Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Rex misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Rex.
Young Stallion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Rex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rex.
Young Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young Stallion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rex.
Young Stallion throws a head kick that misses
and Rex counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young Stallion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Young Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rex misses.
Rex punishes Young Stallion's body with a nice straight punch.
Lingo Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young Stallion doesn't seem bothered though.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rex sprawls well. Rex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young Stallion gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young Stallion throws a poor cross that misses
and Rex counters with a body kick that stops Young Stallion in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Rex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young Stallion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rex lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Rex tenderised Young Stallion's leg. Young Stallion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young Stallion throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Young Stallion misses.
Riptide Young Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Rex.
Rex scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Young Stallion misses. #T3#
Young Stallion thuds his right hand into Rex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rex lands a nice shot that snaps Young Stallion's head back.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riptide Young Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young Stallion misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Rex releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Young Stallion misses its target.
Young Stallion drops his hands momentarily and Rex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion throws a lazy head kick
and Rex counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Young Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion throws a body kick that misses
and Rex counters with a nice uppercut.
Young Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young Stallion throws a sloppy head kick
and Rex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rex feints and then cracks Young Stallion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young Stallion down.
Rex is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Young Stallion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rex cracks Young Stallion with a good jab.
Young Stallion throws a body kick that misses
and Rex counters with a thumping low kick.
Young Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young Stallion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rex swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lingo Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young Stallion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion lands a head kick!
Rex scores with a body shot.
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion throws a hook to the side of Rex's head but Rex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Rex checks a leg kick.
Young Stallion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Young Stallion moves out of range of the leg kick from Rex.
Young Stallion misses with a lunging right hand
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Rex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young Stallion rather than just go for the knockout.
Young Stallion scores with a sloppy right hand. Rex should have avoided that one.
Young Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Young Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Young Stallion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young Stallion.
A jab lands there for Rex.
Rex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rex scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Young Stallion misses with a hook. Rex ducked under it nicely.
Rex flicks out a counter leg kick but Young Stallion steps away.
Rex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young Stallion on the side of the head.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rex.
Rex lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Young Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young Stallion lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rex.
Young Stallion throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Young Stallion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rex scores with a hook to the body. Young Stallion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Young Stallion throws a lazy head kick
and Rex counters with a left to the body.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion throws a quick counter head kick but Rex was just out of range.
Rex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young Stallion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young Stallion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young Stallion is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rex throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Young Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rex.
Rex motions for Young Stallion to come forward. Rex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Young Stallion misses the target.
A head kick misses from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rex.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex misses with a low kick.
Young Stallion misses with a lunging right hand
and Rex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rex digs a good body shot into Young Stallion's ribs.
Rex on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lingo Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young Stallion throws a hook but Rex avoids it easily.
Young Stallion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young Stallion.
Young Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Young Stallion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rex has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rex lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion works the jab nicely.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rex digs a good body shot into Young Stallion's ribs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Young Stallion.
Rex doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Young Stallion jabs Rex right on the nose. Rex blinks but takes it well.
Young Stallion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rex is looking to slow Young Stallion down with leg kicks.
Young Stallion slips a straight right by Rex.
Young Stallion looks to throw a body kick
and Rex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rex lands a front kick.
Young Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Rex let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rex moves away.
Rex is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young Stallion with a body shot.
Rex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Young Stallion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rex counters with a nice leg kick.
Rex lands a nice shot to the body.
Young Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rex counters with a good low kick that Young Stallion was not able to check.
Lingo Rex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young Stallion throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
Rex appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young Stallion misses with a hook
and Rex counters with a straight right hand.
Young Stallion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rex. Rex obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rex.#T3#
Rex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young Stallion if he has to take too many more of those.
Rex scoring well with a low kick there.
Young Stallion misses with a hook. Rex ducked under it nicely.
Rex was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Young Stallion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Young Stallion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rex - the referee stops the clock and Young Stallion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rex. Young Stallion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Young Stallion throws a lazy body kick
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Rex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young Stallion tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rex delivers a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Young Stallion. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Young Stallion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young Stallion momentarily.
Rex blocks a head kick by Young Stallion.
Rex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rex moves out of range as Young Stallion throws a body kick.
Rex let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young Stallion's sensitive parts.
Young Stallion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rex.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lingo Rex!

Event: CCC 42 : Winston vs Stankovic
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Young Stallion throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Young Stallion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constantinou. Constantinou obviously looking to wear him down.
Constantinou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Constantinou throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion clobbers Constantinou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young Stallion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Young Stallion avoids a kick to the body.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Constantinou.
Young Stallion is looking to land body kicks.
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Young Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou scores with a jab.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Young Stallion misses
and Constantinou counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Constantinou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Constantinou connects with a body shot.
Young Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Constantinou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantinou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young Stallion throws a head kick that misses
and Constantinou counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Constantinou throws a nice head kick!
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young Stallion defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
Young Stallion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Constantinou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young Stallion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Young Stallion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Constantinou throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Constantinou throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantinou as he avoids it easily.
