Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Clemens throws out a powerful jab.
Clemens looks to land a body kick but Moyles moved away.
Moyles misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Moyles misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Clemens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Clemens.
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Clemens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Clemens lands with an overhand left.
Moyles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
That kick from Clemens tenderised Moyles's leg. Moyles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clemens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moyles has time to react.
Moyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clemens was well out of range. Poor timing from Moyles.#CL#
Clemens clinches with his opponent.
Moyles struggles to land a body shot inside as Clemens controls his hands.
Clemens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moyles blocks a body shot from Clemens.
Moyles blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land. #T1#
Moyles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Moyles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens struggles to land a body shot inside as Moyles controls his hands.
Clemens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moyles trying to control the position but instead, Clemens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moyles into the cage.
Moyles is looking to break free of the clinch but Clemens has double underhooks.
Moyles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moyles is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moyles backwards.
Moyles takes a shot to the head.
Clemens lands a body shot.
Clemens lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Moyles manages to break the clinch.
Clemens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clemens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moyles throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens. #T2#
Moyles looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles takes a swing at Clemens's ribcage but misses.
Moyles misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a good low kick that Moyles was not able to check.
Clemens swings for the body but Moyles moves out of range.
Moyles walks into a left hand.
Moyles throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moyles walks into a jab.
Moyles throws a right and a left that Clemens avoids nicely.
Crunch! Clemens slams his shin into Moyles's torso.#CL#
Clemens instigates a clinch.
Moyles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clemens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moyles tries a body shot but Clemens blocks it.
Clemens misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Clemens.
Still in the clinch, Clemens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clemens lands a right hand. #T3#
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens cracks Moyles with a nice body shot.
Moyles looks winded!
Moyles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Clemens - that landed with a thud.
Clemens blocking some punches.
Moyles works on Clemens's body with a couple of short punches.
Clemens lands with a right to the head.
Moyles misses with a body punch.
Clemens tries a body shot but Moyles blocks it.
Clemens lands a shot to the body.
Moyles lands a nice shot to the body.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Clemens.
Moyles tries to throw a body punch but Clemens avoids it by throwing Moyles back against the cage.
Clemens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Clemens - that landed with a thud.
Clemens lands a hook that snaps the head of Moyles backwards. #ROC#Moyles is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Clemens.
Moyles is still on wobbly legs! Can Clemens finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Clemens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Clemens.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clemens dips a shoulder and cracks Moyles with a mighty uppercut! Moyles falls back against the cage and Clemens unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moyles is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Clemens screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Wick swinging wildly here.
Longchain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Wick slips the punch.
Wick tries a low kick but Longchain avoids it.
Wick misses with a head kick.
Longchain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longchain.
Longchain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain misses with a jab to the body
and Wick counters with a left and a right that stings Longchain.
Longchain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longchain.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wick tries a head kick but it misses.
Longchain misses with a body shot.
Wick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longchain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longchain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wick is looking to chop away at Longchain's legs.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Longchain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wick. #T2#
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longchain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longchain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wick tries to clinch there but Longchain circles away.
Wick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wick misses with a kick to the body.
Longchain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wick throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Longchain to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longchain attempts a counter takedown but Wick avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD#
Longchain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longchain.
Longchain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Longchain crashes against the mat.
Wick parries the strikes from Longchain easily there. Longchain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wick to escape.
Longchain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wick is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Longchain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Longchain working the strikes but Wick uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Longchain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Longchain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wick defending well though.
Longchain slips a nice elbow through Wick's hands, connecting with Wick's forehead.
Wick moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longchain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Longchain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Longchain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Wick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Longchain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longchain throws a hook but Wick avoids it easily.
A jab from Longchain misses.
Longchain blocks a leg kick.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Longchain circles away.
Longchain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wick sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Wick closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick is trying to maintain a safe position but Longchain gets an underhook and turns Wick into the cage.
Longchain stalling against the cage.
Longchain misses with a punch to the body.
Longchain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Wick breaks from the clinch.
John Wick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longchain.
Wick connects with an inside leg kick.
Longchain throws a body shot but no joy.
