Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Rios scores with a nice body kick.
Rios lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges. #KD2#
Santos sends Rios crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let Rios up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rios is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Rios.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Rios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Santos points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rios wakes up just in time to hear Santos thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Triston Santos!
Triston Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rios.
Rios looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rios on his heels. He'll look to pass Rios's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rios's thigh. Rios counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Souza pushes down on Rios's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rios!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Souza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rios tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.#SUB2#
Souza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Souza cracks Rios with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza wants to control the pace but Rios is squirming around nicely.
Rios's coaches at Rising Sun Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Souza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rios hang on?
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza prevents Rios from getting the reversal.
Rios in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Souza scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
Souza tries to control but Rios wriggling away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Souza unloading with bombs!
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Souza is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Souza extends the arm and Rios is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane Souza!
After winning the bout, Duane Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rios.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Cowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cowan lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rios looking to control.
Cowan won't allow Rios to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cowan cracks Rios with a solid left hand.
Rios wants to stand but Cowan is controlling the position.
Cowan chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Rios looking to control.
Cowan landing with the ground and pound.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
Cowan content to stall in guard here.
Cowan landing with the ground and pound.
Cowan chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cowan stopping the sweep attempt from Rios.
Rios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cowan's guard. #REVR#
Cowan has Rios pulled in close to control his posture.
Cowan keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rios is one step ahead there.
Cowan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cowan dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.
Cowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios looking to control.
Cowan postures up in Rios's guard and throws a big left but Rios blocks it.
Rios keeping full guard, as Cowan tries to pass.
Rios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Rios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Cowan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cowan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
Cowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Finley Cowan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard.
Cowan throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Cowan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rios tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cowan is in Rios's guard.
Cowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cowan works over Rios with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cowan works over Rios with some ground and pound from guard.
Rios has momentary wrist control but Cowan slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cowan lands a couple of digs.
Cowan lands a couple of digs.
Rios being controlled here, momentarily.
Cowan scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowan trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Cowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowan works over Rios with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Rios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cowan defends well.#T3#
Cowan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rios's head.
Cowan with a nice head shot there.
Cowan won't allow Rios to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rios seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
A bone on bone clash there as Rios blocks the leg kick.
Rios fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cowan looking to score a takedown here. Rios is defending well but Cowan drives through and ends up in Rios's guard.
Rios working a defensive guard here.
Cowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cowan stands up over Rios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rios closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rios has picked Cowan up - he's going for a ride! Rios dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rios trying to control from Cowan's half guard. Cowan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cowan trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios wanted to stand there but Cowan had control of the position. #T1#
Cowan has control of Rios's left arm, preventing Rios from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowan takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Rios seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Cowan. No joy for Rios on that attempt.
Cowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Cowan gets a double leg takedown into Rios's guard.
Cowan throws a big elbow that misses.
Cowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowan landing with the ground and pound.
Cowan chips away with some ground and pound.
Cowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rios is keeping the position for now.
Cowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cowan works over Rios with some ground and pound from guard.
Cowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowan won't allow Rios to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rios controls Cowan momentarily but Cowan frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Rios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cowan defends it nicely.
Rios throws a body shot but no joy.
Cowan scores with a shot to the body.
Cowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rios counters with a low kick, right behind Cowan 's knee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Cowan as Rios shoots in.
Cowan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malakai Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Cowan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rios's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finley Cowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cowan 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finley Cowan!

Event: MILF 93 Walls VS Washington
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Meuniex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Rios rushes Meuniex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meuniex was covering up waiting for the punch and Rios finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meuniex is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rios dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meuniex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.#T1#
Rios misses with the ground and pound.
Rios moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rios has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Meuniex!#SUB2#
Rios is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meuniex is surviving well by controlling Rios's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Rios is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rios extends the arm and Meuniex is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Rios!

Event: MILF 86 Gardener vs Bloodgates
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
For Island swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Rios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Rios manages to pull guard.
Rios wants to sweep but no luck.
For Island wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
For Island loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
For Island looking to pass the guard.