Young Stallion pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Constantinou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young Stallion under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Constantinou connects with a leg kick.
Jab from Constantinou.
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!
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young Stallion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Constantinou avoids it easily.
Young Stallion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantinou misses the shot to the body.
Young Stallion lands with an overhand left.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Constantinou misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Young Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young Stallion throws a sloppy head kick and Constantinou moves out of range easily.
Constantinou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young Stallion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Constantinou throws a front kick aimed at Young Stallion's knee but Young Stallion avoids it well.
Young Stallion tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Constantinou lands a really nice looking cross but Young Stallion seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion lands with a hook. Constantinou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.#T1#
Young Stallion misses with a right hand
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantinou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Riptide Young Stallion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Young Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Young Stallion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Constantinou has got the better of the exchanges.
Young Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Constantinou.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.
Young Stallion tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion looks to throw a body kick
and Constantinou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Young Stallion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.
Constantinou cracks Young Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Constantinou misses with a wild combination.
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!
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou with the inside leg kick.
Young Stallion throws a head kick but Constantinou moves out of range.
Young Stallion with a poor takedown
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Riptide Young Stallion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Constantinou just misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion misses with a head kick.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Young Stallion goes for a double leg but Constantinou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Constantinou continues to drive forward.
Young Stallion is breathing heavily.#T3#
Constantinou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a head kick.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young Stallion misses with a kick to the body
and Constantinou counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Young Stallion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Constantinou bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Constantinou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.
Young Stallion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
A cross from Constantinou lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riptide Young Stallion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lazaros Constantinou!
An out of breath Lazaros Constantinou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Van De Leide scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Young Stallion.
Van De Leide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van De Leide. Van De Leide obviously looking to wear him down.
Young Stallion throws a head kick that half lands.
Van De Leide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van De Leide counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van De Leide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van De Leide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van De Leide wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick from Van De Leide lands but Young Stallion takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Leide misses with a straight right.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Young Stallion tries to counter with a takedown but Van De Leide is quick to defend against it.
Van De Leide has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Van De Leide has knocked Young Stallion down with a huge combo! Van De Leide steps away and waves a wobbly Young Stallion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Young Stallion is rocked!
Van De Leide cracks Young Stallion with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silvio Van De Leide!
An out of breath Silvio Van De Leide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Jaya shoots and misses
and Young Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya moves to clinch but Young Stallion breaks away #TD#
and Young Stallion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Young Stallion wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Jaya is looking for a sweep. Young Stallion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Young Stallion is working for a kimura but Jaya is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion is fighting to break Jaya's control of his arms but Jaya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Young Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Jaya.
Jaya trying to keep a closed guard but Young Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya is looking to sweep but instead, Young Stallion has passed into half guard.
Jaya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jaya gets back to full guard.
Young Stallion stands and throws Jaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaya is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jaya struggling a bit here.
Young Stallion trying to control the position but Jaya is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya is trying to control Young Stallion's posture but Young Stallion avoids it.
Jaya tries to buck Young Stallion off but Young Stallion is having none of it.
Young Stallion working away.
Young Stallion has control of an arm but Jaya manages to advance to Young Stallion's back!
You can see the frustration on Young Stallion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jaya tries to get the hooks in deep but Young Stallion pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Jaya looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Young Stallion is controlling Jaya 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaya wants to improve his position but instead Young Stallion has moved into half guard.
Young Stallion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Jaya wants to control but Young Stallion is keeping busy.
Jaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young Stallion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Young Stallion seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Jaya has one foot on Young Stallion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
Jaya tries to land a body kick
and Young Stallion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jaya is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Young Stallion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Riptide Young Stallion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jaya 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.
Young Stallion keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jaya wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Young Stallion's closed guard. He's half up but Young Stallion has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Young Stallion pivots and extends the arm, Jaya falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Young Stallion! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riptide Young Stallion!
Riptide Young Stallion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Blanc swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Blanc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young Stallion looks for the body kick but Blanc saw that one coming.
Blanc throws a leg kick but Young Stallion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young Stallion moves away.
Young Stallion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blanc throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion looks for the body kick but Blanc saw that one coming.
Blanc connects with a looping right hand.
Blanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young Stallion slips under a jab from Blanc.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Young Stallion.
Blanc is looking to wear down Young Stallion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Young Stallion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Young Stallion throws the kick towards the body but Blanc avoids it.
Blanc throws the left hand but Young Stallion avoids the punch easily.
Michel Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanc.
Blanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young Stallion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blanc is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Blanc. Beautiful body shot.
Young Stallion avoids the body shot from Blanc.
Young Stallion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Blanc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young Stallion.
Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Blanc's torso.
Young Stallion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Blanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion looks for the body kick but Blanc saw that one coming.
No luck for Young Stallion with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Young Stallion throws a body kick that misses.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanc misses with a looping left.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Blanc.
Blanc scores with a punch to the head.
Blanc blocks the body kick.
Michel Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Young Stallion.
Blanc throws a body shot but no joy.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion is looking to land body kicks.
Blanc cracks Young Stallion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanc.
