Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Fleming slips under a jab from Miller.#TD2#
Miller gets caught napping as Fleming dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Fleming passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fleming is just content to waste time from the top position. Miller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fleming seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Fleming pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleming wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller's coaches at ðŸ¤¡Is It Avatary Enough?ðŸ¤¡ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Fleming trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fleming looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Fleming trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Fleming throws a strike but Miller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Fleming postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Fleming trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.
Fleming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleming tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleming.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.#TD2#
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Fleming looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
Fleming sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fleming misses with the ground and pound.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Miller is not content to let Fleming control the position. #T2#
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Fleming.
Fleming throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Miller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Fleming is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Fleming is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fleming thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Fleming thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Fleming missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleming lands a nice short elbow.
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Fleming drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Well, if Fleming is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fleming is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleming lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fleming is working away from the top position though.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fleming closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Fleming pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fleming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Fleming takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Fleming fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Fleming off the cage and back into range.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fleming throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller connects with a jab.
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller punishes Fleming's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleming.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Fleming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Joel Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
As Miller backs off Fleming throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Fleming being controlled here momentarily.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joel Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller pulls Fleming in close to his closed guard and prevents Fleming from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fleming distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Fleming. #TD2#
Fleming drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cam Fleming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fleming slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fleming has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 164
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Katsuhito throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Saint drives through and clinches with Katsuhito against the cage.
Katsuhito misses with a punch to the body.
Saint tries to work over Katsuhito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint lands a nice uppercut.
Katsuhito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Katsuhito avoids the damage to the body.
Katsuhito managing to block the knees to the body from Saint.
Nice elbow from Saint.
Saint misses with a punch to the body.
Katsuhito scores with a shoulder strike.
Katsuhito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsuhito prevents a body shot from Saint.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsuhito.
Saint tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Katsuhito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katsuhito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Katsuhito. #T1#
Katsuhito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint missing with knees to the body.
Saint blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Saint.
Saint told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short right from Katsuhito.
Katsuhito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katsuhito avoids it.
Katsuhito trying to control the position but instead, Saint has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsuhito into the cage.
Saint missing with knees to the body.
Katsuhito lands a left hand.
Katsuhito blocks the elbow strike.
Saint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saint misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint.
Katsuhito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsuhito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Saint fails to land.
Saint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsuhito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsuhito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsuhito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katsuhito lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Saint.
Saint can't find room to land a body shot as Katsuhito controls the action.
Saint misses with an elbow strike.
Katsuhito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsuhito takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Katsuhito avoids the damage to the body.
Katsuhito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsuhito gets through Saint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saint blocks an elbow strike from Katsuhito.
Saint tries to land a knee to the head but Katsuhito blocks with his arms.
Katsuhito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Katsuhito avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Saint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katsuhito is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saint. #CUT2#It looks like Koji Katsuhito has been cut.
Saint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsuhito blocks an elbow strike.
Katsuhito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katsuhito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katsuhito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katsuhito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint.
Saint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsuhito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saint tries to land a knee to the head but Katsuhito blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saint just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katsuhito's brow.
Katsuhito lands a shoulder strike.
Katsuhito works on Saint's body with a couple of short punches.
Katsuhito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsuhito misses with a punch to the body.
Saint trying to land knees to the body.
Saint throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Katsuhito digs a right hand underneath Saint's ribcage. Saint let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsuhito avoiding damage as Saint throws knees to the body. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saint.
Katsuhito lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Katsuhito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Katsuhito avoids the damage to the body.
Saint throws an elbow that misses.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
Saint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsuhito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint throws an elbow that misses.
Katsuhito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saint scores with a shot to the side of Katsuhito's head.
Katsuhito stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Katsuhito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saint is keeping busy.
Saint can't find room to land a body shot as Katsuhito controls the action. #T5#
Katsuhito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsuhito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsuhito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsuhito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saint misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsuhito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Katsuhito lands a body shot.
Saint lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Katsuhito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saint looks winded!
Katsuhito leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsuhito.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsuhito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katsuhito is defending well for now.#T6#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsuhito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katsuhito avoids it.
Katsuhito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsuhito controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Katsuhito fails to land.
