Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Caramacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caramacho scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Volkov clinches up with Caramacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Caramacho stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov is leaning against Caramacho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caramacho cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caramacho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caramacho misses with a body punch.
Volkov letting Caramacho take a breather here.
Caramacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Caramacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance. #T1#
Caramacho tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Caramacho throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caramacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caramacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Caramacho misses with a straight right.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Caramacho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caramacho continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Caramacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caramacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caramacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Caramacho being controlled against the cage.
Volkov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Caramacho tries to circle away but Volkov has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Caramacho breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caramacho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Caramacho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caramacho continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caramacho throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caramacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Caramacho - just one landing.
Caramacho lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caramacho scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Caramacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caramacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Caramacho misses.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Caramacho sprawls well.#T3#
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caramacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Caramacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.#CL2#
Caramacho forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
Caramacho stalling in the clinch.
Caramacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caramacho up against the cage.
Caramacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Caramacho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Caramacho won't allow it.
Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caramacho working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Caramacho closes the distance and clinches.
Caramacho misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Caramacho shows good takedown defense.
Caramacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov takes a swing at Caramacho's ribcage but misses.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caramacho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caramacho.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caramacho.
Nice straight punches there by Caramacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caramacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Caramacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caramacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Bogdan Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Caramacho takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Caramacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Caramacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Caramacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caramacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Caramacho has managed to clinch.
Caramacho slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Volkov to work. #T1##BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Caramacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Caramacho pushes him off.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caramacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Volkov darts in and clinches Caramacho up against the cage.
Caramacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Caramacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Caramacho tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramacho lands with an overhand left.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Caramacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caramacho wants to clinch.#CL2#
Caramacho has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caramacho tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Caramacho back against the cage.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Caramacho controls the action. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramacho takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Caramacho moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Bogdan Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Caramacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Caramacho.
Caramacho thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caramacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caramacho dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caramacho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caramacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses the jab.
Caramacho lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Caramacho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Caramacho cracks Volkov with a good jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Bogdan Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volkov clinches up with Caramacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caramacho stalling in the clinch.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caramacho to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov tries to clinch but Caramacho is having none of it.
Caramacho tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Caramacho throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Caramacho misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov'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#
A telegraphed right hand from Caramacho misses the target.
Caramacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Caramacho.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caramacho connects with a nice looking jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfonzo Caramacho!
A relieved looking Alfonzo Caramacho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Kujawski pushes him off.#CL2#
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kujawski swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham tries to work over Kujawski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kujawski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kujawski gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Kujawski slips nicely into half guard.
Kujawski trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham trying to hold on to Kujawski's head to control him but Kujawski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham wants to control but Kujawski is keeping busy.
Graham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graham.#T1##SUB2#
Graham has his foot on Kujawski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kujawski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kujawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB#
Kujawski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Graham wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Kujawski wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Kujawski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graham passes into half guard.
Kujawski is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kujawski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Kujawski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kujawski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Graham 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.
Kujawski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Graham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kujawski wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kujawski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kujawski.
Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham is keen to just control but Kujawski is a slippery customer.
Kujawski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Kujawski being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Veigar Kujawski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kujawski feints and as Graham raises his hands in defense, Kujawski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham keeping full guard, as Kujawski tries to pass.
Graham has control of Kujawski's left arm, preventing Kujawski from doing any damage.
Kujawski stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kujawski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kujawski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kujawski, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kujawski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Graham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kujawski keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass. #SUB#
Kujawski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham passes Kujawski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kujawski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Graham seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Graham is working for a submission of some sort.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Kujawski is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Graham is working for an americana but Kujawski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Graham was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kujawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kujawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graham is fighting to break Kujawski's control of his arms but Kujawski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kujawski feints and as Graham raises his hands in defense, Kujawski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham keeping full guard, as Kujawski tries to pass.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veigar Kujawski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kujawski misses with a straight left.
Graham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
Kujawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kujawski misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Kujawski throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Kujawski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graham's guard.#SUB2#
Graham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kujawski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graham.
Graham is trying to control Kujawski's posture but Kujawski avoids it. #SUB#
Kujawski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graham, who protects the arm well.