Young Stallion scores with a push kick.#T3#
Blanc throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Young Stallion looks for the body kick but Blanc saw that one coming.
Young Stallion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blanc takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion misses with a kick to the body.
Blanc moves out of range as Young Stallion throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young Stallion - that will leave a mark!
Young Stallion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Blanc gets double underhooks and turns Young Stallion into the cage.
Blanc throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Blanc missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Blanc shows good takedown defense.
Michel Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.
Blanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Blanc misses the shot to the body.
Blanc avoids a kick to the body.
Young Stallion throws a lazy body kick
and Blanc counters with a straight right hand.
Blanc stuffs the takedown.
Blanc moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Young Stallion.
Young Stallion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Blanc's torso.
Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michel Blanc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Young Stallion scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion lands a nice looking body kick.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Young Stallion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Riptide Young Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanc will feel that in the morning.
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Blanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range and Blanc settles back down.
Blanc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blanc has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Young Stallion.
Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Blanc's torso.
Young Stallion scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Young Stallion - the referee stops the clock and Blanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Young Stallion. Blanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blanc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young Stallion.
Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanc defends it well.
Young Stallion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Young Stallion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanc will feel that in the morning.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young Stallion scores with a spinning back kick!
Blanc moves out of range of the body kick from Young Stallion.
Blanc moves out of range as Young Stallion throws a body kick.
Young Stallion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Young Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young Stallion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanc throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Blanc blocks the body kick.
Blanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Blanc throws a push kick but Young Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Young Stallion misses with a body kick.
Young Stallion throws a wild body kick that Blanc sees coming a mile off.
Young Stallion keeps Blanc at a distance using the push kick.
Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Blanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Young Stallion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young Stallion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Young Stallion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michel Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.#T4#
Young Stallion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blanc takes a step back to recover.
Young Stallion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Young Stallion.
Blanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Young Stallion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Young Stallion. Blanc shrugs it off though.
Young Stallion keeps Blanc at a distance using the push kick.
Young Stallion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Young Stallion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Young Stallion - the referee stops the clock and Blanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Young Stallion. Blanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riptide Young Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Young Stallion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanc. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Young Stallion tries to land a front kick but Blanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young Stallion lands with a nice body kick.
Young Stallion scores with a nice body kick.
Blanc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Young Stallion. Blanc shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion looks to land a body kick but Blanc moved away.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young Stallion drops his hands momentarily and Blanc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young Stallion scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blanc moves out of range as Young Stallion throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Young Stallion.
Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Blanc's torso.
Blanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Young Stallion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Young Stallion!
A thudding body kick lands there by Young Stallion!
Blanc looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Blanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Blanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young Stallion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Young Stallion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blanc misses with a body kick.
Young Stallion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blanc throws a big shot that misses.
Blanc lands a jab to Young Stallion's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanc as he avoids it easily.
Blanc is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young Stallion's hands.
Blanc thuds his right hand into Young Stallion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Young Stallion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Young Stallion tries to land a front kick but Blanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Blanc both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Young Stallion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michel Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.
Young Stallion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanc will feel that in the morning.
Blanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
Young Stallion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanc.
Blanc's corner calls for a 1-2. Blanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blanc looks to land a body kick but Young Stallion moved away.
Blanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blanc half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blanc moves out of range of the body kick from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanc.
Blanc lands with a kick to the temple. Young Stallion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young Stallion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blanc is fending him off so far but Young Stallion persists. Nope, Blanc circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Blanc.
Blanc connects with a body shot that sends Young Stallion's belly button to the back.
Blanc moves out of range as Young Stallion throws a body kick.
Blanc throwing a counter right hand but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riptide Young Stallion.
Well Young Stallion 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Danaher thows a leg kick but Young Stallion checks it #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Danaher!
Danaher wants to get back to his feet but Young Stallion is dominant here and he's now got Danaher's back!
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.#SUB2#
Young Stallion sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Danaher taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riptide Young Stallion!
Riptide Young Stallion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rex swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rex defends it well.
Young Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young Stallion at a distance.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Rex tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex wants to sweep but no luck.
Young Stallion postures up.
Young Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young Stallion throws an elbow that misses. Rex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young Stallion's guard. Nice move by Rex!#REVR#
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young Stallion is keeping the position for now.
Rex wants to stand but Young Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young Stallion is keeping the position for now.
Young Stallion is trying to keep Rex in close.
Rex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young Stallion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Young Stallion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Young Stallion is trying to keep Rex in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rex wants to clinch.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Rex closes the distance and clinches.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Young Stallion blocking some punches.
Young Stallion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Young Stallion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rex scores with a jab to the body.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young Stallion moves away.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lingo Rex 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rex closes the distance and pushes Young Stallion back into the cage.
Rex stalling the fight.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Rex is fighting off a takedown attempt but Young Stallion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rex to the mat. Rex regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rex tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young Stallion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Young Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rex wants to sweep but no luck.
Young Stallion won't allow Rex to get back to his feet.
Rex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young Stallion controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Young Stallion stands up and waves to Rex to follow him.