Longchain just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wick connects with a looping right hand.
Wick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Longchain counter with a right hand.
Longchain takes one to the chin there.
Longchain throws a big shot that misses.
Wick throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Longchain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wick manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longchain is looking to counter punch.
Wick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longchain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wick slips a straight right by Longchain.
Wick wants to clinch up but Longchain keeps it at a distance.
Longchain moves out of range of the leg kick from Wick.
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longchain. #T3#
Longchain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wick's head.
Wick misses with a left hand
and Longchain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wick.
Longchain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wick as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Wick drives through and clinches with Longchain against the cage.
Longchain effectively controlling the action here.
Wick is looking to control Longchain's arms but Longchain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wick has his back to the cage.
Wick tries a knee to the head but Longchain blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wick. #T4#
Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wick blocks a body shot from Longchain.
Come on Longchain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wick is trying to force a seperation but Longchain has the dominant position.
Longchain looking for a takedown.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wick lands a leg kick that knocks Longchain off balance momentarily.
Wick slips under a jab.
Wick tries to counter with a clinch but Longchain shakes him off and moves away.
Longchain throws a leg kick but Wick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Wick misses.
Longchain throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Wick.
Wick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Longchain can pounce on him.
Longchain goes for a double leg but Wick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wick continues to drive forward.
Wick tries to circle away but Longchain has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wick can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Wick with the inside leg kick.
Longchain clobbers Wick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Longchain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longchain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longchain dodges the punch combination from Wick.
Wick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wick cracks Longchain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Wick looks to land a right hand but Longchain moved out of range.#CL2#
Wick rushes Longchain and presses him up against the cage.
Longchain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wick or not.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longchain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longchain wants to take the fight to the mat but Wick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Longchain.
Longchain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wick after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Longchain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Longchain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Longchain blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Longchain struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Wick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Longchain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wick wants to break free but Longchain has control.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wick has had enough of the clinch but Longchain keeps him there for the moment.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longchain tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longchain tries a body shot but Wick blocks it. #BC2#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick is looking to clinch.
Longchain circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Longchain misses the target.
Wick throws a nice inside leg kick.
John Wick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A big left from Longchain misses.
A nice combination there by Wick.
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Longchain ducks down to avoid it.
Longchain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Longchain throws a looping overhand right but Wick ducks down to avoid it.
Longchain needs to keep his hands up - Wick had a free shot at his head there.
Wick fails with the takedown.
Longchain throws a counter high kick but Wick was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Wick does no damage.
Longchain is looking to counter punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!

Event: Bellicose 141
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Summers.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Summers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Summers or not. #BC#
Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy slips a straight right by Summers.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Summers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Summers to the mat! Summers manages to get full guard.
Hardy stands and throws Summers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Summers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hardy misses with the ground and pound.
Summers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Summers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardy.
Summers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardy.
Summers defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Hardy trying to control the position but Summers is working away.
Hardy taking a breather here.
Summers is looking for a sweep.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Summers here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Summers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Summers, who protects the arm well.
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy grinds an elbow into Summers's temple.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Summers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardy.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Summers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardy. #T4#
Hardy cracks Summers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now.
Hardy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy trying to control the action but Summers is working from the bottom.
Hardy throws a strike aimed at the side of Summers's head but Summers avoids it well.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Summers throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Summers throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Summers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Summers's defenses.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summers.
Summers throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Summers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Summers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy 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.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy cracks Summers with a solid left hand.
Summers can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Summers's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Summers defending well though.
Hardy throwing shots but Summers is blocking nicely.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Summers is working away.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Summers's head. #T3#
Hardy thows a huge punch but Summers dodges it nicely.
Summers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nero Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy passes to full mount!
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Summers is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
Hardy controlling from mount.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Summers is rocked!
Summers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oh Summers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Summers bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hardy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyssy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason misses with a right hand
and Pyssy counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyssy scores with a head kick.
Pyssy lands a right hook to the body.
Pyssy works Arnason's body with a nice hook.
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pyssy to score with a decent uppercut.