Graham is trying to control Kujawski's posture but Kujawski avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Kujawski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kujawski's guard! Nice work there by Graham!
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kujawski looking to control.
Graham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kujawski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
Kujawski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. #T2#
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Graham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kujawski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kujawski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Kujawski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Kujawski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?#T3#
Veigar Kujawski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kujawski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
Graham wants to control but Kujawski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage. #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.
Graham is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy Graham 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!#SUB#
Kujawski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veigar Kujawski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veigar Kujawski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kujawski, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veigar Kujawski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Graham throws a body kick that misses.
Kruczek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham walks into a left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Kruczek has picked Graham up - he's going for a ride! Kruczek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kruczek controlling the action here.
Graham wants to control but Kruczek is keeping busy.
Kruczek moves into full mount! Graham won't be happy about that!
Kruczek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graham tries to hold on but Kruczek postures up.#T1#
Kruczek controlling from the full mount.
Graham wants to control but Kruczek is having none of it.
Graham can't escape the position.
Kruczek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graham tries to reverse the position but Kruczek maintains control.
Kruczek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kruczek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graham is looking to escape. #T2#
Graham tries to hold on but Kruczek postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek controlling from the full mount.
Graham regains half guard.
Kruczek is trying to control. Graham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruczek works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruczek prevents Graham from getting the reversal.
Kruczek tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Kruczek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kruczek looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruczek controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruczek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Graham is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruczek has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Kruczek content just to control the position here.
Graham is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruczek has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Kruczek controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruczek looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruczek controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Kruczek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Graham turns into him and now he's in Kruczek's guard.
Kruczek keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Graham.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruczek takes a step back to recover.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham throws a series of punches but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek misses with a hook.
Kruczek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Graham. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Kruczek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruczek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruczek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Graham working for a triangle but Kruczek defends it easily.
Kruczek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruczek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham being controlled here, momentarily. #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.#SUB2#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Kruczek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruczek is aware though and is defending well.
Dionizy Kruczek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruczek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruczek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graham for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham tries to clinch but Kruczek is having none of it.
Graham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Graham.
Graham is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kruczek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruczek swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruczek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruczek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Kruczek gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruczek is taking a breather. Graham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Kruczek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruczek trying to control the pace. #T4#
Kruczek continues to stall.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruczek pulls his head out easily.
Graham trying to control here.
Graham gets full guard.#SUB2#
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruczek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruczek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruczek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruczek misses with a jab to the body
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Graham slips under a jab from Kruczek.
Graham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruczek lands a head shot.#CL2#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kruczek has clasped his hands together around Graham's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Graham prevents Kruczek from improving position.
Graham trying to remain calm as Kruczek controls from the top position.
Kruczek trying to control the position but Graham is working away. #SUB#
Kruczek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graham, who protects the arm well.
Graham is trying to control Kruczek's posture but Kruczek avoids it. #T1#
Graham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Kruczek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Graham seems to be working for a kimura but Kruczek defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruczek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruczek.#T2#
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham trying to control but Kruczek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kruczek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kruczek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Kruczek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruczek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Kruczek's legs - danger averted.
Graham trying to control but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but Kruczek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruczek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruczek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Graham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruczek defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dionizy Kruczek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruczek, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
Dionizy Kruczek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Caramacho.
Caramacho misses with the combination.
We've been told by Koli's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caramacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caramacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
Koli lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caramacho.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caramacho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caramacho wants to clinch but Koli slips to the side
and Koli counters with a nice body shot.
Koli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koli lunges at Caramacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caramacho's hand.
Koli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Koli stalks Caramacho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caramacho's face. Caramacho staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Koli misses.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caramacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli scoring well with a low kick there.
Koli throws a one two combo.
Caramacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caramacho tries to clinch up.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caramacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caramacho unleashes a big counter combination but Koli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koli dips to his left and cracks Caramacho with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Koli avoids the body shot from Caramacho. #T2#
Caramacho cracks Koli with an open hand slap.
Koli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caramacho.
Koli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koli jabs at Caramacho's body.
Caramacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caramacho takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.
Koli throws a front kick that sends Caramacho stumbling back into the cage.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Koli ducks under and follows up with a left that Koli also avoids with ease.