Rex takes a swing at Young Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rex.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Lingo Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young Stallion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Young Stallion's shoulder, as Young Stallion tries to avoid the shot.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Rex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Rex.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Rex strikes.
Rex swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Rex wants to clinch.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Rex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Young Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rex defends it well.
Rex tries to clinch there but Young Stallion circles away.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Rex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rex jabs at Young Stallion's body.
Rex throws a good cross that connects.
Young Stallion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rex swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Rex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rex tries to clinch there but Young Stallion circles away.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rex is looking to wear down Young Stallion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex moves in looking to clinch but Young Stallion pushes him off.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion staying out of range there.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lingo Rex 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex wants to clinch up but Young Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Young Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young Stallion avoids the body shot from Rex.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Rex swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rex misses with a looping left.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rex clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Young Stallion has hold of one of Rex's legs. Rex is fighting the takedown attempt but Young Stallion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young Stallion blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
Rex misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rex fails to land.
Rex throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Young Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Rex throws a hook but Young Stallion avoids it easily.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rex misses with an uppercut.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Rex tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Rex.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Nice cross by Rex.
Lingo Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Lingo Rex is winning the standup battle so far.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rex defends it well.
Rex digs a good body shot into Young Stallion's ribs.#T3#
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rex misses the target.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young Stallion moves away.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Rex looks to land a combination but Young Stallion avoids it well.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Rex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rex digs a good hook to Young Stallion's body.
Rex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Rex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young Stallion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rex.
Rex lands a glancing blow to the side of Young Stallion's head.
Rex connects with a looping right hand.
Young Stallion staying out of range there.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex tries to clinch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Young Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Rex's corner calls for a 1-2. Rex obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lingo Rex!

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Young Stallion dodges the punch combination from Lee.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Young Stallion has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Young Stallion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Young Stallion's head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young Stallion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Lee. #T1#
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Young Stallion wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young Stallion is defending well for now.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Young Stallion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Young Stallion manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Young Stallion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Young Stallion eventually gives up the hold.
Young Stallion tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Young Stallion seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Riptide Young Stallion!
A victorious Riptide Young Stallion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Young Stallion as he checks the leg kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Young Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young Stallion checks a leg kick.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Hartford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hartford.
Hartford misses the jab.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartford.
Hartford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford tries a low kick but Young Stallion avoids it.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hartford fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Hartford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartford lands with a nice body kick.
Young Stallion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartford.
Hartford tries to score with a low kick but Young Stallion moves his leg out of the way.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a head kick but Young Stallion moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartford. That's going to slow Young Stallion down.
A jab from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Young Stallion moved away.#T3#
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford throws a push kick but Young Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Hartford throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Hartford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Young Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young Stallion moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford scores with a jab.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Young Stallion checks it.
Young Stallion avoids a kick to the body.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Young Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford lands with an uppercut that bounces Young Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Young Stallion sees coming a mile off.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young Stallion.
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!
Young Stallion tries to stand but Hartford is controlling from the bottom.
Young Stallion throws a big right hand that misses.
Young Stallion stops Hartford from standing up.
Young Stallion 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Young Stallion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hartford scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Young Stallion sees coming a mile off.
Hartford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford misses with a few strikes there.
Hartford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartford throws a head kick but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hartford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young Stallion.
Hartford scores with a jab.
Hartford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Hartford.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range. #T2#
Young Stallion checks a low kick from Hartford.
Stratton Hartford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Young Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Hartford. #T3#
Young Stallion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Hartford connects with a single shot there.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range. #T4#
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Young Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford cracks Young Stallion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young Stallion blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Young Stallion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Young Stallion moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Hartford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young Stallion doesn't seem phased though.
Hartford with a nice cross.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hartford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a push kick but Young Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion blocks a low kick nicely.
Young Stallion slips a jab from Hartford.
Hartford misses with an uppercut.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion blocks the body kick. #T3#
Young Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford looks to land a left hand but Young Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young Stallion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a double jab.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartford throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hartford finds it's way through Young Stallion's defenses.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young Stallion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!

Event: RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prilla.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young Stallion blocks the body kick.
Prilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Prilla misses #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prilla won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Young Stallion stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Prilla misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla throws a shot from downtown. Young Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla throws an overhand right that lands on Young Stallion's shoulder, as Young Stallion tries to avoid the shot.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Prilla loads up on a big right hand but Young Stallion slips the punch.
Prilla throws a looping overhand right but Young Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Prilla avoids it easily.
Prilla looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Prilla throws a looping overhand right but Young Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Young Stallion avoids the body shot from Prilla.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Prilla misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
A cross from Prilla lands.#T2#
Prilla jabs at Young Stallion's body.
Lane Prilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prilla.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prilla. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prilla lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Prilla throws the left hand but Young Stallion avoids the punch easily.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prilla is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Prilla thuds his right hand into Young Stallion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prilla swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a takedown into side control.
Young Stallion tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young Stallion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Prilla tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Young Stallion easily slips into full mount!
