Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD#
Cervantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arnetta's guard.
Cervantes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnetta has wrist control.
Cervantes 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.
Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cervantes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cervantes stands and throws Arnetta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cervantes scores with punches from side control.
Cervantes scores with punches from side control.
Cervantes scoring with punches from side control.
Cervantes trying to control the position but Arnetta is working away. #SUB#
Cervantes tries for a kimura but Arnetta is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cervantes is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnetta is defending well. #T1#
Arnetta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cervantes lands a few punches from side control.
Arnetta taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Cervantes is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnetta is defending well.
Arnetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cervantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnetta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cervantes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cervantes lands a nice shot to the head.
Cervantes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arnetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Cervantes has hold of Arnetta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arnetta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2##SUB#
Cervantes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Arnetta is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raiden Cervantes!
In his post fight interview, Raiden Cervantes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
McGarvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delluze moves away.
McGarvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarvey.
McGarvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGarvey moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delluze at a distance.
McGarvey slips a jab and a cross from Delluze.
McGarvey lands a right hook to the body.
McGarvey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delluze lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delluze misses with a body shot.
Delluze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delluze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGarvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGarvey lands a jab-cross combination.
Michel Delluze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey looks to land a combination but Delluze avoids it well.
Delluze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delluze misses with a double jab.
A big left from Delluze misses. #T1#
Delluze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Delluze misses
and McGarvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGarvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGarvey scores with a hook to the body. Delluze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delluze manages to avoid it.
Delluze lands with a shot to the body.
Delluze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGarvey misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Delluze misses.
McGarvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delluze swinging wildly here.
Delluze swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarvey misses with a hook. Delluze ducked under it nicely.
McGarvey is looking to wear down Delluze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
McGarvey jabs at Delluze's body.
Delluze lands with a nice body punch.
Delluze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGarvey doesn't seem bothered though.
McGarvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Delluze is just out of range.
McGarvey throws an overhand right that lands on Delluze's shoulder, as Delluze tries to avoid the shot.
Delluze jabs McGarvey right on the nose. McGarvey blinks but takes it well.
McGarvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delluze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delluze tries to bum rush McGarvey with a series of wild strikes but McGarvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delluze misses with a wild body shot.
Delluze swings for the body but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delluze.
McGarvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delluze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarvey scores with a one two! Delluze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Michel Delluze has been cut.#T3#
McGarvey throws a series of punches but Delluze avoids them all with ease.
Delluze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarvey. Delluze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delluze looks to land a combination but McGarvey avoids it well.
Delluze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Delluze.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarvey.
Delluze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGarvey connects with a single shot there.
Delluze just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delluze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delluze misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Delluze misses.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze tries to move into range but McGarvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delluze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Delluze.#T4#
Delluze fails to land with a series of punches.
Delluze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delluze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGarvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Delluzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from McGarvey misses.
McGarvey misses with a body shot.
Delluze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delluze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from McGarvey misses.
A combination from Delluze does no damage.
Delluze throws a shot to the body.
Delluze throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delluze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGarvey throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delluze.
McGarvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Stephen McGarvey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Delluze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delluze throws a big shot that misses.
Stephen McGarvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGarvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delluze misses with a double jab.
Delluze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McGarvey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGarvey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGarvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGarvey slips a jab from Delluze.
McGarvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delluze moves away.
McGarvey swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delluze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a nice body shot.
Delluze throws a jab when McGarvey was well out of range.
Delluze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delluze lands a nice shot to the body.
Delluze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGarvey.
McGarvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delluze's head backwards.#T1#
McGarvey throws a looping overhand right but Delluze ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delluze! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Delluze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarvey slips under a jab.
Delluze throws a combination. McGarvey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delluze misses with a wild body shot.
Delluze works over McGarvey's head and body with a nice combination.
McGarvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGarvey is looking for a counter combo.
McGarvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delluze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delluze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delluze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McGarvey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGarvey digs a good hook to Delluze's body.
Delluze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delluze looks to land a combination. McGarvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stephen McGarvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarvey misses with a body shot.
Delluze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
McGarvey misses with a body punch
and Delluze counters with a two punch combo.
McGarvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delluze throws out a counter right but McGarvey avoids it with no problem.
Delluze looks to land a left hand but McGarvey moved out of range nicely.
Delluze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delluze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGarvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Delluze is just out of range.
McGarvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delluze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGarvey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGarvey misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGarvey throws a series of punches but Delluze avoids them all with ease.
Delluze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGarvey counters with a one-two to the body.
Delluze looks to land a combination. McGarvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Delluze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGarvey throws out the jab. #T3#
Delluze swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Delluze does no damage.
Delluze misses with a hook. McGarvey ducked under it nicely.
McGarvey misses with a combination
and Delluze counters with a one-two to the body.
McGarvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delluze was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarvey.
Delluze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
McGarvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delluze throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey misses with a series of wild punches.
McGarvey digs a good hook to Delluze's body.
Some wild striking there from Delluze. #T4#
McGarvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGarvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delluze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGarvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delluze scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarvey throws a one two combo.
Delluze misses with an uppercut. McGarvey saw that one coming.
McGarvey misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarvey. Delluze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delluze lands a nice shot to the body.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Delluze.
McGarvey just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delluze throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGarvey misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Delluze.
Delluze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen McGarvey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Delluze'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Delluze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delluze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGarvey.
McGarvey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Delluze throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
Delluze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGarvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Delluze misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey scores with a punch to the head.
McGarvey misses with a two punch combination.
McGarvey takes one to the chin there.