Rios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from For Island.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
For Island controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
For Island throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rios feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
For Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but For Island is tightening it up a little... Rios has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rios reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rios taps out! Nice BJJ there by For Island!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Too Young For Island!

Event: MILF 79 Barber vs Galecki
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Smith with a hook.#TD2#
Rios scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rios stalling. #SU2#
Rios decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rios looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rios forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Smith tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Rios has the dominant position.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios is stalling here. #BC2#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Rios counters by clinching up.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rios.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Rios is struggling to control the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Rios keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Rios goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keishin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Rios's front leg but catches the back leg as Rios tries to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keishin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rios somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Rios looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rios momentarily.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rios.#T3#
Rios throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith 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. #ROC#Rios is rocked!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rios shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#CL2#
Rios has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Rios turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rios asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rios controls the position from side control.#T4#
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Rios decides to stand back up.
Rios shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rios. Rios maintains the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Rios has double underhooks. #TD2#
Rios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keishin Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rios blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rios wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Smith cracks Rios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Keishin Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Smith lands but Rios takes it in his stride.
Rios moves out of range of the body kick.
And Rios tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD2#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rios dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Rios controls the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith pushes Rios away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rios gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Rios lands an elbow. #SU2#
Rios stands up.
Rios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rios off to one side. #CL2#
Rios takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rios moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Rios can't get the takedown.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Rios won't allow it. #TD2#
Rios successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Smith is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him.
Rios controlling Smith's posture.
Rios has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Rios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wanted to stand there but Rios had control of the position. #SUB2#
Smith is sitting in close to Rios's body. Rios has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Rios!

Event: MILF 61 Reilly vs Leeuwenhoek
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Rios back into the cage.
Rios looking to stall.
Washington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Rios successfully pulls guard.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard.
Rios looking to control.
Rios wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Rios gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rios has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Rios is sitting in close to Washington's body. Washington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Washington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justice Washington!

Event: MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Carpio closes the distance and clinches.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Rios avoids the damage to the body.
Carpio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Rios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carpio.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios trying to land knees to the body.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rios avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carpio to keep the fight standing.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carpio. #T1#
Carpio trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Carpio to work.
Carpio landing knees to the head.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
I was talking to Carpio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.#CL#
Carpio clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Carpio.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
Rios is trying to break free.
Carpio lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Rios takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rios looks winded!
Rios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpio fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##CL#
Carpio clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carpio to keep the fight standing.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Carpio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio lands a left hand.
Carpio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rios up against the cage.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rios fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Carpio.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Rios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpio pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Carpio clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
A short left from Carpio.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Carpio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carpio is stalling here.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rios's efforts to push away.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rios lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Carpio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carpio is pushing Rios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carpio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Rios jumps guard but Carpio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carpio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carpio scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Carpio clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Rios successfully pulls guard.
Rios controls Carpio momentarily but Carpio frees himself.
Carpio wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpio defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Carpio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rios working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpio wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rios trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Carpio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rios has Carpio up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carpio's defenses.
Carpio is stalling here.
Rios avoiding damage as Carpio throws knees to the body.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carpio is pushing Rios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Carpio stalling against the cage.
Carpio gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diego Carpio.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Carpio gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Carpio to work. #BC2#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carpio blocks a head kick by Rios.
Carpio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego Carpio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Carpio backs off Rios throws a huge counter combo but Carpio manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Rios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown but Carpio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carpio tries to counter by clinching up but Rios breaks away and moves out of range.
Rios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
And Rios tries to counter it with a takedown but Carpio pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Carpio rushes Rios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios is trying to pull guard but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Diego Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carpio lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carpio.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Carpio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carpio is looking to stand back up but Rios counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carpio.
Carpio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rios.
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
Rios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carpio's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carpio keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. #T1#
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carpio tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carpio.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Carpio closes the distance and pushes Rios back into the cage.
Carpio taking a breather. #TD2#
Rios lands a takedown into guard.