Katsuhito avoids a wild elbow strike from Saint.
A hook to the body from Katsuhito.
Saint lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsuhito backwards.
Katsuhito scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Katsuhito.
Katsuhito throws an elbow but it misses.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
Saint blocks an uppercut.
Katsuhito taking a breather.
Katsuhito prevents a body shot from Saint.
Katsuhito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saint lands a right hand.
Saint misses with a knee to the head.
Katsuhito blocks the elbow strike. #T7#
A short uppercut from Katsuhito.
Saint misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsuhito stalling the fight.
Saint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsuhito managing to block the knees to the body from Saint.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
Katsuhito lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Katsuhito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Katsuhito.
Katsuhito lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint backwards. #ROC#Saint is rocked!
Saint throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saint is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsuhito finish him?
Katsuhito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Katsuhito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katsuhito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katsuhito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsuhito unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Saint! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Katsuhito is unloading with more strikes now! Saint drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koji Katsuhito!
Koji Katsuhito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces Sterling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss won't allow Sterling to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss. #T1#
Widforss trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widforss defends well.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widforss advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sterling!
Sterling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling 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.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to cinch up a triangle. Widforss throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sterling's body to avoid the submission. Sterling has instead reached around Widforss's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sterling arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Sterling!
After the big win, Adrian Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TOF 156
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Wiggins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggins sprawls well. Wiggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggins! #CUT2#It looks like Leon Saint has been cut.
Saint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.#TD#
Saint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wiggins can't do much from the bottom here.
Saint content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Wiggins is looking to reverse the position.
Saint tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wiggins struggling a bit here.
Wiggins is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint wants to control but Wiggins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saint is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiggins is defending well.
Wiggins tries to improve position but can't.
Saint working the ground and pound but Wiggins is defending the strikes.
Saint tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wiggins is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saint working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiggins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiggins throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Wiggins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggins feints a jab promting Saint to slip. Wiggins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saint slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Wiggins gets caught flat footed, as Saint shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wiggins managing to control the position.
Wiggins wants to sweep here but Saint controlling him for the moment.
Wiggins has control of Saint's left arm, preventing Saint from doing any damage.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wiggins 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.#SU#
Saint gets to his feet. Wiggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saint shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggins tries to sprawl out of it but Saint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint misses with a head kick.
Ernesto Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiggins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wiggins misses with a straight left.
Wiggins misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint prevents Wiggins from improving his position.#SU#
Saint escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Saint feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggins pulls Saint in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Saint gets to his feet - Wiggins follows without any prompting. #T7#
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggins throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint tries to score with a low kick but Wiggins moves his leg out of the way.
Wiggins wants to counter the offense by Saint and move into the clinch position.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint has a takedown stuffed.
Wiggins throws out a counter right but Saint avoids it with no problem.
Wiggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggins looks to land a left hand but Saint moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saint was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiggins.
Saint slips a jab from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T8#
Saint misses with a jab to the body
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.#TD#
Saint gets a takedown into half guard.
Wiggins won't allow Saint to pass to mount.
Saint is thwarting Wiggins's attempts to control the position.
Saint content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wiggins works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wiggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggins is trying to hold Saint in close to prevent damage but Saint has managed to pass into half guard.
Wiggins gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Saint stands and steps away. Wiggins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernesto Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Saint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Saint. Beautiful body shot.
Wiggins missing with a left hand there. Saint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Saint counters by moving into the clinch.
Wiggins looking to stall. #BC2#
Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
Wiggins connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saint looking to score a takedown here. Wiggins is defending well but Saint drives through and ends up in Wiggins's guard.

Wiggins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saint has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins has had enough of the clinch but Saint keeps him there for the moment.
Saint looking to throw knees to the head but Wiggins is blocking nicely. #T1#
Wiggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint misses with a knee to the head.
Saint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiggins.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wiggins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiggins avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wiggins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wiggins manages to break the clinch.
Saint tries a head kick but it misses.
Ernesto Wiggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiggins leaves Saint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiggins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint throws a head kick that misses
and Wiggins counters with a two punch combo.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggins throws a body punch but Saint moves out of range.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggins scores with a hook.
