irritator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Irritator to score with a decent uppercut.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Raven shoots in for a double leg but The Irritator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Irritator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Irritator cracks Raven with an open hand slap.#T1#
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Irritator scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Raven is rocked!
The Irritator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Raven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Irritator scores with a hook.
Raven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Irritator but The Irritator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - The Irritator coming out on top.
The Irritator closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Raven! The Irritator dives in looking to finish! Raven is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Irritator!
A less than humble Randy The Irritator misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Zane Raven spoke after the fight, saying 'Death is in the air…'.

Event: CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Doigeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Raven gets caught napping as Doigeland dives in and scores a takedown. Raven manages to retain guard.
Doigeland trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Doigeland wants to pass the guard but Raven is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doigeland defends well.#SUB#
Doigeland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raven has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Doigeland tries to improve position but can't.
Doigeland struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doigeland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Raven is trying to get an arm triangle but Doigeland is defending well.
Doigeland can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raven controls the position.#SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura but Doigeland is defending well.
Doigeland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doigeland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doigeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raven. #T3#
Raven wants to control but Doigeland is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Doigeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Raven.
Doigeland wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
Doigeland wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven is looking to advance position but Doigeland won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Raven feints and as Doigeland raises his hands in defense, Raven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Raven has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Doigeland looking for a guillotine here but Raven defends easily. #SUB#
Raven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doigeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven 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#
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doigeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Doigeland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Doigeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doigeland wants to control but Raven is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doigeland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raven will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Raven is not content to let Doigeland control the position. #T1#
Raven is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Doigeland goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raven has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Doigeland but great work by Raven.
Doigeland looks to move to half guard but instead Raven has passed into mount! Damn!
Raven tries to control but Doigeland wriggling away.
Doigeland tries to lock up and control but Raven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raven tries to control but Doigeland wriggling away. #SUB2#
Raven looking to secure an arm triangle but Doigeland defends it well.
Doigeland is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Doigeland is squirming around, avoiding Raven's attempts to control the action.
Doigeland is desperately trying to improve his position but Raven has a good base and remains in mount.
Raven controlling the pace for now.
Raven punching from mount but Doigeland doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raven controlling his opponent. #T3#
Doigeland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doigeland has given up his back here.
Doigeland looking very determined here, making life difficult for Raven.
Raven gets his hands free as Doigeland looks to control.
Raven tries to get the hooks in deep but Doigeland pushed the leg off.
Raven might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doigeland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doigeland trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Raven looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Raven looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Raven wants to control but Doigeland is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Doigeland is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raven gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Doigeland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raven was covering up waiting for the punch and Doigeland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raven keeping moving, preventing Doigeland from controlling successfully.
Raven wants to sweep here but Doigeland controlling him for the moment.
Doigeland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doigeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doigeland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doigeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raven is trying to keep Doigeland in close.
Doigeland controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Doigeland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doigeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Michael Doigeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Raven looking for a triangle here. Doigeland is fighting it but it looks tight! Raven pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Doigeland is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zane Raven!
After winning the bout, Zane Raven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Panda controlling from side mount.
Raven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control the position but Raven is working away.
Raven is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Raven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Raven is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Panda has his hands clasped together but Raven extends and breaks Panda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Raven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
Zane Raven thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LOM Trials 1
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1#
Zane Raven tries a head kick but it misses.
Zane Raven tries to clinch up.
Milo Raven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zane Raven tries to clinch but Milo Raven moves out of range.
Milo Raven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Milo Raven clinches. #TD2#
Milo Raven ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Milo Raven no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zane Raven preventing the sweep.
Milo Raven keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milo Raven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milo Raven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milo Raven keeping moving, preventing Zane Raven from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Milo Raven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zane Raven defends well.
Zane Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milo Raven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milo Raven keeping moving, preventing Zane Raven from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zane Raven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zane Raven throws a sloppy head kick and Milo Raven moves out of range easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zane Raven throws a hook to the side of Milo Raven's head but Milo Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Zane Raven pushes Milo Raven up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zane Raven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Zane Raven feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zane Raven trying to control but Milo Raven is working from the bottom.
Milo Raven trying to control the position here.
Milo Raven looking to control.
Zane Raven tries to free his leg and advance position but Milo Raven is retaining full guard. #T3#
Milo Raven managing to control the position.
Zane Raven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zane Raven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Milo Raven. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milo Raven closes the distance and clinches up with Zane Raven, looking for a takedown. Milo Raven pushes Zane Raven against the cage but Zane Raven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milo Raven looks winded!
Zane Raven throws a hook but Milo Raven blocks it.#CL#
Zane Raven moves into the clinch successfully.
Zane Raven stalling the fight. #TD2#
Milo Raven pulls guard.
Milo Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zane Raven stays in close to Milo Raven's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zane Raven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Milo Raven is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zane Raven 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Zane Raven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Milo Raven was interviewed post fight and said 'Death is in the air…'.

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