McGarvey misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Delluze back to the cage. McGarvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGarvey throws a hook to the side of Delluze's head but Delluze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Delluze. Those never looked like landing.
McGarvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
McGarvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delluze.
Delluze throws a shot to the body. #T1#
McGarvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delluze throws out the jab.
Delluze cracks McGarvey with an open hand slap.
McGarvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delluze connects with a body shot.
Delluze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delluze takes a swing at McGarvey's ribcage but misses.
McGarvey throws a lazy right hand but Delluze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGarvey misses with a few strikes there.
Delluze looks to throw the jab but McGarvey is out of range.
McGarvey slips a straight right by Delluze.
Delluze looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarvey is just out of range.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarvey.
A counter left hand to the body from McGarvey misses its target.
McGarvey misses with a body shot.
McGarvey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGarvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delluze.#T2#
Delluze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delluze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delluze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGarvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delluze!
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarvey.
McGarvey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Delluze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Delluze misses.
McGarvey jabs Delluze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGarvey lands a body shot.
Delluze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarvey moves away.
A big right from Delluze misses. #T3#
McGarvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGarvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Delluze is just out of range.
The fighters circling - McGarvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delluze misses with a two punch combination.
McGarvey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGarvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delluze dodges the punch combination from McGarvey.
McGarvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delluze.
Delluze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Delluze connects with a body shot.
McGarvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delluze works McGarvey's body with a nice hook.
Delluze fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Delluze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Delluze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - McGarvey coming out on top.
McGarvey misses with a wild body shot.
Delluze throws a series of punches but McGarvey moves out of range.
Delluze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delluze staying out of range there.
Delluze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGarvey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delluze misses with a jab to the body
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delluze misses the shot to the body.
Michel Delluze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen McGarvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delluze throws a combination. McGarvey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGarvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delluze at a distance.

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 Stephen McGarvey.
Well McGarvey 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen McGarvey!

Event: Sunrise 3
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Khol wants to slow Nakrob down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakrob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Dylan Khol has been cut.
Nakrob throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Nakrob gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Nakrob. #BC2#
Nakrob breaks from the clinch.
Nakrob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nakrob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakrob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakrob plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Khol is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nakrob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Khol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Khol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakrob fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Nakrob darts in and clinches Khol up against the ropes.
Khol seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakrob avoids the elbow strike from Khol, against the ropes. #T1#
Nakrob displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khol up against the ropes.
Nakrob managing to block the knees to the body from Khol.
A frustrated look appears on Khol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakrob lands a nice knee to the body.
Khol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakrob manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khol is trying to break free.
Khol has a couple of punches blocked by Nakrob.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakrob takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Nakrob unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khol is trying to break the clinch but Nakrob has him pressed against the ropes.
Khol can't break the clinch.
Khol trying to land knees to the body.
Khol is trying to break the clinch but Nakrob has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khol is trying to break the clinch but Nakrob is controlling him.
Nakrob effectively controlling the action here.
Khol working hard to break the clinch.
Nakrob slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Nakrob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nabil Nakrob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Khol's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khol misses with a double jab.
Nakrob scores with a sloppy right hand. Khol should have avoided that one.
Khol blocks a head kick by Nakrob.
Khol throws a head kick that misses
letting Nakrob counter with a right hand.
Nakrob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khol closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nabil Nakrob seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nakrob forces Khol back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khol looking to throw knees to the head but Nakrob is blocking nicely.
Khol tries to break the clinch but Nakrob is controlling the position. #BC2#
Nakrob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakrob.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khol. Nakrob does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Khol misses with a body punch
letting Nakrob counter with a right hand.
Khol throws a sloppy head kick and Nakrob moves out of range easily.
Khol blocks a head kick by Nakrob.
Khol throws the left hand but Nakrob avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakrob. That's going to slow Khol down.
Khol moves in looking to clinch but Nakrob pushes him off.#CL2#
Nakrob clinches. #BC2#
Nakrob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nakrob has closed the distance and engaged Khol in a clinch.
Khol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakrob's elbow. #BC2#
Nakrob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nakrob clinches up against the ropes.
Nakrob lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Khol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakrob has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Nakrob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nakrob has Khol up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khol tries to break the clinch but Nakrob is controlling the position.
Nakrob stalling the fight.
Khol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Nakrob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Nakrob closes the distance and pushes Khol back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nakrob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khol misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nabil Nakrob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dylan Khol's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khol wants to clinch up but Nakrob keeps it at a distance.
Nakrob takes a swing at Khol's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nakrob has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakrob. #BC2#
Nakrob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan Khol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakrob keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nakrob closes the distance and clinches.
Nabil Nakrob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakrob keeps control of Khol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakrob manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khol misses with a body punch. #T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Khol throws an elbow but misses.
Nakrob manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Nakrob breaks the clinch.
Khol tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Nakrob clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Nakrob.
Khol is trying to push Nakrob away but Nakrob has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakrob.
A frustrated look appears on Khol's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nakrob breaks the clinch.
Nakrob swats away the attempt to clinch by Khol.#T2#
Nakrob looks to land a combination. Khol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakrob. #CL2#
Nakrob gets in close and instigates a clinch. #KD2#
Nakrob drops Khol on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Khol bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT2#Dylan Khol's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Khol gets tackled into the ropes by Nakrob. Nakrob maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nakrob.
Nakrob blocks the elbow strike.
Khol can't break the clinch.
Dylan Khol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nabil Nakrob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Nakrob breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nabil Nakrob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakrob 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nabil Nakrob!

Event: MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Arnetta throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Umbranox misses the target.