Wiggins scores with a jab. Saint acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wiggins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Wiggins will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL#
Saint moves into range and clinches up with Wiggins.
Wiggins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Wiggins blocks a body shot from Saint.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggins's elbow. #BC2#
Wiggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it.
Wiggins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wiggins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saint fails with the takedown
and Wiggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Saint misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggins with a hook.#ROC2#Saint is rocked!
Saint tries to clinch
and Wiggins counters with a huge right that knocks Saint out cold! Wiggins is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Wiggins!
Ernesto Wiggins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fleming with a poor takedown
letting Andersson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.#TD2#
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Andersson 's guard.
Fleming postures up in Andersson 's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson has Fleming pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Andersson controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson 's head.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson is trying to keep Fleming in close. #T2#
Andersson 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.
Fleming postures up.
Fleming trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fleming 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.
Fleming has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Fleming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Fleming controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself. #T3#
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Fleming is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Andersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Fleming controlling Andersson 's posture.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fleming has his hands on Andersson 's head, controlling the position. #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.
Andersson wanted to stand there but Fleming had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fleming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson .
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fleming on the side of the head.
Andersson scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleming.
Fleming with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleming was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson .
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abraham Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andersson connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Andersson defends.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fleming advances nicely into full mount.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fleming with shots to the head and body - Andersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fleming looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fleming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Fleming cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fleming postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson can't escape the position.
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andersson tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Fleming working over Andersson with some ground and pound. Andersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Andersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andersson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Fleming with a nice head shot there.
Fleming trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andersson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fleming is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up. #SUB2#
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Fleming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Andersson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersson won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andersson stays in close to Fleming's body and controls the position.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson cracks Fleming with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Fleming has his foot on Andersson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fleming keeping control of the position.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleming is looking to get back to full guard here but Andersson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fleming down.
Fleming tries to improve position but can't.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Andersson looking to score a takedown here. Fleming is defending well but Andersson drives through and ends up in Fleming's guard.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control. #T1#
Andersson working the ground and pound.
Andersson wants to control but Fleming is keeping him busy.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson postures up.
Fleming prevents Andersson from moving into mount.
Andersson advances to full mount.
Andersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fleming working to try and regain half guard.
Andersson with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson landing strikes from the mount.
Fleming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson controlling from mount.
Fleming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fleming is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Andersson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fleming tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Andersson tries to control but Fleming wriggling away.
Andersson dominating with strikes here.
Fleming is looking to get to half guard.
Fleming is squirming around, avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control the action.
Fleming wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Fleming regains half guard.
Andersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Fleming won't allow it. #T4#
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fleming trying to hold on to Andersson 's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming is squirming around, avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson
Date: Sep 06, 2024

#R1#
Sterling cracks Koefti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koefti lands a front kick.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Koefti gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Koefti counters with a head kick. That will keep Sterling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koefti dodges the punch combination from Sterling.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Koefti. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sterling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but Sterling is dominant here and he's now got Koefti's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sterling is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Koefti is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Sterling thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Andre Koefti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: SMASH:301
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Fleming takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but Popara shows good takedown defense.
Fleming shoots and misses
and Popara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popara is fending him off so far but Fleming persists. Nope, Popara circles away and we're back to standing.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popara misses with a body punch #TD#
and Fleming counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fleming missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popara wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popara keeps working.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Popara's hands, connecting with Popara's forehead.#T1#
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popara wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popara defends it well.
Popara wants to control but Fleming is keeping busy.
Popara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fleming takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fleming is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popara defends it well.
Fleming wants to control but Popara is keeping him busy.
Popara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Popara is having none of it.
Fleming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Popara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Fleming is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popara sees it coming and defends easily.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Popara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popara has hold of Fleming's hands but Fleming slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Popara is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Fleming scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fleming controlling the action here.
Fleming throwing shots but Popara is blocking nicely. #T4#
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Popara's hands, connecting with Popara's forehead.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming trying to control from half guard but Popara is working away.
Popara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleming lands with a punch from half guard.
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming is keen to just control but Popara is a slippery customer.
Fleming scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Popara is refusing to be controlled, as Fleming sits in half guard.
