Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Milka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Milka throws a series of punches but Del Monte avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Del Monte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Monte.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the head.
Milka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Del Monte's head back.
Milka throws a sloppy head kick and Del Monte moves out of range easily.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Monte looks to land a right hand but Milka moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Milka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Monte takes a swing at Milka's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte throws a body shot but no joy.
Milka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Monte throws a hook but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka's corner calls for a 1-2. Milka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Milka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Monte, pushing him back against the cage.
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Monte prevents a body shot from Milka. #T1#
Milka tries a body shot but Del Monte blocks it.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Del Monte.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Del Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Milka.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Milka just leaning against Del Monte, taking a breather.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Del Monte's ribcage. Del Monte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milka stalling the fight.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milka digs a right hand into Del Monte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Monte's gas tank.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Monte controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Monte takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
Del Monte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Monte blocks an uppercut.
Milka pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka lands a body shot.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Milka lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Milka.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #BC2#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka effectively controlling the action here.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Milka throws a nice head kick!
Stefano Del Monte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Monte throws the left hand but Milka avoids the punch easily.
Milka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Del Monte.
Del Monte throws a looping overhand right but Milka ducks down to avoid it.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Monte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Monte swings for the body but Milka moves out of range. #CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka avoiding damage as Del Monte throws knees to the body.
Milka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Milka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Del Monte counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Monte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte wants to counter the offense by Milka and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Del Monte back into the cage.
Rico Milka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Monte can do to turn this around?
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Monte.
Good body shot from Milka.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage. #T2#
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Monte's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milka.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milka's defenses.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards. #BC2#
Del Monte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
Milka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Monte connects with a body shot.#CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka. #T3#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Milka.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Good body shot from Milka.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Monte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka tries to work over Del Monte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka lands a body punch.
Milka taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Milka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Del Monte.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milka lands with a cross.
Milka looks to clinch
letting Del Monte counter with a right hand.
Milka takes a swing at Del Monte's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milka manages to avoid it.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Del Monte lands a jab to Milka's midsection.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Del Monte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Milka on the inside. #T1#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka stalling.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka working aggressively here.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Milka working aggressively here.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
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!
Del Monte lands a good knee to the midsection. Milka won't want to take too many of those.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milka avoids it.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #T3#
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Del Monte is trying to break free.
Milka prevents Del Monte from breaking the clinch.
Del Monte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Milka.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Milka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milka, 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 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Pendous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Pendous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Monte wants to clinch up but Pendous keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Del Monte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Monte throws an elbow that misses.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Our sources have told us that Del Monte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pendous takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Pendous has had enough of the clinch but Del Monte keeps him there for the moment.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte trying to land knees to the body.
Pendous content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
Pendous stalling. #BC2#
Pendous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Pendous appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Del Monte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous stalling in the clinch.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Pendous.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pendous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Del Monte lands an elbow that stopped Pendous in his tracks for a moment.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pendous is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Stu Pendous's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendous.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pendous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Del Monte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendous.
A punch lands to the side of Pendous 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendous pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Stefano Del Monte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Pendous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.#T1#
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Monte misses with an elbow strike.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Pendous dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte. #T2#
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Pendous blocks the elbow strike.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike.
Del Monte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Stu Pendous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous slows down the pace here.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous. #T3#
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Monte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendous can do to turn this around?
Pendous is breathing heavily.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Stu Pendous's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Del Monte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Pendous is trying to push Del Monte away but Del Monte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous moves out of range.
Pendous throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Monte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Monte doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendous circles away.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous is having none of it. #CL#
Del Monte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendous's defenses.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefano Del Monte!

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

#R1#
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Monte.
Del Monte blocks a jab.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Lopez taking a breather.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Del Monte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Del Monte pulls guard effortlessly.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Del Monte being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Del Monte's brow. #SUB#
Del Monte pushes a forearm under Lopez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lopez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!

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

#R1#
Grave circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grave counters with a nice body shot.
Grave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Monte misses with a hook to the body
and Grave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grave misses the shot to the body.