Caramacho ducks right into an uppercut from Koli.
Koli lands with a cross.
Caramacho throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Koli circles away.
Caramacho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koli lands a glancing blow to the side of Caramacho's head.
Koli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Caramacho is rocked!
Koli and Caramacho are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Koli throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Caramacho into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Koli knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Koli!
A victorious Sepi Koli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alfonzo Caramacho had this to say: 'Ill be back, baby! Cant wait to do It again! '.

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Bhosle throws a nice looking combination but Malboro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malboro walks into a left hand.
Bhosle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Malboro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malboro lands in his opponent's guard.
Malboro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bhosle has Malboro pulled in close to control his posture.
Bhosle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bhosle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bhosle tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malboro wants to control from the top but Bhosle keeps moving.
Bhosle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Malboro throws a big elbow that misses.
Malboro 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malboro advances position into side control!
Malboro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bhosle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2##SUB2#
Malboro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malboro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bhosle is avoiding damage well.
Malboro controlling from side mount.
Bhosle defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Bhosle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malboro.
Bhosle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malboro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bhosle is not content to let Malboro control the position.
Bhosle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malboro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malboro shoots for a double leg takedown but Bhosle sprawls well. He's pushed Malboro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bhosle is looking for a counter combo.
Bhosle with a hook.#T4#
Malboro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bhosle.#TD2#
Bhosle gets caught napping as Malboro dives in and scores a takedown. Bhosle manages to retain guard.
Bhosle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malboro looking to sit in guard and control but Bhosle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bhosle wants to control from the top but Malboro keeps moving.
Malboro is pulling down on Bhosle's head. It's preventing any offense from Bhosle, at least for the moment.
Malboro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Malboro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Malboro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bhosle's guard.
Malboro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bhosle's head.
Bhosle is trying to control the position but Malboro postures up.
Malboro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhosle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malboro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhosle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Malboro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhosle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malboro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Shivaji Bhosle has been cut.
Bhosle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malboro shoots in and drives through. Bhosle sprawls well.#TD2#
Malboro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bhosle wants to get back to full guard.
Malboro is stalling here. Bhosle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Malboro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bhosle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Roger Malboro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhosle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Malboro is looking for a sweep.
Malboro keeps Bhosle under control for a moment.
Malboro is looking to regain half guard here but Bhosle keeps moving and retains side control.
Malboro is trying to buck Bhosle off.#T3#
Malboro is looking for a sweep.
Malboro looks to move to half guard but instead Bhosle has passed into mount! Damn!
Bhosle tries to control but Malboro wriggling away.
Bhosle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malboro is looking to get to half guard.
Malboro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhosle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhosle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malboro keeps working. #SUB2#
Malboro actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Malboro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shivaji Bhosle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bhosle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malboro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shivaji Bhosle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malboro is looking to clinch.
Bhosle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malboro wants to counter the offense by Bhosle and move into the clinch position.
Malboro with a poor takedown
letting Bhosle counter with a right hand.
Malboro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhosle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malboro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Bhosle does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malboro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malboro working the ground and pound.
Malboro is looking to take a break and control but Bhosle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Malboro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Malboro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bhosle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bhosle tries to buck Malboro off but Malboro is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bhosle trying to remain calm as Malboro controls from the top position.
Malboro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bhosle is trying to control Malboro's posture but Malboro avoids it.
Bhosle is not content to let Malboro control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Malboro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bhosle, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bhosle is looking to score with low kicks.
Bhosle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malboro.#TD2#
Malboro feints and as Bhosle raises his hands in defense, Malboro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malboro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malboro trying to control but Bhosle is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bhosle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malboro.
Malboro throwing strikes from guard but Bhosle blocks nicely.
Bhosle trying to keep a closed guard but Malboro is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bhosle being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roger Malboro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malboro darts in trying to clinch
and Bhosle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Malboro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malboro 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Malboro!

Event: RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Le Strange slips a straight right by Caramacho.
We've been told by Caramacho's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caramacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Caramacho.
Caramacho throws the left hand but Le Strange avoids the punch easily.
Le Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caramacho.
Caramacho misses with a hook #TD2#
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Le Strange preventing the sweep.
Le Strange trying to control but Caramacho is working from the bottom.