Popara taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popara avoids it really well and circles away.
Popara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Fleming shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fleming showed some decent athleticism there.
Popara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Fleming 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.
Popara trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popara defending well though.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleming controlling the pace.
Fleming works his way into full mount! #T1#
Fleming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleming throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Popara because Fleming loaded up on that one.
Fleming wants to control the pace but Popara is squirming around nicely.
Fleming cracks Popara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fleming in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fleming throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fleming lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Popara hang on?
Fleming landing punches.
Fleming working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Popara is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fleming working the ground and pound effectively.
Popara is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?#T2#
Fleming landing punches.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popara can do to turn this around?
Fleming lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fleming lands a big elbow - Popara is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Popara is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
A very excited looking Cam Fleming rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 1085 Orestes vs Ryu
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sterling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Sterling throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Sterling moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling has Valverde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valverde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling wants a takedown but no success here.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sterling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Valverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valverde to the mat! Valverde manages to get full guard.
Sterling throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea.
Sterling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sterling is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valverde is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Valverde takes a swing at Sterling's ribcage but misses.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sterling feints and as Valverde raises his hands in defense, Sterling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sterling swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice body shot.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Valverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Valverde. #T3#
Sterling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
letting Valverde counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Valverde drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sterling's head, knocking him out cold! Valverde is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Bitok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Saint looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bitok!#SUB2#
Saint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bitok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Saint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
Saint decides to stand back up. Saint steps back and let's Bitok get back to his feet.#T1#
Saint lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Saint decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saint sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bitok controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saint controlling the action here.#T2#
Bitok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint.
Saint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bitok blocks a head kick by Saint.
Leon Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Saint closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Saint working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
Saint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saint is pushing down on Bitok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bitok is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Saint 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.#T4#
Saint passes to full mount!
Saint controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saint.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Saint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Saint fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bitok to the ground. Saint is now in Bitok's guard.
Saint is pushing down on Bitok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bitok is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint works his way into side control.
Bitok being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Saint seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint works to advance to full mount. Bitok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SU2#
Saint is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Leon Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Bitok gets tackled into the cage by Saint. Saint maintains the clinch.
Bitok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saint landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Saint.
Saint lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saint lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saint lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Saint. #T2#
Saint lands an elbow that stopped Bitok in his tracks for a moment.
Bitok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint lands an elbow inside that Bitok shrugs off.
Saint is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Saint.
Saint crunches a lovely knee into Bitok's ribcage.
Bitok takes an elbow to the temple.
Saint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint.
Saint lands an elbow that stopped Bitok in his tracks for a moment.
Saint unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saint lands a good knee to the midsection. Bitok won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Saint. #T3#
Saint using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Saint.
Saint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Saint - that landed with a thud.
Leon Saint seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saint lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saint.
Saint lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saint gets through Bitok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saint lands a good knee to the midsection. Bitok won't want to take too many of those.
Saint putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bitok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bitok or not.
Saint lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Saint lands a hook that snaps the head of Bitok backwards.
Saint landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saint obliges.
Saint with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
Saint lands an elbow inside.
Oh Bitok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint lands a knee to the body.
Saint lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint digs a right hand into Bitok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bitok's gas tank.
Saint lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint.
Saint lands a nice knee to the body.
Bitok seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint cracks Bitok with a nice body shot.
Saint lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kulata Bitok has been cut.
Saint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint.
Saint lands a shot to the body.
Bitok takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Saint - that landed with a thud.
Saint jerks Bitok's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bitok drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Saint goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Saint because Bitok was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leon Saint!

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming lands a head shot.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Zakharov leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fleming drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zakharov pushes Fleming off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming. #TD2#
Fleming scores with a takedown into Zakharov's guard.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fleming looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zakharov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Zakharov wants to stand up but Fleming is controlling him. #ES#
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Fleming saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleming.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakharov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.#TD2#
Fleming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Zakharov defends. #ES#
Zakharov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Fleming decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Zakharov has one foot on Fleming's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakharov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakharov pinned against the cage. Zakharov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleming misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Zakharov catches Fleming right on the button with a cross.