Arnetta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corvus Umbranox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnetta ducks under a wild hook from Umbranox.
Umbranox misses with a body shot.
Umbranox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umbranox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Umbranox lands a slapping body shot.
Umbranox works Arnetta's body with a nice hook.
Umbranox misses with a hook.
Arnetta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umbranox dips to his left and cracks Arnetta with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbranox throws a body punch but Arnetta moves out of range.
Arnetta lands with a nice combination. Umbranox backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnetta blocks a jab.
Arnetta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Arnetta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umbranox lands with an overhand left.
Umbranox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnetta. #CL#
Umbranox instigates a clinch.
Umbranox lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Umbranox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umbranox lands with a light punch inside.
Umbranox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umbranox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Umbranox lands an uppercut.
Umbranox misses with a body punch.
Umbranox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Umbranox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnetta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Umbranox on the inside.
Umbranox scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Umbranox.
Umbranox is working Arnetta over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Umbranox.
Arnetta takes a shot to the head.
Arnetta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Umbranox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umbranox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnetta's elbow.
Arnetta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umbranox misses with a punch to the body.
Umbranox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards. #T3#
Umbranox works on Arnetta's body with a couple of short punches.
Umbranox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umbranox can't find room to land a body shot as Arnetta controls the action.
Umbranox misses with a punch to the body.
Umbranox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umbranox struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnetta controls his hands.
Umbranox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umbranox lands a hook that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Umbranox has a couple of punches blocked by Arnetta.
Umbranox tries to work over Arnetta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnetta.
Umbranox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnetta's elbow.
Umbranox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Umbranox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnettas head.
Umbranox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umbranox tries a body shot but Arnetta blocks it.
Umbranox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnetta blocks a body shot from Umbranox.
Umbranox has Arnetta pressed against the cage, preventing Arnetta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arnetta misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Umbranox.
Umbranox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umbranox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umbranox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umbranox can't find room to land a body shot as Arnetta controls the action.
Umbranox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Umbranox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corvus Umbranox dominated that round.
That's time! Umbranox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arnetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umbranox manages to avoid it.
Arnetta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Arnetta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umbranox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arnetta manages to circle out of the way.
Corvus Umbranox is winning the standup battle so far.
Umbranox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnetta.
Umbranox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnetta.
Arnetta throws a sloppy body shot
and Umbranox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnetta stuns Umbranox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Umbranox clinches with his opponent.
Umbranox lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnetta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnetta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Umbranox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnetta.
Arnetta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnetta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A body shot lands from Umbranox.
Umbranox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Arnetta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umbranox's elbow.
Umbranox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umbranox lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnetta is breathing heavily.
Umbranox lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Umbranox on the inside.
Umbranox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arnetta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Umbranox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Umbranox.
Umbranox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umbranox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnettas head.
A shot in the inside from Umbranox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umbranox.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Umbranox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umbranox tries a body shot but Arnetta blocks it.
Umbranox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umbranox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Umbranox lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umbranox. #ROC#Arnetta is rocked!
Umbranox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umbranox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Umbranox pushes Arnetta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnetta is still on wobbly legs! Can Umbranox finish him?
Umbranox lands a hook that snaps the head of Arnetta backwards.
Umbranox lands a right hand.
Umbranox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umbranox.#T3#
Umbranox gets through Arnetta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnetta tries to circle away but Umbranox has him pinned against the cage.
Umbranox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Umbranox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umbranox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umbranox lands a shoulder strike.
Umbranox dips a shoulder and cracks Arnetta with a mighty uppercut! Arnetta falls back against the cage and Umbranox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Arnetta 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 - Umbranox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corvus Umbranox!
Corvus Umbranox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sunrise 1
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
D Krusai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nakrob. Those never looked like landing.
D Krusai lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
D Krusai clinches up with Nakrob and pushes him back against the ropes.
D Krusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from D Krusai.
With the fighters up against the ropes, D Krusai throws an elbow but misses.
D Krusai lands an elbow inside that Nakrob shrugs off.
D Krusai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
D Krusai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakrob's defenses.
D Krusai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nakrob tries to break the clinch but D Krusai is controlling the position.
D Krusai missing with knees to the body.
D Krusai looking to throw knees to the head but Nakrob is blocking nicely. #BC#
D Krusai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
D Krusai has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakrob looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
D Krusai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nabil Nakrob has been cut.#T1#
Nakrob avoids a wild elbow strike from D Krusai.
D Krusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakrob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from D Krusai.
Nakrob misses with some punches.
Nakrob looking to throw knees to the head but D Krusai is blocking nicely.
D Krusai with a knee to the head.
D Krusai throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakrob.
Nakrob is trying to force a seperation but D Krusai has the dominant position.
D Krusai throws an elbow but it misses.
D Krusai lands a knee to the body.
D Krusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. D Krusai obliges.
D Krusai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nakrob takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from D Krusai.
Nakrob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
D Krusai misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakrob tries to break free but D Krusai pushes him back against the ropes.
D Krusai landing knees to the head.
D Krusai tries to land a knee to the head but Nakrob blocks with his arms. #BC#
D Krusai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from D Krusai lands but Nakrob takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from D Krusai.
D Krusai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakrob throws a right hand that D Krusai ducks under and follows up with a left that D Krusai also avoids with ease.
D Krusai throws a jab when Nakrob was well out of range.
Pattaya D Krusai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakrob tries to close the distance and clinch but D Krusai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
D Krusai closes the distance and clinches.
Nakrob can't find room to land a body shot as D Krusai controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, D Krusai throws an elbow but misses.