Le Strange is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Le Strange drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caramacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caramacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caramacho! #REVR#
Le Strange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Le Strange has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caramacho defend it? Le Strange steps over the head and cranks it - Caramacho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Le Strange!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
Gerath Le Strange seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alfonzo Caramacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back, baby! Cant wait to do It again! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily. #CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva is stalling here.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugacheva controls his hands.
Graham being controlled against the cage.
Pugacheva stalling.
Pugacheva looking to stall.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugacheva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham slips under a jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pugacheva avoids a kick to the body.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graham has time to react.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graham lands a leg kick that knocks Pugacheva off balance momentarily.#CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugacheva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graham. #TD#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugacheva is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pugacheva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugacheva has managed to get both his arms back between Graham's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Graham managing to control the position. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugacheva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugacheva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham 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.
Pugacheva tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard. #T3#
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Pugacheva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Graham is defending well.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graham regains half guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham trying to control from the bottom.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Pugacheva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pugacheva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Pugacheva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva pushes down on Graham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pugacheva is looking to take a break and control but Graham 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.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
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#
Graham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva throws out a powerful jab.
Pugacheva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva blocks a head kick by Graham. #CL2#
Pugacheva clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Pugacheva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Graham jumps guard.
Pugacheva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugacheva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham controls Pugacheva momentarily but Pugacheva frees himself.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugacheva pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pugacheva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graham is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

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

Event: ENIGMA 183
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Graham is out of range.
A jab from Ford misses. #CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Graham pulls Ford into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham pushes a forearm under Ford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Graham!
Randy Graham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Graham.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham wants to counter with a clinch but Mandiang pushes him away.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham throws a push kick but Mandiang slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang cracks Graham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang misses with a body punch
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Mandiang.
Nice defenses there by Graham.#KD#
Mandiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graham sprawling to the canvas! Graham rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandiang finish him?! #ROC#Graham is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Graham limp body while Mandiang jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Hudak backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Jamal Hudak has been cut.#TD2#
Graham gets caught flat footed, as Hudak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hudak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hudak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hudak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Graham's legs.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Hudak has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hudak wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.
Hudak scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudak sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB#
Hudak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudak has managed to get both his arms back between Graham's legs - danger averted.
Graham controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham is trying to keep Hudak in close. #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.
Hudak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graham moves into full guard. #SUB#
Graham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hudak escapes and throws Graham's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Hudak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hudak cracks Graham with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hudak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graham enables Hudak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hudak is pushing down on Graham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hudak wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Graham wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graham wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well. #SUB2#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Graham gets full guard.#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hudak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudak working some strikes from top position.
Hudak cracks Graham with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Hudak trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Graham advances to half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Hudak is a slippery customer.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.
Graham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hudak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Hudak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Hudak keeps trying to improve his position.
Hudak being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage.
Graham slips nicely into half guard.
Graham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jamal Hudak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham is thwarting Hudak's attempts to control the position.
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudak just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hudak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hudak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hudak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
Graham pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage.
Hudak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hudak passes into side control.
Hudak working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to control but Hudak postures up.
Graham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graham wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Hudak seems to be looking for submissions.
Hudak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak prevents Graham from improving his position.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Hudak eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak working Graham over with strikes.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Hudak has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hudak wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hudak tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Hudak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham tries to improve position but can't.
Graham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Randy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hudak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hudak 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
U Jing moves in looking to clinch but Asby pushes him off.
Asby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by U Jing.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
U Jing misses with a jab, cross combination.
U Jing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
U Jing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asby lands a really nice looking cross but U Jing seems unphased.
Asby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but U Jing manages to avoid it.
U Jing throws a series of punches but Asby moves out of range.
U Jing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. U Jing doesn't seem bothered though.
U Jing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
U Jing moves in looking to clinch but Asby pushes him off.#CL2#
U Jing moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Asby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby throws out a loose jab but U Jing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on U Jing's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asby. U Jing does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Asby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Kyong U Jing has been cut.
Asby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#U Jing is rocked!
Asby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
U Jing is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Asby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. U Jing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bjorn Asby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby cracks U Jing with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
U Jing is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asby misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Asby cracks U Jing with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning U Jing to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
U Jing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asby drops U Jing with a straight right hand, right on the button! Asby follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Graham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Cole Lake has been cut.