Grave lands a head shot.
Grave scores with a punch to the head.
Del Monte tries to clinch there but Grave circles away.
Grave is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grave swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Monte.
A little jabbing left from Grave on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grave lands a really nice looking cross but Del Monte seems unphased.
Del Monte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grave lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grave looks to land a body kick but Del Monte moved away.#T1#
Grave connects with the punch.
Del Monte lands a body shot. #CL#
Del Monte drives through and clinches with Grave against the cage. #BC2#
Grave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grave.
Del Monte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte wants to clinch up but Grave keeps it at a distance.
Grave scores with a hook.
Del Monte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grave paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grave paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and pushes Grave back into the cage.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Grave - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Monte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grave to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Grave manages to break the clinch.
Grave jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grave keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Grave moves out of range.
Grave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Monte blocks the body kick.
Del Monte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Del Monte is looking to clinch.
Grave connects with a crisp jab.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Grave moves away
and Grave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Monte is looking to clinch but Grave is avoiding it. #T3#
Grave misses with a two punch combination.
Del Monte moves out of range as Grave strikes.
A quick step to the side and Del Monte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Grave throws the left hand but Del Monte avoids the punch easily.
Del Monte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grave lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grave keeps the fight on the outside.
Grave throws a right hand that misses
and Del Monte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Monte is looking to counter punch.
Del Monte is looking to clinch but Grave is avoiding it.
Del Monte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Del Monte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte clobbers Grave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Monte slips under a jab.#T4#
Grave catches Del Monte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grave.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grave misses with an uppercut.
Grave is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Del Monte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grave scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Del Monte is rocked!
Del Monte tries to move into range but Grave moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Del Monte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Monte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Grave is having none of it.
Del Monte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grave throws out the jab.
Del Monte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Monte seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Grave.
Grave keeps the fight on the outside.
Grave throws a right hand that Del Monte ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Monte also avoids with ease.
Grave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch but Grave swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Grave dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Del Monte lands a nice hook to Grave's body. Grave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Del Monte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Monte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Del Monte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte needs to keep his hands up - Grave had a free shot at his head there.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Grave moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Monte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Grave misses with an uppercut
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Monte tries to clinch there but Grave circles away.
Del Monte cracks a nice hook into Grave's ribs.
Del Monte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Del Monte darts in trying to clinch
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Monte tries to move into range but Grave moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grave misses with an uppercut
and Del Monte counters with a left to the body.
Grave looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Monte is just out of range.
Grave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Monte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grave looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grave swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Monte.
Del Monte is looking to clinch but Grave is avoiding it.
Grave scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Monte thuds his right hand into Grave's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Del Monte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grave rushes Del Monte and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Del Monte is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Grave piles on the pressure and Del Monte crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Del Monte avoids the head kick by Draxinger.
Draxinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Del Monte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draxinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Draxinger throws a lazy right hand but Del Monte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draxinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draxinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Monte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Monte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draxinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draxinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Monte misses with a double jab
and Draxinger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1##CL2#
Del Monte takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Draxinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draxinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Monte moves in looking to clinch but Draxinger pushes him off.
Draxinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Draxinger wants to break free but Del Monte has control.
Draxinger leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Draxinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Monte scores with a sloppy right hand. Draxinger should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Del Monte tries to clinch up
and Draxinger counters with a big head kick but Del Monte shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Del Monte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Monte tries to clinch #KD#
and Draxinger counters with a crisp one two that drops Del Monte! Draxinger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Del Monte to his feet! Del Monte is in big trouble!#ROC#Del Monte is rocked!
Del Monte blocks a head kick by Draxinger.
Del Monte is still on wobbly legs! Can Draxinger finish him?
No joy there for Del Monte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Draxinger misses its target.
Del Monte seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Del Monte moves into the clinch.
Draxinger tries to circle away but Del Monte has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Draxinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Monte is keeping busy.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Draxinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Monte has him pressed against the cage.
Draxinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Del Monte blocks an elbow strike from Draxinger.
Draxinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Draxinger has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Draxinger has the dominant position.
Del Monte can't break the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Monte is trying to push Draxinger away but Draxinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Draxinger's defenses.
Draxinger misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Draxinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte scores with a nice head shot.
Draxinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Del Monte.
Draxinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draxinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Del Monte closes the distance and clinches.
Draxinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Del Monte avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohan Draxinger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Draxinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Del Monte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draxinger throws a head kick that misses.
Draxinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Del Monte.
And Draxinger counters with a quick kick to the body but Del Monte blocks it.
Draxinger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Monte finds it's way round the side to connect with Draxinger's head.
Draxinger misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Del Monte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Draxinger breaks the clinch.
Draxinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draxinger throws a chopping leg kick but Del Monte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Del Monte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Draxinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Monte should have avoided that one. #T1#
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draxinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte digs a good hook to Draxinger's body.
Draxinger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Del Monte drives through and clinches with Draxinger against the cage.
Del Monte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Draxinger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Del Monte can turn it around.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Del Monte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Draxinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Monte won't allow it.
Del Monte letting Draxinger take a breather here.
Del Monte can't break the clinch.
Draxinger keeps control of Del Monte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch. #T2#
Draxinger throws a leg kick which misses Del Monte's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Monte tries to avoid it.
Draxinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Monte misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Draxinger misses its target.
Draxinger throws the kick towards the body but Del Monte avoids it.
Del Monte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Draxinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Del Monte wants to counter with a clinch but Draxinger pushes him away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Del Monte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Draxinger - the referee stops the clock and Del Monte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Draxinger. Del Monte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Monte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Del Monte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Monte with a nice cross.
Del Monte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draxinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Monte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Draxinger on the side of the head.#T3#
Draxinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draxinger throws a sloppy head kick and Del Monte moves out of range easily.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Monte closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draxinger counters with a good low kick that Del Monte was not able to check.
Del Monte moves in looking to clinch but Draxinger pushes him off.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Draxinger moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Draxinger misses its target.
Del Monte lands a right hook to the body.
Del Monte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Draxinger.#CL2#
Del Monte moves into the clinch.
Draxinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4##BC#
Draxinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte cracks a nice hook into Draxinger's ribs.
Del Monte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draxinger tries to move into range but Del Monte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Mohan Draxinger's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Monte tries to clinch up but Draxinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Del Monte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draxinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draxinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draxinger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Monte finds it's way round the side to connect with Draxinger's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohan Draxinger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Draxinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Draxinger is rocked!
Del Monte circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Draxinger to the canvas! Draxinger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Del Monte keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Del Monte!

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

#R1#
Del Monte misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Milka has Del Monte up against the cage in a clinch.
Milka stalling.
Milka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Milka is stalling here.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Milka.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Del Monte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milka takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Del Monte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Milka's head backwards.#CL2#
Milka moves into the clinch.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milka works on Del Monte's body with a couple of short punches.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Del Monte tries to break free but Milka pushes him back against the cage.
Del Monte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Monte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Del Monte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Del Monte misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka. #T2#
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Del Monte tries to break the clinch but Milka is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Del Monte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Milka avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Monte.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Del Monte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
Milka misses with some punches.
Del Monte tries to circle away but Milka has him pinned against the cage.
Del Monte is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Del Monte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Milka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Del Monte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Milka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Monte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Monte feinted with a counter takedown.
Del Monte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Monte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milka in his tracks.
Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milka.
Del Monte appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Del Monte moves into the clinch.
Del Monte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Monte.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
Del Monte being controlled against the cage.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Monte controls his hands.
Milka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Milka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Monte takes a shot to the head.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Milka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Del Monte 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. #CL#
Del Monte rushes Milka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Monte tries to break free but Milka pushes him back against the cage.
Milka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milka is leaning against Del Monte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Milka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka working aggressively here.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka lands an uppercut.#T1#
Milka lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico Milka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Monte tries to circle away but Milka has him pinned against the cage.