Nakrob tries to stall but D Krusai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
D Krusai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakrob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pattaya D Krusai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nabil Nakrob's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakrob misses with a wild body shot.
D Krusai thuds his right hand into Nakrob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakrob tries to clinch but D Krusai moves out of range.
Nabil Nakrob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D Krusai looks to land a right hand but Nakrob moved out of range.
D Krusai blocks a head kick by Nakrob.
Pattaya D Krusai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
D Krusai has taken the fight to the clinch.
D Krusai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
D Krusai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
D Krusai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
D Krusai lands an elbow just above Nakrob 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakrob trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, D Krusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakrob's brow.
D Krusai misses with a knee strike.
D Krusai lands a knee to the body.
Nakrob avoids the elbow strike from D Krusai, against the ropes.
Nakrob avoids the elbow strike from D Krusai, against the ropes. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Nakrob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakrob working aggressively here.
D Krusai lands an elbow inside that Nakrob shrugs off.
Nakrob takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakrob on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
D Krusai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
D Krusai lands an elbow inside.
D Krusai misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
D Krusai scores with a knee to the head.
Pattaya D Krusai has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
D Krusai manages to break the clinch.
Nakrob throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakrob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
D Krusai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakrob.
Some wild striking there from Nakrob. #T2#
Nakrob tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. D Krusai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakrob tries to close the distance and clinch but D Krusai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Krusai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakrob moves in looking to clinch but D Krusai pushes him off.
D Krusai throws a counter high kick but Nakrob was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
D Krusai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakrob takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nakrob blocks the elbow strike.
D Krusai looking to throw knees to the head but Nakrob is blocking nicely.
D Krusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
D Krusai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakrob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
D Krusai looking to throw knees to the head but Nakrob is blocking nicely.
D Krusai working aggressively here.
D Krusai lands a knee to the head.
Nakrob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
D Krusai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakrob blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. D Krusai obliges.#BC#
D Krusai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pattaya D Krusai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nabil Nakrob's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakrob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
D Krusai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakrob can do to turn this around?
A head kick from D Krusai lands but Nakrob takes it in his stride. #CL#
D Krusai pushes Nakrob up against the ropes in a clinch.
D Krusai tries a knee to the head but Nakrob blocks it.
Nakrob blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
D Krusai breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from D Krusai misses.
Nakrob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
D Krusai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakrob takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakrob moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakrob steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Krusai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
D Krusai rushes Nakrob and presses him up against the ropes.
Nakrob has a couple of punches blocked by D Krusai.
D Krusai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakrob can't break the clinch.
Nakrob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakrob avoids a wild elbow strike from D Krusai.#T1#
D Krusai tries to land a knee to the head but Nakrob blocks with his arms.
D Krusai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakrob dodges an elbow strike from D Krusai.
D Krusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
D Krusai working Nakrob over with knees to the body.
Nakrob dodges an elbow strike from D Krusai.
D Krusai tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakrob avoids the damage to the body.
Nakrob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakrob takes a shot to the head.
Nakrob is trying to force a seperation but D Krusai has the dominant position.#BC#
D Krusai breaks from the clinch.
Nakrob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Nakrob misses.
Nakrob tries to close the distance and clinch but D Krusai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Krusai throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from D Krusai. #T2#
Crunch! D Krusai slams his shin into Nakrob's torso.
Nakrob is looking to clinch.
Nakrob tries to clinch up but D Krusai circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakrob misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakrob blocks the leg kick.
D Krusai feints and then cracks Nakrob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakrob down.
D Krusai throws a sloppy head kick and Nakrob moves out of range easily.
D Krusai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakrob.
D Krusai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Nakrob's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakrob throws a leg kick which misses D Krusai's front leg but catches the back leg as D Krusai tries to avoid it.
D Krusai circles away from the clinch attempt.
D Krusai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
D Krusai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakrob.
Nabil Nakrob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pattaya D Krusai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakrob throws a shot from downtown. D Krusai moves away and avoids it.
D Krusai tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pattaya D Krusai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D Krusai 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pattaya D Krusai!

Event: MMA Hype -7-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mostovoy instigates a clinch.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Delluze blocks an uppercut.
Mostovoy lands a shoulder strike.
Delluze prevents a body shot from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mostovoy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delluze.
Delluze struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostovoy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delluze.
Mostovoy lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mostovoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Delluze controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delluze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mostovoy.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Delluze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mostovoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Delluze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it. #T1##TD2#
Delluze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mostovoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delluze to the mat. Delluze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mostovoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delluze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mostovoy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Mostovoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
Michel Delluze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mostovoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
Delluze misses with a two punch combination.
Mostovoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Delluze works over Mostovoy's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delluze just misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze misses with a wild body shot.
Mostovoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Mostovoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delluze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mostovoy scrambles back to his feet.
Delluze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mostovoy.
Delluze misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Mostovoy moves into the clinch.
Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Delluze controls his hands.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delluze or not.
Delluze blocking some punches.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy tries to throw a body punch but Delluze avoids it by throwing Mostovoy back against the cage.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy keeps control of Delluze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Delluze controls the action.
Delluze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delluze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
Delluze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mostovoy gets through Delluze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delluze lands an uppercut.#T3#
Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Delluze controls his hands.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy blocks a body shot from Delluze.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it.
Delluze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Delluze is trying to maintain a safe position but Mostovoy gets an underhook and turns Delluze into the cage.
Maybe Delluze would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Delluze is trying to break free.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mostovoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delluze's elbow.