Young Stallion thowing shots but they're missing.
Young Stallion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Prilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Young Stallion working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Prilla slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Prilla is trying to get back to full guard.
Prilla gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prilla is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prilla is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Prilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Prilla misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Prilla avoids it easily.
Prilla throws a hook but Young Stallion avoids it easily.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Prilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prilla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Prilla.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla throws a big shot that misses.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Prilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prilla.
Young Stallion avoids the body shot from Prilla.
Prilla misses with a hook #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young Stallion.
Prilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Young Stallion stands and steps away. Prilla gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Prilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Prilla missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Young Stallion slips a straight right by Prilla.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prilla misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prilla.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prilla.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Prilla throws the left hand but Young Stallion avoids the punch easily.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prilla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Young Stallion's best efforts.#T3#
Prilla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Young Stallion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Prilla.
Prilla throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Prilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young Stallion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Prilla 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. #T4#
Young Stallion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prilla stopping the sweep attempt from Young Stallion.#SU#
Prilla stands up and waves to Young Stallion to follow him.
Lane Prilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Prilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prilla throws a big shot that misses.
Prilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Prilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prilla.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Prilla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young Stallion. That did some damage!
Prilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Prilla misses.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Prilla avoids it easily.
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Prilla misses.
Prilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lane Prilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Prilla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prilla throws the left hand but Young Stallion avoids the punch easily.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Prilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla scores with a jab. Young Stallion acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Prilla misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prilla won't be happy with that.
Prilla is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Young Stallion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prilla to his feet.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prilla swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Prilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prilla throws a hook to the side of Young Stallion's head but Young Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Prilla misses.
Prilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla misses with a looping left.#T3#
Prilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prilla lunges at Young Stallion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young Stallion's hand.
Prilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prilla swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla with a jab.#T4#
Prilla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young Stallion at a distance.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prilla defends it well.
Prilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Prilla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prilla - that will leave a mark!
Young Stallion avoids the body shot from Prilla.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prilla takes a swing at Young Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Prilla!
An intense looking Lane Prilla took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's two wins in my debut week here at CFC. I want Davide Farina in a title eliminator next!'.

Event: RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Wylde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
We've been told by Wylde's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wylde doesn't manage to clinch there - Young Stallion circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Young Stallions head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wylde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Young Stallion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wylde just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion. #T1#
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wylde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Wylde gets through Young Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Wylde.
Young Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Young Stallion up against the cage.
Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde cracks Young Stallion with a nice body shot.
Wylde lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Young Stallion jumps guard.
Young Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Wylde wants to stand and escape but instead Young Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Young Stallion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wylde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Young Stallion throws a strike but Wylde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Young Stallion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Young Stallion is working an open guard so Wylde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Young Stallion shakes it off.
Young Stallion defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Wylde has managed to clinch.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Young Stallion needs to keep his hands up - Wylde had a free shot at his head there.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Young Stallion shakes it off.
Young Stallion slips under a jab from Wylde.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wylde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Wylde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young Stallion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young Stallion.
Young Stallion fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young Stallion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wylde walks away with a smile on his face. Young Stallion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunnar Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.
Wylde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wylde defends it well.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wylde tries to clinch up.
Wylde jabs Young Stallion right on the nose. Young Stallion blinks but takes it well.
Wylde lunges at Young Stallion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young Stallion's hand. #CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Wylde looks to land a combination but Young Stallion avoids it well.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Wylde misses the jab.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Young Stallion keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
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#
Wylde swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wylde defends it well.
Young Stallion swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Wylde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wylde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?#T1#
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young Stallion.

Wylde pushes Young Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wylde cracks Young Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Wylde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big right from Wylde misses.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Wylde strikes.
Wylde lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde lands a nice looking body shot.
Wylde clobbers Young Stallion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Wylde throws a jab when Young Stallion was well out of range.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Wylde clobbers Young Stallion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde moves in looking to clinch but Young Stallion pushes him off.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Wylde takes a swing at Young Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Young Stallion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wylde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young Stallion at a distance.
Gunnar Wylde is winning the standup battle so far.
Wylde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young Stallion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wylde to score with a decent uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
Gunnar Wylde thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 11: Let The Devil In
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Holmes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young Stallion under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Young Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Young Stallion off balance momentarily.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Young Stallion jumps back.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch up but Young Stallion keeps it at a distance.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Young Stallion blocks the leg kick.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Michael Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young Stallion moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes works Young Stallion's body with a nice hook.
Holmes is looking to chop away at Young Stallion's legs.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion blocks the body kick.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Young Stallion circles away. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes.
Young Stallion takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Holmes. #T4#
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young Stallion is able to avoid easily.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Young Stallion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young Stallion checks a leg kick.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Holmes gets a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young Stallion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Young Stallion gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holmes is staying active underneath Young Stallion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Young Stallion.
Holmes pushes Young Stallion off looking to stand but Young Stallion dives back in and keeps control.
Holmes manages to get to full guard.