Graham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham works Lake's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Graham.
Graham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham lands with a slapping head kick.
Lake misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Graham misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graham misses with a head kick.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Graham lands.
A right-left combo lands from Lake. #CL#
Graham instigates a clinch.
Lake wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it. #TD2#
Lake gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Graham trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
Graham manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Graham has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Graham has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lake is looking to defend but Graham has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lake! Graham pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lake taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Graham!
Randy Graham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Motif misses with a lunging right hand
and Caramacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caramacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caramacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomasso Gaia Motif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motif misses with a hook.
Motif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caramacho counters with a nice body shot.
Motif throws an overhand right that lands on Caramacho's shoulder, as Caramacho tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Caramacho clinches with his opponent.
Motif tries to circle away but Caramacho has him pinned against the cage.
Caramacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caramacho'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.
Caramacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Caramacho.
Motif avoiding damage as Caramacho throws knees to the body. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Caramacho. #BC#
Caramacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Motif falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caramacho counters with a left to the body.
Motif scores with a sloppy right hand. Caramacho should have avoided that one.
Motif throws an off balance right hand
and Caramacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caramacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caramacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Motif lands a nice shot that snaps Caramacho's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alfonzo Caramacho has been cut.
Motif throws out a loose jab but Caramacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caramacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Motif misses with a shot to the body
and Caramacho counters with a series of strikes. Motif will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motif misses with a hook
and Caramacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Motif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caramacho counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Motif does no damage.
Motif throws a lazy uppercut
letting Caramacho counter with a right hand.
Motif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caramacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caramacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motif.
Motif misses the shot to the body.
Motif throws a sloppy body shot
and Caramacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motif is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caramacho.#ROC#Motif is rocked!
Motif's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Motif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Motif swings widly with a right hand
and Caramacho counters with a nice body shot.
Motif is still on wobbly legs! Can Caramacho finish him?
Motif throws a lazy uppercut
and Caramacho counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Motif falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfonzo Caramacho!
Our winner, Alfonzo Caramacho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Caramacho moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Caramacho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Caramacho.
Caramacho prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Caramacho has him pressed against the cage.
Caramacho tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Caramacho keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caramacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caramacho missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T1#
Caramacho lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Caramacho throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Caramacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Caramacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caramacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A jab from Caramacho finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Caramacho throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Caramacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Caramacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Caramacho holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caramacho is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Caramacho misses with a body shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caramacho throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Caramacho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caramacho!
Caramacho throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Caramacho. #T2##CL2#
Caramacho darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC2#
Caramacho manages to break the clinch.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caramacho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caramacho duly obliges.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Caramacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Caramacho looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caramacho jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caramacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caramacho. #T4#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Caramacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caramacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramacho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Caramacho misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caramacho lands with a nice body punch.
Caramacho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Caramacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Caramacho scores with a jab.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Caramacho.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Caramacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caramacho scores with a body shot. #T2#
Caramacho tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Caramacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away. #T3#
Caramacho lands a jab-cross combination.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caramacho.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caramacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caramacho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho misses with a wild combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonzo Caramacho!
An out of breath Alfonzo Caramacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Graham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Good work by Graham as he checks the leg kick.
Graham moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Graham throws a head kick that Benoit semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham lands a head kick! #ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
Graham feints a jab and as Benoit dips his head, Graham unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Benoit right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Benoit falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Graham smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy Graham!
A very excited looking Randy Graham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Belyanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caramacho defends it nicely.
Belyanov shoots and misses
and Caramacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Belyanov has his takedown stuffed
and Caramacho counters with a left to the body.
Alfonzo Caramacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Belyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belyanov manages to avoid it.
Caramacho leaves Belyanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caramacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caramacho tries to bum rush Belyanov with a series of wild strikes but Belyanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belyanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caramacho.#T1#
Belyanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caramacho avoids it really well and circles away.
Caramacho tries to clinch up.