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
Rios stops Carpio from standing up. #T3#
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Carpio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rios drags the fight down to the ground.
Rios doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Rios is adopting a defensive guard.
Rios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rios is adopting a defensive guard.
Malakai Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpio trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carpio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carpio!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Sackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Rios clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rios obliges.
Sackson wants to break free but Rios has control.
Rios is pushing Sackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rios pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rios.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rios misses with the head strike.
Rios tries for a takedown but Sackson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackson swinging wildly here. #T1#
The fighters circling - Sackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rios throws a body kick that misses
and Sackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios tries to clinch up but Sackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rios has Sackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rios throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sackson tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Rios tries to work over Sackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackson is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Sackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rios pulls Sackson into guard. #SU2#
Sackson gets to his feet. Rios looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sackson slips a straight right by Rios.
Rios fails with a takedown attempt.
Rios throws a combination that misses
and Sackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios tries to clinch but Sackson moves out of range.
Sackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackson throws a shot to the body.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios moves in looking to clinch but Sackson pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Sackson. #KD2#
Sackson drops Rios with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rios looks back up at him and smiles so Sackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
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!
OH! Rios has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sackson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sackson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rios sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rios slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Bryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bryan pushes Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryan leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryan! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Rios darts in and clinches Bryan up against the cage.#TD2#
Bryan gets control of Rios's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rios slips nicely into half guard.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
Rios keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bryan trying to hold on to Rios's head to control him but Rios postures up. #T2#
Rios trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rios seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bryan wants to control but Rios is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bryan tries to roll over but Rios keeps him under control.
Bryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rios. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rios is defended easily by Bryan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryan.
Rios fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rios closes the distance and pushes Bryan back into the cage.
Rios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Bryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rios.
Rios wants to get up but he can't break Bryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rios throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Bryan pushes Rios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rios shoots in and bounces Bryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bryan with a poor takedown
and Rios counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Rios forces Bryan back against the cage and clinches.
Rios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Bryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryan misses with a takedown
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bryan has control of Rios's left arm, preventing Rios from doing any damage. #T1#
Rios won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Rios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bryan struggling a bit here.
Rios landing strikes.
Bryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rios. #SU#
Rios stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Rios attempts a counter takedown but Bryan avoids it well and moves away.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Bryan.
Bryan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
Bryan with a poor takedown
and Rios counters with a series of strikes. Bryan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rios dives in and grabs Bryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes down on Rios's head and hops out.
Bryan has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking. #TD#
Bryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
Bryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Rios postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bryan to stand up.
Malakai Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Bryan backpedaling. #TD#
Rios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryan to the ground. Rios is now in Bryan's guard.
Rios landing with the ground and pound.
Rios makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Rios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Bryan gets tackled into the cage by Rios. Rios maintains the clinch.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryan to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rios breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Bryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Bryan shoots in.
Rios is looking to counter punch.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryan quickly recovers to half guard.
Rios working the head and body with strikes.
Rios perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Bryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rios darts in and clinches Bryan up against the cage.
Bryan jumps guard but Rios stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Rios has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bryan regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Rios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rios has managed to get both his arms back between Bryan's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Rios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bryan is not content to let Rios control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryan taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Rios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rios's best efforts.
Rios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryan is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bryan wants to control but Rios passes into side.
Rios is working Bryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bryan trying his best to control but Rios has mounted him.
Rios lands a nice shot to the head.
Bryan working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Rios landing strikes from the mount and Bryan is in trouble!
Rios trying to control but Bryan is having none of it.
Rios controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios lands a jab to Fuentes's midsection.#CL#
Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
Rios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuentes.
Rios lands a knee to the body.
Fuentes looking to stall.
Rios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuentes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amado Fuentes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios is trying to trip Fuentes. He has hold of a leg but Fuentes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rios persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fuentes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuentes, not yet.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuentes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rios controls Fuentes momentarily but Fuentes frees himself. #SUB#
Fuentes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuentes has managed to get both his arms back between Rios's legs - danger averted.