Delluze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mostovoy lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mostovoy as Delluze tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Mostovoy as the two fighters clinch.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delluze misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze has had enough of the clinch but Mostovoy keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Delluze is looking to break free of the clinch but Mostovoy has double underhooks.
Delluze working aggressively here. #TD2#
Mostovoy is trying to trip Delluze. He has hold of a leg but Delluze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mostovoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mostovoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mostovoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mostovoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Delluze is looking to stand up but Mostovoy isn't so interested in that idea.
Delluze looking to control.
Delluze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostovoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mostovoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mostovoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Mostovoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delluze taking punishment in the form of punches.
Delluze takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mostovoy lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeni Mostovoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
That's time! Delluze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Delluze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delluze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mostovoy.
Delluze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy throws a hook but Delluze avoids it easily.
Mostovoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mostovoy.
A punch combination from Delluze misses.
Delluze throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Mostovoy counters with a shoot takedown. Delluze fights it but they end up in guard.
Mostovoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mostovoy landing with the ground and pound.
Mostovoy distracts Delluze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mostovoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mostovoy 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. #T1#
Delluze 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.
Mostovoy cracks Delluze with a solid left hand.
Mostovoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mostovoy landing with the ground and pound.
Mostovoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delluze trying to keep a closed guard but Mostovoy is proving a slippery customer.
Mostovoy stands and throws Delluze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mostovoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mostovoy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Delluze is trying to control Mostovoy's posture but Mostovoy avoids it.
Delluze is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mostovoy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Delluze down.
Delluze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delluze taking punishment in the form of punches.
Delluze takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Delluze is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mostovoy! That's hurt Delluze! Will he recover? Mostovoy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeni Mostovoy!

Event: MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Bright scores with a body shot.
Bright throws a shot from downtown. Arnetta moves away and avoids it.
Bright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnetta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bright swings for the body but Arnetta moves out of range.
Arnetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnetta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bright.
Bright throws an off balance right hand
and Arnetta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bright. Arnetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnetta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Arnetta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnetta counters with a left to the body.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters with a nice body shot.
Bright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnetta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bright.
Bright looks to land a right hand but Arnetta moved out of range.
Bright throws an off balance right hand
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnetta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bright throwing a counter right hand but Arnetta manages to avoid it.
Bright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnetta. #T1#
Arnetta lands with a shot to the body.
Bright misses with a looping right.
Arnetta just misses with a punch to the body.
Bright misses with an uppercut
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnetta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bright is just out of range.
A left and a right from Arnetta both land. Nice combination.
Bright misses with a combination
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnetta just misses with a punch to the body.
Bright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bright throws a shot from downtown. Arnetta moves away and avoids it.
Bright throws a combination. Arnetta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bright throws a looping overhand right but Arnetta ducks down to avoid it.
Arnetta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arnetta, as that shot connected.
Bright dips to his left and cracks Arnetta with an uppercut!
Arnetta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bright.
Bright throws a hook but Arnetta blocks it.
Bright misses the shot to the body.
Arnetta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bright catches Arnetta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arnetta!
Bright avoids the body shot from Arnetta.
Bright throws a lazy right hand but Arnetta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bright scores with a decent looking hook.
Arnetta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bright rather than just go for the knockout.
Bright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnetta.
Bright connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Arnetta. Those never looked like landing.
Bright throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnetta. #T3#
Bright punishes Arnetta's body with a nice straight punch.
Bright throws a looping overhand right but Arnetta ducks down to avoid it.
Arnetta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bright misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnetta tries to bum rush Bright with a series of wild strikes but Bright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Bright.
Bright throws a hook but Arnetta avoids it easily.
Jab by Bright.
Bright lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arnetta ducks under a wild hook from Bright.
Bright scores with a punch 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!
Bright misses with a jab to the body
and Arnetta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnetta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bright just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Arnetta moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnetta misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bright to counter with a crisp jab.
Bright misses with a hook
and Arnetta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bright misses the shot to the body.
Arnetta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arnetta lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bright. That snapped Arnetta's head back.
Bright connects with a body shot.
Bright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnetta counters with a three punch combo that has Bright backing up. Bright nods at Arnetta to acknowledge the strikes.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bright scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bright.
Arnetta needs to keep his hands up - Bright had a free shot at his head there.
Arnetta misses with a body shot.
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 Lamar Bright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnetta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnetta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bright avoids the body shot from Arnetta.
Bright stuns Arnetta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bright lands a really nice looking cross but Arnetta seems unphased.
Arnetta stuns Bright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bright swings widly with a right hand
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Bright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnetta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bright.
Bright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arnetta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnetta blocks a jab.
Arnetta throws a counter combo.
Arnetta swinging wildly here.
Arnetta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bright was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnetta.
Arnetta just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Arnetta misses with a wild combination.
Bright avoids the body shot from Arnetta.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bright thinking.
Bright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bright throws out a loose jab but Arnetta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bright swings for the body but Arnetta moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bright.
Mikel Arnetta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bright cracks Arnetta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnetta walks into a left hand.
Arnetta throws a body punch but Bright moves out of range.
Bright lands with a good body shot.
Lamar Bright is winning the standup battle so far.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bright throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bright looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnetta is just out of range.
Arnetta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Arnetta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bright is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Bright.
Arnetta stalks Bright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bright's face. Bright staggers backwards, shaken.
Bright lands a nice shot to the body.
Bright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnetta counters with a nice body shot.
Bright throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnetta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arnetta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arnetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Bright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Bright misses with a wild body shot.
Arnetta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Arnetta.
An attempted straight right counter from Bright misses the target.
Arnetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Arnetta does it's job there.