Young Stallion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young Stallion is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Holmes 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.#SU2#
Young Stallion decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young Stallion back to the cage. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Young Stallion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.#CL#
Holmes gets a clinch. #T4#
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Young Stallion jumps guard.
Young Stallion has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up. #SUB2#
Young Stallion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young Stallion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Young Stallion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.#SUB#
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Young Stallion stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Young Stallion!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to escape but Young Stallion is in control. #T1#
Young Stallion wants to control for a moment but Holmes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Holmes throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young Stallion pulls his head out easily.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Young Stallion is controlling him well. #ES#
Holmes pushes Young Stallion off and gets back to his feet.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young Stallion walks into a left hand.
Michael Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Holmes clinches up with Young Stallion and pushes him back against the cage.
Young Stallion looking for a takedown. #T3#
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young Stallion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Young Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Young Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes dodges an elbow strike from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young Stallion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young Stallion is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young Stallion.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Young Stallion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Holmes!
A victorious Michael Holmes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Shart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Young Stallion. No joy for Shart on that attempt.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Shart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shart shoots in but Young Stallion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shart defends it well.
Shart throws a looping overhand right but Young Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Shart avoids it easily.
Young Stallion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. 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.
Shart is looking to chop away at Young Stallion's legs.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Shart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young Stallion is fending him off so far but Shart persists. Nope, Young Stallion circles away and we're back to standing.
Shart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young Stallion's waist but Young Stallion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shart off to one side.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shart shoots in for a takedown but Young Stallion shows good takedown defense.
Young Stallion checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Shart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shart.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shart fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Shart avoids it easily.
Shart throws a right and a left that Young Stallion avoids nicely.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion slips a jab and a cross from Shart.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shart misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a shoot takedown. Shart fights it but they end up in guard.
Young Stallion looking to pass the guard.
Shart controlling the position.
Shart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young Stallion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young Stallion wanted to stand there but Shart had control of the position.
Shart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Young Stallion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Young Stallion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shart is controlling Young Stallion's posture.
Shart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Young Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rumsfeld Shart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shart throws a head kick but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young Stallion but Young Stallion pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shart shoots in but Young Stallion avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Shart has managed to clinch.
Shart is trying to break the clinch but Young Stallion is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Young Stallion drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shart throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riptide Young Stallion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Shart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young Stallion!
Shart throws an elbow but Young Stallion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion can't do much from the bottom here.
Shart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Young Stallion tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Shart wants to control the pace but Young Stallion is squirming around nicely.
Shart 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.
Shart controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Young Stallion is trying desperately to improve position.
Young Stallion 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.
Young Stallion is trying to control but Shart manages to pass to mount!
Young Stallion is in a horrible position here. Shart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Young Stallion is bucking up trying to escape but Shart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Young Stallion 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young Stallion taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Young Stallion defends it well.
Shart tries to control but Young Stallion wriggling away.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young Stallion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rumsfeld Shart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Young Stallion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shart tries to control but Young Stallion wriggling away.
Shart throws some wild stikes that Young Stallion manages to avoid easily.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Young Stallion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rumsfeld Shart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shart misses with a body kick.
Shart is looking to clinch.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shart shoots in and drives through. Young Stallion sprawls well.
Shart fails with a takedown attempt.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shart defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart moves in looking to clinch but Young Stallion pushes him off.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Shart shoots in looking for a takedown but Young Stallion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Shart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Shart avoids it easily.
Shart shoots for a takedown but Young Stallion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Shart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion stuffs the takedown attempt from Shart. Shart gets slowly back to his feet.
Shart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young Stallion swivels and escapes.
Shart tries to clinch but Young Stallion is having none of it. #T2#
Shart misses with a head kick.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young Stallion circles away.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shart shoots in looking for a takedown but Young Stallion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shart fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch but Young Stallion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shart defends it well.
Young Stallion slaps away a takedown attempt from Shart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Shart dives in for a single leg takedown but Young Stallion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young Stallion is defending well.
Young Stallion tries to pull guard but Shart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shart is working for takedown but Young Stallion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shart is trying to stall.
Young Stallion jumps guard but Shart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shart is trying to break the clinch but Young Stallion is controlling him.
Young Stallion wants to take the fight to the mat but Shart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shart trying to control the position but instead, Young Stallion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shart into the cage.
Shart has had enough of the clinch but Young Stallion keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young Stallion wants a takedown but no success here.
Shart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Young Stallion walks away with a smile on his face. Shart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riptide Young Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young Stallion 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riptide Young Stallion!
During a confident post fight interview, Riptide Young Stallion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'.

Event: MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young Stallion.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.#CL#
Karhu moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Stallion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young Stallion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young Stallion misses with the head strike.
Young Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Young Stallion.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu tries to work over Young Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young Stallion tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young Stallion is trying to push Karhu away but Karhu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Young Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Karhu tries to work over Young Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Young Stallion. #BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Karhu's torso.
Young Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Young Stallion thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice defenses there by Young Stallion.
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Young Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Young Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target. #CL#
Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karhu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Young Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards. #BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Karhu.
Young Stallion tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it. #CL2#
Young Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Karhu.