Pyssy scores with a shot to the body.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to move into range but Pyssy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Arnason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Pyssy. Arnason falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Pyssy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pultti Pyssy!

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Greene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene misses with a combination #TD#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #T1#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparr defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr 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.
Greene looking to control.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Sparr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greene's guard.
Greene is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Sparr is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Greene has an active guard here but Sparr has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Sparr passes to full mount!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Sparr.#SUB#
Sparr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Sparr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sparr lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Sparr working for a guillotine from mount but Greene is in no mood to give up.
Sparr unloading with bombs!
Sparr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Greene! Sparr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Greene and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
A relieved looking Roger Sparr 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: RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hererra or perhaps it was just good defense by Baez, which made it look bad.
Hererra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hererra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacho Hererra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hererra shoots for a double leg takedown but Baez sprawls well. He's pushed Hererra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hererra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baez sprawls well. Baez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hererra gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez jabs at Hererra's body.
Baez throws a right and a left that Hererra avoids nicely.
As Baez tries to get set, Hererra tries to push him back and clinch up but Baez manages to avoid the attempt.
Miguel Baez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Baez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Hererra is rocked!
Baez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baez scores with a body shot.
Hererra is breathing heavily.
Baez cracks Hererra with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hererra falls to his knees and Baez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Baez!
A very excited looking Miguel Baez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Krasnov is looking to land body kicks.
Krasnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks throws a shot to the body.
Krasnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krasnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krasnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brooks scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnov moves away.
Krasnov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krasnov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov slips under a jab from Brooks.
Krasnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krasnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krasnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks throws a shot to the body.
Krasnov throws the kick towards the body but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks cracks Krasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krasnov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Brooks has been cut.
Nice cross by Brooks.
Krasnov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
BAM! Krasnov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Brooks like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vasilij Krasnov!

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Arnason walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Soares lands with a cross.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnason somewhat.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares catches Arnason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Arnason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arnason on the side of the head.
Arnason misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arnason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnason ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Arnason is looking to chop away at Soares's legs.
Arnason dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Arnason's head and hops out.#T3#
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soares connects with the punch.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Soares rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason pushes off an throws an elbow but Soares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Arnason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnason.
Soares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Arnason is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arnason has his back to the cage.
Arnason looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gabriel Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Arnason against the cage. #T1#
Arnason jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Arnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares just leaning against Arnason, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnason is trying to stall.
Soares has Arnason pressed against the cage.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but Arnason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arnason trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnason into the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Arnason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnason is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arnason tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Arnason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares pulls Arnason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Arnason stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason. #T4#
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
Soares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Oskar Arnason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares blocks a jab.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Soares darts in and clinches Arnason up against the cage.
Arnason fails to pull guard.
Arnason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
Arnason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arnason throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason needs to keep his hands up - Soares had a free shot at his head there.#T1##CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Arnason in a clinch.
Soares blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Arnason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Arnason throwing strikes but missing.
Soares being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Arnason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnason has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnason passes into side control. #T3#
Arnason looking to control but instead Soares has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabriel Soares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnason looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Arnason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oskar Arnason.
Well Soares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Soares!

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Young misses the jab.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Young takes one on the button.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene misses with an uppercut
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Young misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Young lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Greene will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#It looks like Mo Greene has been cut.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Young lands a left and a right that send Greene crashing to the mat, dazed. Young thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Young looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Greene misses with a hook
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene loses concentration momentarily and Young pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Greene crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Young finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Summers avoids the body shot from Satonaka.
Satonaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Summers circles away.
Satonaka is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it. #CL#
Satonaka closes the distance and pushes Summers back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Satonaka fails to land.
Satonaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Summers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Satonaka tries to clinch up
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Satonaka misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satonaka misses with a shot to the body
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Satonaka has his takedown stuffed
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Satonaka is rocked!
Summers cracks Satonaka with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Satonaka falls to his knees and Summers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
An out of breath Samuel Summers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Baez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baez throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Baez as Ribeiro shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Baez is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro goes for a double leg but Baez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baez continues to drive forward.