Fleming with a poor takedown
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakharov defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Zakharov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fleming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.#T3#
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fleming grinds an elbow into Zakharov's temple.
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zakharov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
Fleming looks up at the clock and then as Zakharov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fleming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zakharov pushes Fleming away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fleming gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Zakharov is trying to buck Fleming off.
Zakharov is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fleming asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fleming cracks Zakharov with a big right hand but Zakharov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fleming scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakharov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Fleming takes a swing at Zakharov's ribcage but misses.
Zakharov misses the shot to the body.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zakharov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakharov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fleming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Fleming misses with a hook. Zakharov ducked under it nicely.
Zakharov cracks Fleming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleming is just out of range.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zakharov takes a swing at Fleming's ribcage but misses.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleming takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zakharov scores with a body shot.
Fleming throws a hook but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fleming is defended easily by Zakharov.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zakharov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakharov avoids it really well and circles away.
Fleming is breathing heavily.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Zakharov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zakharov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakharov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fleming.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakharov throws a jab when Fleming was well out of range.
Zakharov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#Cam Fleming's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Saint lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bitok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saint scores with a knee to the head.
Saint lands a body punch.
Saint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bitok.
Saint told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Saint.
Saint working Bitok over with knees to the body.
Saint lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kulata Bitok has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saint works on Bitok's body with a couple of short punches.
Saint landing knees to the head.
Saint lands an elbow that stopped Bitok in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Saint.
Saint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bitok.#T1#
Saint is working Bitok over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Saint.
Saint lands a knee to the head.
Saint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saint lands a good knee to the midsection. Bitok won't want to take too many of those.
Saint crunches a lovely knee into Bitok's ribcage.
A short right from Saint on the inside.
Saint lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint.
Bitok takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Saint.
Saint lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
Saint lands a nice elbow.
Oh Bitok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Saint lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bitok to his knees! Saint keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Saint!

Event: SMASH: Rodrigues v Hohenthal 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Barboza gets caught flat footed, as Fleming shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming passes into half guard.
Barboza is trying to control but can't.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming stalling.
Barboza has hold of Fleming's hands but Fleming slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is looking to escape.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barboza keeps working.
Barboza is looking to escape.#T1#
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Barboza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barboza is refusing to be controlled, as Fleming sits in half guard.
Fleming prevents Barboza from improving his position.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming drops an elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
Barboza is looking to escape.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Barboza is trying to stand back up but Fleming is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleming lands a nice short elbow.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Fleming controlling the action here.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barboza trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Fleming missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barboza wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well. #SUB#
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming 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.
Barboza scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fleming manages to mount him! #T3#
Fleming connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Fleming connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Fleming working for a guillotine from mount but Barboza is in no mood to give up.
Barboza is in a horrible position here. Fleming smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barboza taking shots to the head.
Barboza is in a horrible position here. Fleming smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barboza regains half guard.
Fleming looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barboza is trying to stand back up but Fleming is controlling him
Fleming working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Barboza trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming moves nicely into side control.
Barboza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming cracks Barboza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fleming cracks Barboza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barboza is looking to reverse the position.
Fleming lands a few punches from side control.
Fleming throws an elbow but Barboza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barboza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fleming wants to clinch.
We've been told by Fleming's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but Barboza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleming is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barboza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A short left from Barboza. #CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Barboza stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barboza.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming goes for a takedown attempt but Barboza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Fleming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barboza is trying to defend but Fleming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Barboza pushes Fleming off looking to stand but Fleming dives back in and keeps control.
Barboza has hold of Fleming's hands but Fleming slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barboza is looking to improve his position.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barboza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming is thwarting Barboza's attempts to control the position.
Barboza is trying to stand.
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barboza's head.
Barboza wants to get back to full guard.
Barboza wants to control but Fleming is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barboza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fleming is looking to advance position but Barboza won't allow it.
Barboza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fleming is working away from the top position though.
Barboza is staying active underneath Fleming, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Fleming.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Barboza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barboza tries to get to full guard but Fleming has control of the leg.
Fleming prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Fleming prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barboza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming. #T4#
Fleming seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barboza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barboza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barboza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Barboza is defending well.