Bright misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Arnetta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnetta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arnetta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bright throws a right hand that misses
and Arnetta counters with a nice body shot.
Arnetta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bright. Arnetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright cracks Arnetta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamar Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnetta misses with a double jab.
Bright throws a right hand that misses
and Arnetta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bright thinking.
Arnetta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Bright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnetta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bright.
Bright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arnetta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bright misses with a hook
and Arnetta counters with a nice body shot.
Bright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnetta.
Bright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bright avoids the body shot from Arnetta.
Arnetta swings for the body but Bright moves out of range.
Arnetta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikel Arnetta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arnetta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnetta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Bright misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Arnetta. Those never looked like landing.
Bright swings widly with a right hand
and Arnetta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bright. Arnetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Arnetta.
Arnetta throws a right and a left that Bright avoids nicely.
As Arnetta looks to move away, Bright throws a big counter combo but Arnetta just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnetta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnetta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bright misses with an uppercut
and Arnetta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bright misses with a body punch
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Bright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bright misses the jab.
A nice side step and Arnetta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Bright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Bright does it's job there.
Arnetta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bright.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arnetta throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bright misses the target.
No joy there for Arnetta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnetta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Arnetta misses.
Arnetta avoids the body shot from Bright.
Arnetta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnetta. Bright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bright swings widly with a right hand
and Arnetta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bright looks to throw the jab but Arnetta is out of range.
Arnetta ducks under a wild hook from Bright.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnetta! But no joy.
Bright throws a hook to the side of Arnetta's head but Arnetta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bright misses with a right hand
and Arnetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnetta connects with a right hand. Bright shakes it off.
Bright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bright throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bright swings widly with a right hand
and Arnetta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnetta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnetta misses with a body shot.
Arnetta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Arnetta thuds a left hand into Bright's body.
Bright misses with a straight left.
Bright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnetta.
Bright misses with a left hand
and Arnetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnetta scores with a sloppy right hand. Bright should have avoided that one.
Bright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnetta misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Arnetta finds it's target.
Bright misses with a looping right.
Bright lands a head shot.
Arnetta slips under a jab.#T4#
Arnetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Arnetta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bright at a distance.
Bright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnetta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bright is just out of range.
Bright misses with a hook
and Arnetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnetta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bright.
Arnetta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnetta slips under a jab from Bright.
Arnetta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Bright.
Arnetta misses with a body shot.
Arnetta slips a jab from Bright.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Arnetta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arnetta 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Arnetta!

Event: MMA Hype -2-
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Arnetta gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch. #BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Arnetta. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briggs showed some decent athleticism there.
Arnetta gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Briggs has gone for a leg lock! Arnetta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Briggs's guard.#REVB#
Arnetta trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnetta trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Arnetta advances to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnetta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arnetta wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Briggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnetta pulls his head out easily.
Arnetta passes to side control.
Arnetta trying to control the position but Briggs is working away.
Arnetta has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Arnetta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Briggs is controlling an arm, preventing Arnetta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Briggs is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arnetta working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Briggs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Arnetta! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikel Arnetta!

Event: MMA Hype -1-
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Drayman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delluze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drayman back to the cage. Delluze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Delluze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delluze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drayman loads up on a big right hand but Delluze slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delluze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delluze scores with a body shot.
Delluze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delluze sizes up Drayman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drayman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delluze under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drayman moves out of range of the strikes.
Delluze scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drayman. Delluze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drayman throws a lazy uppercut
and Delluze counters with a stiff right hand.
Drayman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drayman throws a series of punches but Delluze moves out of range.
Delluze lands with an uppercut that bounces Drayman off the cage and back into range.
Drayman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delluze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delluze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delluze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Drayman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delluze was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayman.
Drayman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drayman misses with a wild body shot.
Drayman lands with a nice body punch.
Drayman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delluze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delluze. Drayman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delluze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drayman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delluze.
Drayman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delluze counters with a straight right hand.
Delluze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delluze misses with a series of wild punches.
Delluze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drayman on the side of the head.
Drayman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delluze rather than just go for the knockout.
Drayman looks to score with a jab to the body but Delluze is just out of range.
Delluze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delluze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drayman. #T2#
Drayman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drayman.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Delluze has been cut.
Drayman misses with the combination.
Delluze lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Drayman.
Delluze throws a jab but it's blocked by Drayman.
Delluze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Delluze misses with a double jab.
Drayman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delluze.
Delluze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drayman throws a body shot but no joy.
Delluze takes a swing at Drayman's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Drayman lands a left and a right that send Delluze crashing to the mat, dazed. Drayman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Delluze is rocked!
Delluze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Delluze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drayman swings for the body but Delluze moves out of range.
Delluze seems to have got his legs back now.
Drayman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delluze doesn't seem bothered though.
Delluze is breathing heavily.
Drayman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delluze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drayman sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Delluze's defenses. It connects perfectly with Delluze's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Drayman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dante Drayman thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Anudo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Anudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Anudo jumps guard.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.#T1#
Fisticuffs tries to stand but Anudo is controlling from the bottom.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Anudo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisticuffs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisticuffs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but instead Anudo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisticuffs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Fisticuffs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Fisticuffs keeps moving.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo passes into half guard.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anudo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anudo working over Fisticuffs with some ground and pound. Fisticuffs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Fisticuffs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Fisticuffs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has a couple of punches blocked by Fisticuffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anudo gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anudo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand up but Anudo won't let him.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Fisticuffs controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fisticuffs is proving a slippery customer.