Fuentes trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuentes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuentes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rios is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up.
Rios is pulling down on Fuentes's head to control his posture.
Rios is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up. #SUB#
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuentes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuentes on the ground.
Rios trying to control the position.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rios moves into range and clinches up with Fuentes.#T3#
Rios jumps guard but Fuentes stands there with Rios around his waist. Rios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rios breaks the clinch.
Rios tries to clinch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Rios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuentes defends well and Rios ends up having to push Fuentes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Fuentes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Rios drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuentes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuentes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Fuentes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rios manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuentes has Rios in his guard.#REVR#
Fuentes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fuentes trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Fuentes throwing strikes but missing.
Fuentes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuentes throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuentes passes Rios's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fuentes is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rios misses with the combination. #CL#
Rios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuentes controls his hands. #TD#
Rios turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rios manages to end up in side control.
Fuentes is trying to improve his position.
Fuentes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rios is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes tries to lock up and control but Rios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Fuentes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fuentes tries to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
Fuentes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rios trying to control but Fuentes is having none of it. #T1#
Fuentes regains half guard.
Fuentes tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Fuentes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuentes managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Fuentes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuentes holds on and takes a little breather.
Rios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Fuentes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rios should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fuentes has tightened it up now! Rios should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amado Fuentes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rios.
Hong tries to clinch there but Rios circles away. #TD#
Rios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rios lands in his opponent's guard.
Rios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong controlling the position.
Rios content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hong can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rios wants to take a breather but Hong is having none of it.
Rios passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rios tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rios landing a few strikes.
Rios gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hong is looking to get to half guard.
Rios content just to control the position here.
Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hong working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Rios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hong is looking to escape.
Hong is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hong and Rios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rios trying to control the position but Hong is working away.
Hong gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Rios there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Rios tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Rios gets caught flat footed, as Hong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rios throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Hong throws a strike but Rios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Hong wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Rios stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rios trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rios has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rios's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Rios's temple.
Rios is trying to stand up here but Hong is controlling him well. #ES#
Rios has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rios back against the cage.
Hong wants to take the fight to the mat but Rios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#T3#
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Hong counters by moving into the clinch.
Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong. #TD2#
Hong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Hong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rios controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jun Young Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Rios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rios clinches up against the cage.
Hong wants a takedown.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rios off to one side.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.
Hong with the counter takedown but Rios avoids it easily.
Hong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rios back to the cage. Hong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rios goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rios is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Hong misses
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
Hong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rios fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Rios looking to score a takedown here. Hong is defending well but Rios drives through and ends up in Hong's guard.
Rios tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rios scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU#
Rios decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hong, up you get!
Jun Young Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios'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.#TD2#
Hong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rios has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hong pinned against the cage. Hong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1#
Hong stuns Rios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rios is in Hong's guard.
Rios is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.
Rios 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.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Rios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rios is fighting to break Hong's control of his arms but Hong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Hong is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong looks for a takedown but Rios sprawls well.#TD2#
Hong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Hong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rios to get to his feet.
Rios throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him.
Hong with a nice head shot there.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #ES#
Rios kicks Hong off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios cracks Hong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Hong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hong.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rios shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Hong slips a jab from Rios.
Rios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Rios backing up. Rios nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##KD2#
Hong drops Rios with a right and a left! Hong comes rushing in but Rios regains his composure and manages to keep Hong in guard. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Rios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios is striking off his back. Hong thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rios seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong is nestled in close to Rios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Hong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Young Hong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hong.
Malakai Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy. #T1#
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rios wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Rios is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rios trying to control here.
Hong trying to control the action but Rios is working from the bottom.
Hong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hong is looking to stall here but Rios recovers full guard. #T2#
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong looking to pass the guard.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rios controlling the position.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong is working Rios over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rios's guard.
Hong drops an elbow to the side of Rios's head.
Rios gets back to full guard.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Rios has wrist control.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving. #SUB#
Rios looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hong is defending well. Rios quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rios celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Rios!

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