Nice strikes from Fleming there.
Barboza is trying to stand up here but Fleming is controlling him well.
Barboza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fleming is nestled in close to Barboza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barboza avoids it really well and circles away.
Bento Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barboza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming gets a double leg takedown into Barboza's guard.
Barboza controlling the position.
Fleming trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barboza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming stops Barboza from standing up. #SUB2#
Barboza has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barboza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Barboza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barboza wants to stand but Fleming is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Fleming stops Barboza from standing up.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Fleming won't allow Barboza to get back to his feet.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fleming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barboza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fleming has managed to get both his arms back between Barboza's legs - danger averted.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barboza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Fleming trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barboza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming is in close to Barboza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleming is working Barboza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming distracts Barboza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Barboza's brow.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleming won't allow Barboza to get back to his feet.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Barboza keeping full guard, as Fleming tries to pass.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barboza's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Fleming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fleming, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1075 Bleak vs Matijevic
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bostic defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Bostic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bostic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sterling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling slips a jab from Bostic.
Bostic stuffs the takedown.
Bostic lands a jab to Sterling's midsection.#TD#
Bostic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sterling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling looks to move to half guard but instead Bostic has passed into mount! Damn!
Bostic controlling from mount.
Bostic wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Bostic controlling the position easily from mount.
Sterling wants to hold on but Bostic pushes him away.
Sterling is working to get back to half guard.
Bostic working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Bostic wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Bostic working Sterling over with strikes here.
Bostic trying to control but Sterling is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Bostic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sterling is trying to escape the mount.
Sterling tries to hold on but Bostic pushes him away.
Bostic lands a heavy elbow.
Bostic landing strikes from the mount and Sterling is in trouble!
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bostic connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#SUB#
Bostic working for a submission but Sterling is keeping him at bay.
Bostic with shots to the head and body - Sterling looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bostic avoids the attempt from Sterling to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sterling working to try and regain half guard.
Bostic breaks from Sterling's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sterling really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bostic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bostic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sterling is in a horrible position here. Bostic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Bostic finish him?
Bostic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bostic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sterling! More shots from Bostic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bostic!
An out of breath Michael Bostic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024

#R1#
Saint moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nucombe takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.#TD#
Saint shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saint showed some decent athleticism there.
Nucombe trying to control but Saint postures up. #T1##SU#
Saint stands up and beckons Nucombe to join him on the feet. #TD#
Saint scores with a takedown into Nucombe's guard.
Saint is working Nucombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saint forces his way into half guard.
Saint content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Saint is looking for a kimura but Nucombe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint to get the leverage.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Saint seems content to control.
Saint working over Nucombe with some ground and pound. Nucombe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saint is taking a breather. Nucombe 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.
Saint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Nice strikes from Saint there.
Saint trying to control the pace.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Saint gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Saint throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nucombe was covering up waiting for the punch and Saint finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nucombe being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SU#
Saint stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crunch! Saint slams his shin into Nucombe's torso.
Nucombe looks winded!#TD#
Saint shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nucombe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Saint dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to avoid it but Saint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nucombe to the ground. Nucombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Nucombe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Saint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Saint landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Saint.
Saint lands a knee to the body.
Saint lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Saint.
Saint lands a body shot.
Saint is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saint lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nucombe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Saint. #T1#
Saint is leaning against Nucombe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leon Saint has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Saint.
Saint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saint lands with a light punch inside.
Saint lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saint lands with a light punch inside.
Saint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saint lands a good knee to the midsection. Nucombe won't want to take too many of those.
Saint lands a knee to the body.
Saint landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saint lands an elbow that stopped Nucombe in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Saint - that landed with a thud.
Saint connects with a knee to the head.
Saint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nucombes head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint.
Saint lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saint lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?#T2#
Saint lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Saint.
Saint lands a body punch.
Saint cracks Nucombe with a nice body shot.
Saint lands a nice elbow.
Saint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nucombe.
Saint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saint lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Saint.
Saint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nucombes head.
Saint landing knees to the body.
Saint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Saint lands an elbow inside.
Saint scores with a knee to the head.