Fisticuffs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisticuffs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisticuffs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Anudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Anudo had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fisticuffs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Anudo counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisticuffs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo controls the position. #T3#
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working. #SUB2#
Anudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anudo but great work by Fisticuffs.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his arm.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo has his arm trapped.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Fisticuffs stands up and beckons Anudo to his feet.
No joy there for Anudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Anudo slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fisticuffs defends it well.
Anudo throws a chopping leg kick but Fisticuffs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Anudo - just one landing.
Anudo throws out a powerful jab.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Fisticuffs with an uppercut!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!#CL#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Torraso Fisticuffs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anudo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo drags him back down.
Fisticuffs is not content to let Anudo control the position.
An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for a kimura but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Anudo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisticuffs, who protects the arm well.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Fisticuffs defends.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fisticuffs is avoiding damage well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo working the ground and pound but Fisticuffs is defending the strikes.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Fisticuffs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anudo. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Anudo easily there. Anudo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape. #T3#
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Anudo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fisticuffs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Lexington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lexington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Lexington misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Lexington lands a left and a right that send Abraham Joseph crashing to the mat, dazed. Lexington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sheyaa Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Abraham Joseph swinging wildly here.
Lexington lands a nice shot that snaps Abraham Joseph's head back. #ROC2#Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Abraham Joseph lands with a hook. Lexington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lexington missing with a left hand there. Abraham Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Abraham Joseph misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Lexington swings for the body but Abraham Joseph moves out of range.
Abraham Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington misses with a combination
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Abraham Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abraham Joseph takes one on the button.
Oh Abraham Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lexington.
A head kick misses from Lexington.
Lexington lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Abraham Joseph up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lexington from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Abraham Joseph's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A victorious Darren Lexington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

Yuri Voronov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 214.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kron Gracie was cancelled.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Fisticuffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisticuffs defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisticuffs misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fisticuffs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but IsMore pushes him off.
St Stone tries to clinch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
St Stone tries to clinch up but IsMore circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.#CL2#
St Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
IsMore is trying to drag St Stone to the mat but St Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
IsMore has clasped his hands together around St Stone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
St Stone taking punishment in the form of punches.
IsMore is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down St Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
IsMore's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
St Stone struggling a bit here.
St Stone is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control.
IsMore scoring with punches from side control.
St Stone is not content to let IsMore control the position.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IsMore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
IsMore raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.
St Stone tries to hold on but IsMore pushes him away.
IsMore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IsMore content just to control the position here. #T2#
St Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but IsMore has a good base and remains in mount.
St Stone is still trying to improve position.
IsMore 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.
IsMore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
IsMore looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
IsMore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but St Stone is surviving well by controlling IsMore's body position as best he can.
IsMore has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Stone's face. #CUT#Marcus St Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, IsMore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore!
A relieved looking More IsMore 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: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Aurelius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Rocha avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Aurelius tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rocha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aurelius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocha, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Aurelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Rocha is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelius from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Aurelius throws a strike but Rocha manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Aurelius tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Rocha!
A less than humble Jorge Rocha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dracul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kramer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Dracul misses with a hook #TD#
and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dracul!
Dracul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kramer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kramer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dracul!
Kramer landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Kramer has control of Dracul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dracul regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1##SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kramer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Kramer looking for a guillotine from mount but Dracul is having none of it.
Kramer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Kramer with shots to the head and body - Dracul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kramer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Kramer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dracul can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dracul turns into him and now he's in Kramer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dracul passes into side control.
Dracul wants to stand but Kramer is controlling his arm.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dracul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dracul passes into side control!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul blocks the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kramer moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dracul. Dracul obviously looking to wear him down.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dracul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dracul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range. #T2#
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Kramer moves away and avoids it.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kramer is defended easily by Dracul.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kramer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kramer scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Kramer has been cut.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer blocks a jab.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Kramer is rocked!
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dracul fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kramer throws a wild hook but Dracul just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kramer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Dracul raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Vlad Dracul gave a mention to Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SUF 17: Muckerberg vs Smith
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
De La Ghetto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
De Luca tries to sprawl but De La Ghetto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De La Ghetto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Luca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto works his way into side control.
De Luca is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De La Ghetto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De La Ghetto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of good shots and De Luca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Luca just trying to survive but De La Ghetto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Luca rolls, trying to escape but De La Ghetto keeps control of the position. #SUB#
De La Ghetto is cranking De Luca's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for De Luca! He's tightened the choke and De Luca is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael De La Ghetto!
Our winner, Raphael De La Ghetto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Tragedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tragedy moves out of range as Voronov throws a body kick.
Tragedy throws a quick counter head kick but Voronov was just out of range.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Voronov moves out of range.
Tragedy misses the jab.
Voronov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tragedy.
Voronov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tragedy moves away.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Voronov cracks Tragedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Voronov walks into a jab.
Tragedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voronov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Tragedy is rocked!
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Tragedy checks a low kick from Voronov.
Voronov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tragedy counters with a head kick. #T1#
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronov throws out the jab.
Voronov throws an overhand right that lands on Tragedy's shoulder, as Tragedy tries to avoid the shot.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
Tragedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voronov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Voronov.
Tragedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tragedy lands a jab to Voronov's midsection.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronov moves away.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Voronov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tragedy jabs Voronov right on the nose. Voronov blinks but takes it well.
Tragedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tragedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.#CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is getting worse.
Voronov wants to land a leg kick but Tragedy is out of range. #T2#
Voronov misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voronov on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Voronov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy checks a leg kick.