Belyanov with a poor takedown
and Caramacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Belyanov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Caramacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyanov walks into a stiff left hand from Caramacho.#ROC#Belyanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Belyanov has been cut.#CL2#
Belyanov rushes Caramacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belyanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Caramacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belyanov throws out a loose jab but Caramacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belyanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caramacho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Caramacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belyanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caramacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belyanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Caramacho finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Belyanov forces Caramacho back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Caramacho as the two fighters clinch.
Belyanov looks winded!
Caramacho pushes Belyanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Caramacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramacho wobbles Belyanov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Caramacho dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Belyanov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfonzo Caramacho!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfonzo Caramacho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Allen scores with a takedown into U Jing's guard.
U Jing is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen distracts U Jing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen 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.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but U Jing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
U Jing is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Allen dives into side control.
U Jing dodges the ground and pound from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
U Jing takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#It looks like Kyong U Jing has been cut.
Allen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear U Jing down. #ROC#U Jing is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kyong U Jing's cut even more.
U Jing tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
U Jing is still in real trouble! Can Allen finish him?#T1#
A lull in the action here.
U Jing seems to have recovered his senses.
U Jing is trying to stand back up.
Allen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
U Jing is trying to get back to his feet but Allen has full control of the position and if anything, U Jing has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
U Jing covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can U Jing hold on?
U Jing is trying to get back to his feet but Allen has full control of the position and if anything, U Jing has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure U Jing doesn't escape.
U Jing is covering up but some of the strikes from Allen are getting through and doing damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for U Jing.
Allen wants to control but U Jing is keeping busy.
U Jing is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Allen struggling to keep hold of the position.
U Jing wants to get back to his feet.
What can U Jing do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Allen struggling to keep hold of the position.
U Jing is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Allen lands a shot to the body. #CUT#The cut above Kyong U Jing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Davey Allen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Frank Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Frank Jr slips the punch.
As Toivonen backs off Frank Jr throws a huge counter combo but Toivonen manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Frank Jr clinches.
Frank Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Toivonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Frank Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Frank Jr rushes Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toivonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Frank Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Frank Jr slams his shin into Toivonen's torso.
Toivonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frank Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Toivonen shrugs it off. #CL2#
Frank Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank Jr looking for a takedown.
Otso Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
Toivonen prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toivonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr is looking to clinch.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Toivonen semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Otso Toivonen has been cut.#T4#
Frank Jr tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frank Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Jr wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Frank Jr forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Frank Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Toivonen throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr closes the distance but Toivonen moves to the side
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Otso Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Toivonen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Frank Jr tumbling to the canvas!
Toivonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frank Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Frank Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toivonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frank Jr wants to stand and escape but Toivonen is having none of it. #T1#
Toivonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frank Jr is trying to control the position but Toivonen postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Toivonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Frank Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toivonen defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen tries to stand but Frank Jr is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Frank Jr's ribs.
Toivonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank Jr at a distance.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank Jr is just out of range.#T3#
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Frank Jr is out on his feet! Toivonen sets himself and nearly takes Frank Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
A relieved looking Otso Toivonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Graham scores with a body shot.
Stackhouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stackhouse .
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Stackhouse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stackhouse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stackhouse throws a quick counter kick to the body but Graham avoids it.
Graham wants to clinch.
Stackhouse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Graham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graham slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Graham lands a high kick! #CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Stackhouse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
Graham pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graham.#ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stackhouse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stackhouse .
Graham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Stackhouse sends Graham crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stackhouse is motioning to the referee to let Graham up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Graham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stackhouse is out of range and Graham settles back down.
Stackhouse steps in with a hook that catches Graham right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stackhouse follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Graham looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
A very excited looking Jason Stackhouse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Graham.
Nice body kick there by Graham.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham scores with a nice body kick.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Graham avoids it.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Graham.
Salvacion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Graham.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Graham clinches. #TD2#
Graham gets control of Salvacion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Graham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Graham is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Graham has his feet on Salvacion's thighs here. He's pushed Salvacion off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Salvacion screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Graham!
Our winner, Randy Graham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 177
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Graham's belly button to the back.
Graham walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith works Graham's body with a nice hook.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham takes one to the chin there.
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Graham shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Graham jabs at Smith's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Graham drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Graham is rocked!
A solid body kick from Smith.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith jabs at Graham's body.
Graham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham blocks a head kick by Smith.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Graham's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Smith before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bryant Smith made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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