Saint lands a body punch.
Saint scores a nice knee to the body.
Saint gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saint creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Nucombe! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Saint.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Saint!

Event: SMASH: Dreth vs McGee
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Fleming shoots and misses
and Ro counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Ro with a nice calf kick.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ro.
Fleming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ro.
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ro counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Fleming misses
and Ro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleming goes for a double leg but Ro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ro continues to drive forward.
Pate Ro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming dives in and grabs Ro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ro pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming.
A quick step to the side and Ro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming shoots and misses
enabling Ro to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro throws a push kick but Fleming slaps the foot to one side.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Ro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ro's waist but Ro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
Ro sizes up Fleming with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fleming ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleming.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fleming.
Ro regains half guard.
Fleming is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fleming with the ground and pound but Ro uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Ro managing to control the position.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Ro pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses.
Ro controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Ro circles away easily
and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fleming has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ro finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleming's head. #TD2#
Fleming shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Ro is retaining full guard.
Fleming cracks Ro with a solid left hand.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Fleming trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom.
Ro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleming throws a strike but Ro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Ro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fleming chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ro can pounce on him.
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ro circles away.
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ro to counter with a crisp jab.
Pate Ro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ro counters with an outside leg kick.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleming dodges the punch combination from Ro.
Pate Ro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleming fails with the takedown#KD#
and Ro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fleming! Ro lets Fleming back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#Cam Fleming's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pate Ro!
Pate Ro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganz throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in and bounces Ganz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ganz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleming on the ground.
Fleming 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.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganz pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is pulling down on Fleming's head to control his posture.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming postures up in Ganz's guard and throws a big left but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ganz 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.
Ganz looking to pass the guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Ganz from controlling successfully.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming pulls Ganz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Ganz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fleming is tightening it up a little... Ganz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ganz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ganz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fleming!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Sterling slips under a jab from Beckley.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beckley quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling 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. #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Beckley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beckley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg. #T1#
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling is trying to control. Beckley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beckley is trying to stand back up but Sterling is controlling him #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Sterling slips a nice elbow through Beckley's hands, connecting with Beckley's forehead.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Beckley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Beckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beckley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Nice strikes from Sterling there. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beckley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #ES#
Beckley kicks off Sterling and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckley is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Beckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckley lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Sterling throws a series of punches but Beckley moves out of range.
Sterling lands with a good body shot.
Beckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beckley is looking to clinch. #T3#
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Beckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckley.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beckley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Beckley tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beckley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckley is pushing Sterling's head away, looking to escape. Sterling manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sterling tries for a kimura but Beckley is defending well. #T4#
Beckley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sterling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckley is trying to improve his position.
Beckley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckley actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Beckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckley, which made it look bad.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Beckley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Beckley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beckley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beckley throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beckley misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beckley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling throws an elbow that misses. Beckley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterling's guard. Nice move by Beckley!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Beckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckley has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sterling's guard.
Beckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Beckley is posturing up here but Sterling has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beckley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beckley has to tap! Slick submission there by Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt. #CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Randriamaholison lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Fleming misses with a double jab
and Randriamaholison counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Randriamaholison is struggling to control the position.
Fleming can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Fleming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Randriamaholison taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleming working the body and head with strikes.
Randriamaholison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleming.
The strikes coming from Fleming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fleming raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Randriamaholison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fleming with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Fleming is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fleming lands with some strikes.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleming lands a big shot there that rocks Randriamaholison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fleming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Randriamaholison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fleming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fleming looking to secure an arm triangle but Randriamaholison defends it well.
Randriamaholison taking shots to the head. #T4#
Randriamaholison wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Fleming connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fleming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fleming is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Randriamaholison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randriamaholison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randriamaholison pinned against the cage. Randriamaholison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Fleming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleming dives in and grabs Randriamaholison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randriamaholison pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Fleming moved out of range.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches.
Fleming has Randriamaholison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randriamaholison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randriamaholison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randriamaholison as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Randriamaholison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working. #T1#
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fleming works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randriamaholison to see if he's OK.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
Randriamaholison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a big elbow.