Voronov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Voronov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tragedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tragedy. Tragedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tragedy. #KD2#
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tragedy sprawling to the canvas! Tragedy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
Oh Tragedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voronov swings widly with a right hand
and Tragedy scores with a counter punch that sends Voronov to the canvas! Tragedy smells blood - he's punishing Voronov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Voronov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
Trage Tragedy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Fisticuffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisticuffs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas moves away from the strike by Fisticuffs.
Vargas works Fisticuffs's body with a nice hook.
Fisticuffs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Fisticuffs scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisticuffs connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.#CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Fisticuffs blocks with his arms.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Fisticuffs's ribcage. Fisticuffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas lands a nice knee to the body.
Fisticuffs is breathing heavily.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Vargas lands a right hand.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisticuffss head.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas cracks Fisticuffs with a nice body shot.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
A short left from Vargas.
Vargas landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Fisticuffs is rocked!
Vargas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fisticuffs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vargas is unloading with more strikes now! Fisticuffs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
After winning the bout, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Zuev has Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dracul is trying to push Zuev away but Zuev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul is looking to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Zuev moves away and avoids it.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Zuev works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuev.#T2#
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zuev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.#T3#
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dracul.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
A jab from Dracul misses.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
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!
Zuev lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Zuev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dracul defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Zuev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Dracul up against the ropes.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev thows a body kick. Dracul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Zuev throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dracul misses its target.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Zuev wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Zuev scores with a jab to the head.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuev throws a head kick but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Zuev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dracul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul. #T2#
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Zuev.
It looked like Dracul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dracul's head.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dracul scores with a hook.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dracul.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.#T3#
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Zuev lands with a hook. Dracul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dracul slips a jab from Zuev.
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Zuev scores with a body shot.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zuev scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuev scores with a four punch combination!
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dracul misses.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Zuev.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul cracks Zuev with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul misses with a left hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dracul will feel that in the morning.
Zuev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Oh Dracul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul walks into a jab.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul seems to have got his legs back now.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
Zuev unleashes a big counter combination but Dracul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a good jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev throws a shot to the body.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses. #T3#
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Zuev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul misses with a hook #CL2#
and Zuev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev leaning against his opponent.
Dracul wants to break free but Zuev has control.
Dracul blocking some punches. #BC#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
A jab lands there for Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zuev instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuev 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 Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Lune blocks a jab.
De Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lune thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Lune slips under a jab from De Luca.
De Luca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Luca scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Luca with a nice cross.
Lune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Luca throws out the jab.
A jab from De Luca misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Luca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Vincente De Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for De Luca.#T1#
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Luca really felt that one!
De Luca scores with a decent looking hook.
De Luca cracks Lune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Luca misses with a left hand
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Lune blocks the low kick.
Lune is looking to counter the offense by De Luca and move into the clinch.
Lune avoids the body shot from De Luca.
A punch combination from De Luca misses.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Luca misses with a body shot #CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
Lune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune working De Luca over with knees to the body.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lune prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Lune.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
De Luca takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Luca is trying to break the clinch but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Lune scores a nice knee to the body.
I was talking to Lune's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lune is keeping busy.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
De Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Lune lands a knee to the body.
De Luca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca is trying to maintain a safe position but Lune gets an underhook and turns De Luca into the ropes.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Lune lands a nice knee to the body.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Luca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lune's brow.
Lune is struggling to control the position.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca trying to stall but Lune improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Luca.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune stands there with De Luca around his waist. De Luca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincente De Luca.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune avoids a wild elbow strike from De Luca.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Luca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Luca as Lune tries to tie him up.
Lune blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune tries to stall but De Luca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca tries to throw a body punch but Lune avoids it by throwing De Luca back against the ropes.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cutter Lune dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Luca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Luca throws a lazy body kick
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca throws a big shot that misses.
Lune slips a straight right by De Luca.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Luca can do to turn this around?
De Luca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lune circles away quickly and effectively.
De Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Luca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca looks to throw the jab but Lune is out of range.
Lune is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Luca misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
De Luca misses with some punches.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by De Luca.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Luca can't break the clinch.
De Luca tries to pull guard but Lune won't allow it.
De Luca misses with an elbow strike.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lune lands an elbow inside that De Luca shrugs off.
Lune prevents De Luca from breaking the clinch.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
Lune using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune stalling the fight.
De Luca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lune backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
De Luca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lune walks away with a smile on his face. De Luca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Luca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lune.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lune as De Luca tries to tie him up.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Lune.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to stall but De Luca improves his position.
De Luca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T3#
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but De Luca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
De Luca pushes Lune back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Luca tries to work over Lune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca has had enough of the clinch but Lune keeps him there for the moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from De Luca.
De Luca is looking to break free of the clinch but Lune has double underhooks.
Lune stalling 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!
Nice elbow from Lune. #T4#
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Luca tries a body shot but Lune blocks it.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Luca working aggressively here.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
A body shot lands from De Luca.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cutter Lune dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Luca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from De Luca misses.
Lune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Luca.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for De Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune dodges the punch combination from De Luca.
As De Luca tries to get set, Lune tries to push him back and clinch up but De Luca manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
De Luca with a hook.
De Luca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Luca misses with a combination #CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
De Luca misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune lands an elbow inside. #T2#
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Luca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutter Lune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from De Luca.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from De Luca.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Luca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Lune lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#De Luca is rocked!
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Lune finish him?
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Lune to work.
Lune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lune keeps control of De Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lune.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
De Luca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Luca working aggressively here.
De Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lune blocking some punches.
De Luca tries to break the clinch but Lune is controlling the position.
De Luca is trying to push Lune away but Lune has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Lune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vincente De Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cutter Lune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lune, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune!

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