Young Stallion is leaning against Karhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Young Stallion breaks from the clinch.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Karhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rasmus Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Karhu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young Stallion, pushing him back against the cage.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Young Stallion clinches with his opponent.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion scores with a nice strike.
Young Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Karhu throws a jab when Young Stallion was well out of range.
Karhu lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Young Stallion tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range. #CL#
Karhu darts in and clinches Young Stallion up against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu has Young Stallion pressed against the cage, preventing Young Stallion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Young Stallion.
Karhu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Young Stallion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
letting Young Stallion counter with a right hand.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young Stallion throws out the jab.
Karhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Young Stallion's head.
Young Stallion working aggressively here.
Young Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Karhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Young Stallion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
Young Stallion lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Young Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Young Stallion tries to break free but Karhu pushes him back against the cage.
Karhu working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Young Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Young Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Stallion's elbow.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Karhu working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young Stallion prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Karhu lands an uppercut.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Karhu. #BC2#
Young Stallion manages to break the clinch.
Karhu throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young Stallion flicks out a counter leg kick but Karhu steps away.
Young Stallion connects with the punch.
Karhu checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Young Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Young Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Young Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Young Stallion back against the cage.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Young Stallion is breathing heavily.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Karhu.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Young Stallion takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Young Stallion's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Karhu digs a right hand into Young Stallion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young Stallion's gas tank.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Young Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Karhu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Young Stallion avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Young Stallion prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Young Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Young Stallion slips a jab from Karhu.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Karhu scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Karhu cracks Young Stallion with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karhu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Young Stallion to stand back up!#ROC#Young Stallion is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Riptide Young Stallion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Karhu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Young Stallion is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Young Stallion lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Young Stallion seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karhu forces Young Stallion back against the cage and clinches.
Young Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Young Stallion fails to land.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Young Stallion.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Young Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young Stallion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Young Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu is working Young Stallion over against the cage.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Young Stallion moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Young Stallion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#Riptide Young Stallion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Young Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young Stallion doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away. #KD#
Karhu lands a big right hand that sends Young Stallion crashing to the mat! Karhu stays standing though and waves Young Stallion back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu cracks Young Stallion on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Young Stallion falls backwards against the cage. Karhu follows up with more strikes that drop Young Stallion to his knees. Karhu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Young Stallion! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
Rasmus Karhu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Young Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chunso dips to his left and cracks Young Stallion with an uppercut!
Chunso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chunso throws out a loose jab but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chunso misses with a head kick.
Chunso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young Stallion walks into a stiff left hand from Chunso.
Young Stallion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Young Stallion clinches. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Young Stallion moves into the clinch.
Young Stallion keeps control of Chunso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Young Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young Stallion misses with some punches.
Young Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chunso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chunso blocking some punches.
Young Stallion digs a right hand underneath Chunso's ribcage. Chunso let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chunso is trying to force a seperation but Young Stallion has the dominant position.
Chunso working hard to break the clinch.
Young Stallion misses with the head strike.
Chunso blocking some punches.
Young Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Chunso. #BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Young Stallion pushes Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch.
Young Stallion tries to clinch there but Chunso circles away.
Chunso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Young Stallion has Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.
Young Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Chunso controls his hands.
Chunso can't break the clinch.
Chunso prevents a body shot from Young Stallion. #T2##BC2#
Young Stallion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chunso tries a head kick but it misses.
Chunso misses with an uppercut. Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Chunso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young Stallion. #CL2#
Young Stallion clinches.
Young Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Chunso is trying to push Young Stallion away but Young Stallion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Young Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chunso blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young Stallion throws a push kick but Chunso slaps the foot to one side.
Chunso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chunso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Chunso throws an overhand right that lands on Young Stallion's shoulder, as Young Stallion tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Young Stallion pushes Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.
Chunso is looking to break free of the clinch but Young Stallion has double underhooks. #T3#
Chunso blocks a body shot from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion prevents Chunso from breaking the clinch.
Chunso is looking to break free of the clinch but Young Stallion has double underhooks. #BC2#
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chunso tries to bum rush Young Stallion with a series of wild strikes but Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young Stallion wants to clinch
and Chunso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Chunso gets tackled into the cage by Young Stallion. Young Stallion maintains the clinch.
Chunso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Young Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Chunso tries to break the clinch but Young Stallion is controlling the position. #T4#
Young Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chunso blocks a body shot from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion has Chunso pressed against the cage, preventing Chunso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Young Stallion manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Chunso misses.
We've been told by Chunso's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Young Stallion slips a straight right by Chunso.
A punch combination from Chunso misses.
Young Stallion tries to clinch there but Chunso circles away.
Young Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young Stallion thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Young Stallion gets a clinch.
Young Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chunsos head.
Young Stallion lands a body shot.
A short right from Young Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riptide Young Stallion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chunso keeps the fight on the outside.
Chunso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Young Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Young Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chunso uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Young Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Chunso.
Chunso is trying to break free.#BC2#
Young Stallion manages to break the clinch.
Young Stallion tries to clinch there but Chunso circles away.
Chunso misses with a hook.
Chunso misses with a looping left.
Sang Chunso is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young Stallion.