Fleming connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randriamaholison some visible discomfort. #T2#
Fleming wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Randriamaholison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming scoring with punches from side control.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
Randriamaholison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randriamaholison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fleming 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.
Randriamaholison takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randriamaholison is trying to buck Fleming off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Randriamaholison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randriamaholison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position. #T4#
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming is working Randriamaholison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming trying to control the position but Randriamaholison is working away.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Randriamaholison being controlled for a moment.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##CL2#
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Randriamaholison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fleming.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Fleming moves out of range.
Randriamaholison lands a head shot.
A jab from Randriamaholison finds it's way through Fleming's defenses.
Fleming looks to throw the jab but Randriamaholison is out of range. #T1#
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randriamaholison's waist but Randriamaholison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Randriamaholison sprawls well.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randriamaholison checks it well.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randriamaholison scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Randriamaholison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randriamaholison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Randriamaholison stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Randriamaholison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randriamaholison gets underhooks to prevent Fleming's takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleming drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleming misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Randriamaholison as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
A short left from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randriamaholison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randriamaholison lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Randriamaholison.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randriamaholison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randriamaholison stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to land body kicks.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Saint wants to clinch up but Schnapp keeps it at a distance.
Schnapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Schnapp.
Schnapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Leon Saint has been cut.
Saint shoots for a double leg takedown but Schnapp sprawls well. He's pushed Saint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schnapp catches Saint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schnapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schnapp misses with a head kick.
Saint tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schnapp scores with a jab. Saint acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnapp misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schnapp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schnapp duly obliges. #ROC#Saint is rocked!
Schnapp lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Saint up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Schnapp from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Saint's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Schnapp!
A relieved looking Frank Schnapp 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: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fu to the mat! Fu manages to get full guard.
Fu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Fu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Fu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fu manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Fu 's guard.
Fu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu is keeping the position for now.
Sterling trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it. #SUB2#
Sterling has gone for a leg lock! Fu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sterling's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fu frees his head nicely. Oh but Sterling has switched to an armbar! Fu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 84
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Nog stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Fleming scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Nog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleming working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleming throwing shots but Nog is blocking nicely.
Nog tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Fleming throwing shots but Nog is blocking nicely.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fleming with the ground and pound but Nog uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow. #T1#
Nog looking for a sweep. Not yet Nog, not yet.
Nog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fleming 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.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
Nog trying to control the position.
Nog pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Nog wants to sweep but no luck.
Nog working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fleming is working Nog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nog trying to control the position here.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nog keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nog's head.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nog's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleming distracts Nog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleming won't allow Nog to sweep him here.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming preventing the sweep.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Nog is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Nog is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nog circles away.
Nog slaps away a takedown attempt from Fleming, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nog.#CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
We've been told by Fleming's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nog throws a lazy right hand but Fleming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Nog tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nog on his heels. He'll look to pass Nog's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Nog wants to improve his position but instead Fleming has moved into half guard. #T1#
Fleming working Nog over with strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nog wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Nog's temple.
Nog taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Fleming.
Fleming wants to control but Nog is keeping him busy.
Fleming is nestled in close to Nog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleming lands a nice short elbow.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Fleming is trying to control the action in half guard but Nog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nog taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Nog regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fleming.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nog can do to turn this around?
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Nog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming postures up in Nog's guard and throws a big left but Nog blocks it.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Fleming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Nog postures up.
Nog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Fleming is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nog stuffs the takedown.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nog sprawls well initially but Fleming persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nog regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming is working Nog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB#
Fleming pulls Nog in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Fleming looking for a guillotine here but Nog defends easily.
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is trying to keep Nog in close.
Nog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fleming trying to keep a closed guard but Nog is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleming pulls Nog in close to prevent any damage.
Nog controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fleming is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nog counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Fleming looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nog trying to keep a closed guard but Fleming is proving a slippery customer.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB#
Nog wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming can't keep his opponent in guard - Nog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fleming is looking to control Nog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleming avoid being mounted?
Nog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
Fleming looking to control.
Lieutenant Nog 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!
Nog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cam Fleming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleming is adopting a defensive guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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