Baez working aggressively here.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribeiro trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Baez just leaning against Ribeiro, taking a breather. #TD#
Ribeiro jumps guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baez defends it easily.#SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baez looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Baez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Baez wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking to isolate an arm here. Baez doesn't see it coming and as Ribeiro extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro 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: RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Dlask.#TD2#
Arnason gets caught flat footed, as Dlask shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
Arnason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Dlask postures up in Arnason's guard and throws a big left but Arnason blocks it.
Arnason looking to control.
Dlask trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnason seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dlask looking to sit in guard and control but Arnason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arnason wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving.
Arnason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dlask swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dlask looking for a sweep. Not yet Dlask, not yet.
Arnason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dlask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dlask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dlask pulls Arnason in to control the position.
Dlask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnason is one step ahead there.
Dlask lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Arnason controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself. #T2#
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Arnason keeps moving.
Arnason 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.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Arnason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dlask doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dlask manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dlask is in close to Arnason's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Dlask postures up.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Arnason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dlask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
Dlask with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
Dlask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dlask lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Arnason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason is trying to control the position but Dlask postures up.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Arnason covers up, he's hurt! Dlask keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dlask and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dlask can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!

Event: Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Man wants to clinch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers walks into a jab.
Summers misses with a hook.
Summers moves away from the strike by Man.
Summers slips a straight right by Man.
Summers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Summers tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Summers's hands.
Summers swings for the body but Man moves out of range. #T1#
Summers throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man misses with a low kick.
Summers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Summers.#CL2#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Summers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Summers avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Summers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Summers avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Summers blocks an elbow strike from Man.
A short body shot lands from Summers as the two fighters clinch.
Summers looking to stall.
Summers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Summers tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Summers lands with a left to the head.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Summers's elbow.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summers.
Summers lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with some punches.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Man manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Summers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Man working for submissions but it's allowed Summers to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Man is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Summers is tapping! Great win for Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fook Man!
Fook Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Baez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luokkamaki's head backwards.
Luokkamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Baez misses with a hook.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luokkamaki.
Baez misses with a looping left.
Baez throws a push kick but Luokkamaki slaps the foot to one side.
Luokkamaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez blocks it.#CL2#
Luokkamaki gets a clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez tries to stall but Luokkamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Luokkamaki tries to work over Baez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baez wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Luokkamaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez is trying to maintain a safe position but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and turns Baez into the cage.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baez pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki keeps control of Baez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Baez.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Baez slows down the pace here.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez wants to stall. #T3#
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez letting Luokkamaki take a breather here.
Baez misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Baez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baez works on Luokkamaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Baez blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez slows down the pace here. #T4#
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Baez blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Baez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Baez misses with some punches.
Baez blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki lands with a right to the head.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baez.
Baez is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Luokkamaki cracks Baez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Luokkamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Baez to work. #T1#
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baez tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Luokkamaki.
Baez tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki 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.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki digs a right hand into Baez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baez's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Luokkamaki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez looking to slow down the pace here.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Baez taking a breather.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki - that landed with a thud.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Baez working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez trying to stall but Luokkamaki improves his position.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baez tries to work over Luokkamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki. #T4#
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baez can't find room to land a body shot as Luokkamaki controls the action.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki jabs at Baez's body.
Baez lands a slapping body shot.
Baez swats away the attempt to clinch by Luokkamaki.
Baez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luokkamaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Baez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Baez's shoulder, as Baez tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Baez.
Baez misses with a hook.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Baez moves out of range.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baez missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Luokkamaki connects with a looping right hand.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
A big left from Baez misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Baez is looking to counter punch.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
Baez connects with a right hand. Luokkamaki shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez misses with a combination #CL2#
and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Baez misses with some punches. #T3#
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Baez's head.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Baez controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Baez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Miguel Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luokkamaki has Baez pressed against the cage, preventing Baez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A short uppercut from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks a body shot from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baez fails to land.
Baez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Dubois throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dubois is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dubois has been cut.#KD2#
Greene lands a big uppercut and Dubois crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dubois looks OK. Greene waves Dubois back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubois throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Dubois toppling to the canvas! Dubois scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!#ROC2#Dubois is rocked!
Dubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a crisp right that sends Dubois to the canvas! Greene follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Greene!

Event: RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rouhini scores with a one two! Arnason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rouhini throws a right hand that Arnason ducks under and follows up with a left that Arnason also avoids with ease.
Rouhini lands a jab-cross combination.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arnason avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Rouhini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Rouhini throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage. #TD#
Arnason tries to sprawl but Rouhini drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rouhini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Rouhini sits in half guard.
Rouhini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Rouhini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy.
Rouhini prevents Arnason from standing back up.
Rouhini trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
Arnason wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well. #T2#
Rouhini is looking to take a break and control but Arnason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's trapped leg to prevent Rouhini from advancing to side control.
Arnason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rouhini lands with a punch from half guard.
Rouhini is thwarting Arnason's attempts to control the position.
Rouhini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Rouhini in his half guard.
Rouhini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rouhini.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rouhini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Arnason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnason is trying is best to control the position here.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rouhini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rouhini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arnason manages to get to full guard.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Rouhini is proving a slippery customer.
Rouhini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rouhini controlling from the top position.
Arnason controlling Rouhini's posture.
Rouhini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Rouhini 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#
Rouhini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
Gabe Rouhini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Rouhini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arnason's head backwards.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rouhini.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini lands a jab to the head.
Arnason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rouhini cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Rouhini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a body shot.
Arnason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Rouhini tries to bum rush Arnason with a series of wild strikes but Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini lands with a right hand.
Arnason throws the left hand but Rouhini avoids the punch easily.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini throws a series of strikes that have Arnason backpedaling.
Arnason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rouhini.
Arnason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rouhini counters with a left to the body.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Rouhini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rouhini lands with a shot to the body.
Gabe Rouhini is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Rouhini.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
No joy there for Rouhini, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Arnason gets caught flat footed, as Rouhini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnason is pulling down on Rouhini's head to control his posture.
Rouhini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnason can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Arnason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rouhini defends well.
Gabe Rouhini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnason is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rouhini is trying to control the position but Arnason postures up. #T3#
Rouhini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arnason.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Rouhini blocks nicely.
Arnason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnason tries to pass to full mount but Rouhini defends it.
Rouhini gets full guard.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Arnason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rouhini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Arnason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnason postures up and lands a big shot to Rouhini's brow.
Arnason controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rouhini holds on and takes a little breather.
Arnason stays in close to Rouhini's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Rouhini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
A left lands for Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Arnason.
Rouhini lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rouhini connects with a nice looking jab.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rouhini.
A jab from Rouhini finds it's way through Arnason's defenses.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rouhini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rouhini misses with an uppercut.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rouhini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rouhini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rouhini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnason.
Arnason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rouhini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnason feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Arnason tries to bum rush Rouhini with a series of wild strikes but Rouhini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini tries to counter with a takedown but Arnason is quick to defend against it.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Rouhini misses.
Arnason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rouhini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rouhini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rouhini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouhini swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rouhini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnason defends it nicely.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rouhini misses with a hook.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Rouhini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rouhini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Rouhini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rouhini defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Rouhini slips under a jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs at Rouhini's body.#T4#
Arnason throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Rouhini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arnason eats them both and turns towards Rouhini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini jabs Arnason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rouhini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason moves out of range as Rouhini strikes.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini throws a lazy right hand but Arnason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rouhini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rouhini misses with a wild combination.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabe Rouhini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rouhini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Rouhini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Rouhini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rouhini 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Rouhini!
Gabe Rouhini 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.

Event: VFC 92 New World
Date: Jun 27, 2022

#R1#
Centoro works over Lutter's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Travis Lutter has been cut.
Centoro connects with a looping right hand.
Lutter shoots for a double leg takedown but Centoro sprawls well. He's pushed Lutter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lutter.
Centoro's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Centoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Centoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutter doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Centoro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centoro scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Lutter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Centoro on his heels. He'll look to pass Centoro's guard now, I'm sure.
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!#SUB2#
Centoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lutter looking to pass the guard.