Del Monte misses with an elbow over the top.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka just leaning against Del Monte, taking a breather.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Monte controls his hands.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka taking a breather.#T2#
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Monte.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka leaning against his opponent.
Milka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike.
Milka misses with some punches. #T3#
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefano Del Monte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Monte throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Milka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Milka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka stalling against the cage.
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Milka.
Milka scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Del Monte.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Monte tries to break free but Milka pushes him back against the cage.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Milka.
Del Monte wants to break free but Milka has control.
A short body shot lands from Milka as the two fighters clinch.
Del Monte misses with an elbow strike.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka working aggressively here.
Del Monte wants to break free but Milka has control. #BC#
Del Monte manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Del Monte darts in and clinches Milka up against the cage.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milka blocks the elbow strike.
Milka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Del Monte can't break the clinch.
Del Monte can't break the clinch.
Del Monte tries to break free but Milka pushes him back against the cage.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Monte blocks a body shot from Milka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka. #BC#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Milka clinches.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Monte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka prevents Del Monte from breaking the clinch.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Monte.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Monte wants to break free but Milka has control.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Milka on the inside.
Milka working aggressively here.
Milka stalling.
Del Monte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Del Monte tries to break free but Milka pushes him back against the cage.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte can't break the clinch.
Del Monte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milka has Del Monte pushed against the cage.
Milka dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte. #BC#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Del Monte has closed the distance and engaged Milka in a clinch.
Stefano Del Monte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Del Monte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka misses with some punches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milka's defenses.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
Del Monte tries to break the clinch but Milka is controlling the position.
Milka keeps control of Del Monte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milka lands a nice uppercut.
Milka blocks an elbow strike.
Del Monte throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Milka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milka 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Milka!
Rico Milka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Del Monte drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Reyes has been cut.#BC#
Del Monte breaks from the clinch.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Del Monte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Monte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Del Monte scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reyes throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Monte sprawls well. Del Monte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it. #TD2#
Del Monte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reyes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Del Monte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reyes rolls with it to try and escape but Del Monte cranks on the arm and Reyes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: AFC #21
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Rehn lands a front kick.
Rehn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Rehn lands but Del Monte takes it in his stride.
Rehn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Monte tries to counter with a clinch but Rehn shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Rehn.
Rehn moves away from the strike by Del Monte.
A counter left hand to the body from Rehn misses its target.
Rehn swinging wildly here.
Rehn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rehn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rehn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rehn scores with a one two! Del Monte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rehn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Monte throws a body shot but no joy.
Rehn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rehn swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Del Monte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Rehn breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Rehn.
Del Monte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rehn.
Rehn scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rehn.
Rehn connects with a solid leg kick.
Del Monte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rehn counters with a nice body shot.
Rehn feints and then cracks Del Monte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Monte down.
Rehn misses with a hook. Del Monte ducked under it nicely.
Rehn throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Del Monte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Del Monte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rehn uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Del Monte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rehn rolls with it to try and escape but Del Monte cranks on the arm and Rehn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: AFC #15
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Del Monte misses its intended target. #TD#
Ragnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Del Monte to the ground. Ragnarsson is now in Del Monte's guard.
Ragnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Monte's guard.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarsson not doing much here.
Ragnarsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ragnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnarsson working Del Monte over with strikes.
Del Monte is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Del Monte's head.
Ragnarsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ragnarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Ragnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Del Monte is rocked!
Ragnarsson working over Del Monte with some ground and pound. Del Monte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Monte is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarsson finish him?#SUB2#
Del Monte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Del Monte's head.
Ragnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Del Monte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Monte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Further stalling from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Del Monte seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ragnarsson 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.#SUB2#
Del Monte actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is nestled in close to Del Monte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarsson winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Del Monte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Del Monte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Del Monte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ragnarsson cracks Del Monte with a solid left hand.
Ragnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ragnarsson is working Del Monte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Ragnarsson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Del Monte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Del Monte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Del Monte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is working Del Monte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Monte can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson cracks Del Monte with a solid left hand.
Ragnarsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Del Monte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ragnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ragnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Ragnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ragnarsson slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ragnarsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ragnarsson working Del Monte over with strikes.
Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Del Monte is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Del Monte's head. #T3#
Ragnarsson lands a big elbow - Del Monte is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ragnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sigurd Ragnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte ducks under a wild hook from Leoni.
Del Monte throws a poor cross that misses
and Leoni counters with a one-two to the body.
Del Monte looks to land a left hand but Leoni moved out of range nicely.
Leoni slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Leoni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Leoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Monte misses with a combination #CL2#
and Leoni moves into the clinch.#TD#
Del Monte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Monte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Del Monte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Leoni avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Leoni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Monte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leoni has managed to get both his arms back between Del Monte's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Leoni from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Del Monte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leoni is posturing up here but Del Monte has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Leoni tries to roll out but it's too tight and Leoni has to tap! Slick submission there by Del Monte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Lothbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Monte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Del Monte moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrok. Del Monte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Monte is looking to counter the offense by Lothbrok and move into the clinch.
Del Monte stuns Lothbrok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Monte moves out of range as Lothbrok strikes.
Lothbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Monte.
Del Monte throws a shot to the body.
Lothbrok catches Del Monte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Del Monte lands with a straight right. Lothbrok didn't see that one coming.
Del Monte lands with a right hand.
Del Monte throws a big shot that misses.
Del Monte misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Nice uppercut there from Del Monte.
Lothbrok lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Del Monte saw that one coming.
Del Monte cracks Lothbrok with a good jab.
Del Monte throws a body punch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Monte.
Del Monte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Del Monte misses with a hook.
Lothbrok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Del Monte finds it's target.
Lothbrok lands with an overhand left.
Lothbrok loads up on a big right hand but Del Monte slips the punch.
Lothbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Del Monte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Monte sizes up Lothbrok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Del Monte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Monte misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Lothbrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lothbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Lothbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Del Monte fails to pull guard.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Del Monte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrok smiles and moves away.
Del Monte misses with a right hand
and Lothbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Monte scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Monte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Del Monte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lothbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Del Monte connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Del Monte gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrok. Lothbrok maintains the clinch.
Lothbrok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Del Monte fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Del Monte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Monte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lothbrok to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lothbrok.
Del Monte jumps guard but Lothbrok stands there with Del Monte around his waist. Del Monte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Monte tries to pull guard but Lothbrok won't allow it.
Del Monte tries to pull guard but Lothbrok holds him up against the cage and eventually Del Monte drops back down to his feet.
Del Monte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Del Monte tries to pull guard but Lothbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Del Monte jumps guard but Lothbrok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrok lands an uppercut.
Lothbrok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lothbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Monte is trying to pull guard but Lothbrok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lothbrok presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lothbrok lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Monte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrok smiles and moves away.
Del Monte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lothbrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lothbrok jabs at Del Monte's body.
Lothbrok avoids the body shot from Del Monte.
Lothbrok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Del Monte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Monte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lothbrok finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Monte's head.
Lothbrok lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Monte off the cage and back into range.
Lothbrok lands with a hook. Del Monte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Del Monte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lothbrok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lothbrok.
A big right from Del Monte misses.
Del Monte misses with a hook.
A big left from Del Monte misses.
Lothbrok throws out a counter right but Del Monte avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Monte misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lothbrok moves out of range as Del Monte strikes.
Lothbrok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Monte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lothbrok misses with a hook. Del Monte ducked under it nicely.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lothbrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Monte misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Del Monte avoids the punch easily.
Del Monte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Del Monte throws a hook but Lothbrok blocks it.
A jab from Del Monte does it's job there.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Del Monte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Monte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lothbrok is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok slips under a jab from Del Monte.
Del Monte avoids the body shot from Lothbrok.
The fighters circling - Lothbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lothbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Del Monte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Monte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lothbrok.#T1#
Lothbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Monte finds it's way round the side to connect with Lothbrok's head.
Lothbrok slips a jab from Del Monte.