Chunso's corner calls for a 1-2. Chunso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Chunso pushes him off.
Young Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Chunso pushes him off.
Young Stallion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chunso back to the cage. Young Stallion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
A head kick from Chunso lands but Young Stallion takes it in his stride.
Young Stallion misses with a body kick.
Chunso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young Stallion slips under a jab from Chunso.
Chunso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Chunso.
Young Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chunso tests Young Stallion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young Stallion tries to clinch but Chunso moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chunso. #CL2#
Young Stallion moves into the clinch.
Chunso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chunso working hard to break the clinch.
Young Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riptide Young Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young Stallion misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Young Stallion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Young Stallion has Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Young Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young Stallion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young Stallion keeps control of Chunso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Chunso tries to circle away but Young Stallion has him pinned against the cage.
Chunso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Young Stallion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young Stallion tries to clinch up.
Young Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young Stallion throws a big shot that misses.
Chunso loads up on a big right hand but Young Stallion slips the punch.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chunso.#CL2#
Young Stallion moves into the clinch.#T3#
Young Stallion has Chunso pressed against the cage, preventing Chunso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chunso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young Stallion has Chunso pressed against the cage, preventing Chunso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young Stallion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young Stallion lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chunso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Young Stallion pushes Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Young Stallion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chunso.
Chunso swats away the attempt to clinch by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Young Stallion tries to clinch but Chunso is having none of it. #CL2#
Young Stallion drives through and clinches with Chunso against the cage.
Young Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young Stallion is looking to clinch.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Chunso.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Young Stallion rushes Chunso and presses him up against the cage.
Young Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chunso backwards.
Young Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Young Stallion digs a right hand into Chunso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chunso's gas tank.
Chunso wants to get back to striking at distance but Young Stallion won't allow it.
Young Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Chunso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chunso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riptide Young Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Young Stallion wants to clinch.
Young Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Chunso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Young Stallion instigates a clinch.
Young Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Young Stallion instigates a clinch.
Young Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young Stallion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chunso backwards. #ROC2#Chunso is rocked!#BC2#
Young Stallion breaks from the clinch.
Chunso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Chunso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Chunso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chunso walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Young Stallion swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riptide Young Stallion!
During a confident post fight interview, Riptide Young Stallion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Ike misses with an uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bode Ike has been cut.
A jab lands there for Young Stallion.
Ike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Ike.
Ike throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young Stallion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ike.
Sloppy strikes from Ike. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Ike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young Stallion doesn't seem phased though.
Ike misses with a lunging right hand
and Young Stallion counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ike throws an overhand right that lands on Young Stallion's shoulder, as Young Stallion tries to avoid the shot.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ike.
Young Stallion unleashes a big counter combination but Ike bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Ike misses its intended target. #T1#
Ike throws a combination that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Ike.
Ike misses with a wild body shot.
Young Stallion tries a quick counter leg kick but Ike is wise to it.
Young Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Ike digs a good body shot into Young Stallion's ribs.
Ike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ike misses with a left hand
enabling Young Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Young Stallion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ike misses the jab.
Ike misses with a hook to the body
and Young Stallion counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ike misses.
Despite the aggression on Young Stallion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young Stallion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ike throws a sloppy body shot
and Young Stallion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Young Stallion with a nice calf kick.
Ike swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Ike walks into a straight right hand from Young Stallion.
Ike missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young Stallion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ike lands a glancing blow to the side of Young Stallion's head.
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ike misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ike throws a jab but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ike lands a jab to the nose.
Young Stallion cracks Ike with an open hand slap.
Ike misses with a looping right.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young Stallion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young Stallion counters with a good, hard body kick but Ike shrugs it off.
Ike misses with a straight left.
Ike lands a body shot.
Young Stallion staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Young Stallion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young Stallion has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Ike throws a lazy uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ike throws a right hand that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
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!
Ike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young Stallion walks into a straight right hand from Ike.
Young Stallion lands a front kick.
Ike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Bode Ike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young Stallion lands a jab.#CUT2#Bode Ike's cut is getting worse.
Ike misses with a right hand
and Young Stallion counters with a good low kick that Ike was not able to check.
Young Stallion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Ike is rocked!
Ike misses with an uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Ike! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riptide Young Stallion!
A very excited looking Riptide Young Stallion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Fury scores with a takedown into Young Stallion's guard.
Fury throwing strikes from guard but Young Stallion blocks nicely.
Young Stallion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fury throwing strikes from guard but Young Stallion blocks nicely.
Fury wants to control from the top but Young Stallion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fury has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fury makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Fury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young Stallion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Young Stallion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young Stallion's head.
Fury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fury advances position into side control!
Fury lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Fury sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Young Stallion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fury lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Fury trying to control the position but Young Stallion is working away.
Fury in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Fury are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fury cracks Young Stallion with a big right hand but Young Stallion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT#The cut above Riptide Young Stallion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Young Stallion being controlled for a moment.
Fury connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young Stallion some visible discomfort. #CUT#Riptide Young Stallion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riptide Young Stallion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jugo Fury!

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