Centoro striking off his back but it's not causing Lutter any problems.
Lutter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Lutter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lutter throwing strikes but missing.
Lutter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lutter tries to free his leg and advance position but Centoro is retaining full guard.
Centoro is trying to keep Lutter in close.
Centoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lutter throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lutter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Centoro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lutter, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Lutter working for a triangle but Centoro defends it easily.
Lutter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Centoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centoro has managed to get both his arms back between Lutter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lutter is looking for a triangle but Centoro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.
Centoro trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.
Lutter trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lutter has his foot on Centoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Centoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutter is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lutter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centoro defends well.#SUB#
Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.
Lutter has momentary wrist control but Centoro slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Centoro drops back looking for a leg! Lutter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutter manages to kick Centoro off! Centoro jumps back into Lutter's guard.
Centoro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lutter's guard.#T4##SUB#
Lutter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lutter has his foot on Centoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Centoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Centoro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lutter scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Centoro won't allow Lutter to sweep him here.
Centoro trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Travis Lutter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Lutter'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#
Lutter gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lutter tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Centoro is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lutter buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lutter!! Lutter is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Centoro throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Centoro!
In defeat, Travis Lutter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Travis Lutter is like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'.

Event: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Petrov swings for the body but Soderstedt moves out of range.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Soderstedt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Hank Soderstedt has been cut.
Soderstedt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soderstedt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov lands a jab to Soderstedt's midsection.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderstedt.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstedt backs up against the cage.
Petrov takes a swing at Soderstedt's ribcage but misses.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderstedt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Soderstedt sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderstedt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov is looking to wear down Soderstedt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Hank Soderstedt's cut even more.
Petrov throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
Soderstedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Soderstedt is rocked!
Petrov pounces like a tiger and cracks Soderstedt with a vicious hook! Soderstedt is down but not out! Petrov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Bellicose 114
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Matthews moves to clinch but Summers breaks away
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
Summers throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Jab by Summers.#TD2#
Matthews dives in and scores a takedown into Summers's guard.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Summers trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Summers is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Summers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.#REVR#
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Summers wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matthews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matthews has his foot on Summers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Summers works his way back into a safe position though.
Summers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Summers wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Summers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Summers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Summers content just to control the position here.
Summers tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Summers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Summers trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Summers stops Matthews from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Summers is controlling the pace.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Summers has control of the leg.
Summers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matthews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Summers will probably get the nod.
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#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summers as he avoids it easily.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Summers scores with a counter punch that sends Matthews to the canvas! Summers smells blood - he's punishing Matthews with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matthews has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
An out of breath Samuel Summers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Arnason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Mesquita slips a jab from Arnason.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Arnason. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnason throws a big counter combination but Mesquita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oskar Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnason as he jumps to the side.
Arnason works over Mesquita's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnason has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Arnason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Arnason is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Arnason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
Arnason takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Arnason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita cracks Arnason with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mesquita immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Arnason is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mesquita!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Chhay staying out of range there.
Chhay misses with a looping left.#TD#
Rozenblad gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chhay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozenblad connects with a decent elbow.
Rozenblad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rozenblad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rozenblad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rozenblad scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chhay stops Rozenblad from passing to mount.
Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rozenblad laying and praying for a moment but Chhay takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rozenblad working Chhay over with strikes. #ROC#Chhay is rocked!
Rozenblad tries to pass to full mount but Chhay defends it.
Rozenblad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chhay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rozenblad's guard. #T1#
Rozenblad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozenblad pulls Chhay in to control the position.
Chhay preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rozenblad holds on and takes a little breather.
Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position.
Rozenblad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozenblad wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozenblad is pulling down on Chhay's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chhay preventing the sweep.
Rozenblad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chhay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozenblad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chhay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chhay wants to stand up but Rozenblad is controlling him.
Chhay is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rozenblad dives into side control.
Chhay regains half guard, as Rozenblad was trying to land strikes.
Rozenblad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Rozenblad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chhay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozenblad postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Chhay is out cold - huge knockout for Rozenblad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad!
A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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