It seemed like Lothbrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lothbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Monte throws an overhand right that lands on Lothbrok's shoulder, as Lothbrok tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Monte. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Monte throws a body punch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Del Monte misses with a hook to the body
and Lothbrok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Del Monte avoids the body shot from Lothbrok.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lothbrok lands a right hook to the body.
Stefano Del Monte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Monte lands a body shot.
Lothbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lothbrok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lothbrok defending well as Del Monte loads up on a big left hand.
Del Monte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Del Monte misses. #T2#
Good exchange - Lothbrok coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Monte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Monte thuds a left hand into Lothbrok's body.
Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok blocks a jab.
Lothbrok scores with a decent looking hook.
Lothbrok cracks Del Monte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lothbrok misses its intended target.
Del Monte lands with a straight right. Lothbrok didn't see that one coming.
Lothbrok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Del Monte is rocked!
Lothbrok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Monte has time to react.
Oh Del Monte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Monte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lothbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Monte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lothbrok.
Del Monte is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lothbrok.
Del Monte throws a shot from downtown. Lothbrok moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Lothbrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
We've been informed that Lothbrok has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Lothbrok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Monte. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Del Monte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lothbrok pounces like a tiger and cracks Del Monte with a vicious hook! Del Monte is down but not out! Lothbrok follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ragnar Lothbrok!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Del Monte.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Del Monte.
Del Monte cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Monte. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Del Monte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Del Monte.
Cruz 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.
Del Monte fails to land with a series of punches.
Del Monte scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Monte! #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Del Monte misses the shot to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Monte finish him?
Del Monte jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefano Del Monte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Monte lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Del Monte swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Del Monte thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Monte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.#T1#
Del Monte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Del Monte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz misses with a left hand
enabling Del Monte to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Monte jabs at Cruz's body.
Del Monte lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Del Monte slips under a jab.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Del Monte cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Del Monte has knocked Cruz down with a huge combo! Del Monte steps away and waves a wobbly Cruz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Monte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Monte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Del Monte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Monte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Del Monte drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Del Monte is looking for the KO!
Del Monte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Monte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Del Monte does it's job there.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Del Monte.
Del Monte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Del Monte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Del Monte moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turek.
Del Monte lands a jab to the head.
Del Monte scores with a hook to the body. Turek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Monte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Monte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Monte cracks Turek on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Turek falls backwards against the cage. Del Monte follows up with more strikes that drop Turek to his knees. Del Monte keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Turek! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Del Monte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Del Monte avoided it.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rojas.
Del Monte is trying to buck Rojas off.
Rojas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Del Monte!
Del Monte can't escape the position.
Del Monte prevents Rojas from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Monte is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Rojas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Del Monte can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Rojas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Del Monte defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rojas's arms.
Rojas has the hooks in. Del Monte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rojas working for a choke but Del Monte is defending well.
Rojas controlling well, preventing Del Monte from escaping the position. #T2#
Del Monte wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rojas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rojas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rojas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Rojas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Del Monte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rojas doesn't have the hooks in and Del Monte manages to turn into his guard.
Rojas has a closed guard, preventing Del Monte from standing up. #SUB#
Rojas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Del Monte frees his head nicely. Oh but Rojas has switched to an armbar! Del Monte is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jorge Rojas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte misses with a body shot.
Del Monte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
It looked like Bong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Monte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Monte looks to land a left hand but Bong moved out of range nicely.
Del Monte digs a good hook to Bong's body. #TD#
Bong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Del Monte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Del Monte is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bong is tapping! Great win for Del Monte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily.
Chase with a jab.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Monte dips to his left and cracks Chase with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like John Chase has been cut.
Chase scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Monte in his tracks.
Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Del Monte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Monte slips a straight right by Chase.
Del Monte throws a good cross that connects.
Del Monte throws the left hand but Chase avoids the punch easily.
Del Monte swings for the body but Chase moves out of range.
Chase is looking to counter punch.
Del Monte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase throws a series of punches but Del Monte moves out of range.
Chase with a hook.
John Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Monte avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Del Monte is out of range.
Del Monte misses with a looping right.
Del Monte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chase scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Monte scores with a decent looking hook.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Del Monte to counter with a crisp jab.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
and Del Monte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Monte misses with a wild body shot.
Del Monte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Monte cracks Chase with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chase looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Monte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase ducks under a wild hook from Del Monte.
Del Monte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chase scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
A nice combination there by Chase.
Del Monte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Del Monte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Monte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chase throws a right hand that Del Monte ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Monte also avoids with ease.
Chase is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chase lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chase uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Monte.
Chase misses with a left hand
and Del Monte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Monte throws a looping overhand right but Chase ducks down to avoid it.
Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Monte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Del Monte throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chase throws an overhand right that lands on Del Monte's shoulder, as Del Monte tries to avoid the shot.
Del Monte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chase defending well as Del Monte loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chase. #T3#
Chase walks into a straight right hand from Del Monte.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Chase rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Monte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Monte scores with a hook.
Del Monte throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Del Monte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Monte with a jab.
Del Monte throws a good cross that connects.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Del Monte works Chase's body with a nice hook.
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Del Monte.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chase.
We've been informed that Del Monte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Del Monte scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Chase misses.
The fighters circling - Del Monte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chase cracks Del Monte with a good jab.
Del Monte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chase in his tracks.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Monte counters with a straight right hand.
Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
A big right from Del Monte misses.
Del Monte scores with a sloppy right hand. Chase should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase throws a hook but Del Monte avoids it easily.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
enabling Del Monte to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Monte misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Chase'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#
Del Monte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Monte counters with a straight right hand.
Del Monte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Chase.
Stefano Del Monte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Monte throws out a loose jab but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Del Monte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Chase both land. Nice combination.
Chase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Del Monte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chase with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Monte to score with a decent uppercut.
Del Monte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chase misses with a wild combination.
Del Monte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chase misses with a hook
and Del Monte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Monte lands with a good body shot.
Del Monte throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chase misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Del Monte. Beautiful body shot.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Monte. That snapped Chase's head back.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chase takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Monte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Chase is rocked!
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Monte finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Monte scores with a hook to the body. Chase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Monte lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Del Monte.
Del Monte digs a good hook to Chase's body.
Del Monte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Del Monte there.
Chase seems to have got his legs back now.
Chase takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the head.
Del Monte swings for the body but Chase moves out of range.
Chase misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Del Monte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Chase takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Monte ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
Jab by Del Monte.
Del Monte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Monte.
Chase lands a head shot.
Del Monte misses with a right hand
and Chase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Monte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Del Monte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Monte throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase throws a series of strikes that have Del Monte backpedaling.
Del Monte slips under a jab.
Del Monte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Monte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Del Monte, as that shot connected.
Chase looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Del Monte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Del Monte digs a good hook to Chase's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase avoids the body shot from Del Monte.
Del Monte dips to his left and cracks Chase with an uppercut!
Del Monte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Chase's cut.
That's time! Chase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Chase throws an off balance right hand
letting Del Monte counter with a right hand.
Del Monte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Del Monte.
Chase throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Monte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chase takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Del Monte takes a swing at Chase's ribcage but misses.
Chase takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
letting Del Monte counter with a right hand.
Chase throws a right and a left that Del Monte avoids nicely.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chase on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Del Monte moves away from the strike by Chase.
Chase misses with an uppercut
and Del Monte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Del Monte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Monte connects with a right hand. Chase shakes it off.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Del Monte saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Monte. That snapped Chase's head back.
Del Monte misses with a wild body shot.
Del Monte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chase throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Chase is countered with a crisp right hand from Del Monte that sends him to the canvas! Del Monte follows him to the mat into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Monte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working. #SUB2#
Del Monte has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chase is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Del Monte yanks on the arm and Chase is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Del Monte.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Del Monte misses the shot to the body.
Levine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Levine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Monte scores with a shot to the body.
Del Monte jabs at Levine's body.
Del Monte connects with a crisp jab.
Del Monte circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Levine to the canvas! Levine doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Del Monte keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Del Monte!

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