Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls tries a body shot but Breischer blocks it.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls misses with some punches. #BC#
Breischer breaks from the clinch.
Breischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and pushes Breischer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Breischer blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Breischer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smalls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Breischer backwards.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Breischer.
Breischer blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Breischer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smalls darts in and clinches Breischer up against the cage.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Nice body punch from Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer effectively controlling the action here.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Breischer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Smalls is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Breischer looking to slow down the pace here.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breischer is trying to stall.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breischer tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breischer cracks Smalls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Breischer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smalls moves out of range as Breischer strikes.
Smalls tries to clinch but Breischer is having none of it.
Breischer walks into a left hand.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breischer is looking to counter punch.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Breischer circles away.
Breischer lands with a shot to the body.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breischer throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.
Smalls is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Breischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Smalls has Breischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Breischer scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Smalls moves in looking to clinch but Breischer pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smalls! #CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Smalls working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smalls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jose Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer is looking to control Smalls's arms but Smalls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Breischer has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls.
Breischer stalls.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Breischer stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalls tries to clinch but Breischer moves out of range.
Breischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Breischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Breischer circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls staying out of range there.
Breischer misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.#CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Smalls tries to clinch up
enabling Breischer to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Breischer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Breischer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Smalls gets a clinch.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Smalls lands with a right to the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Breischer blocking some punches.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Breischer stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Breischer tries to break free but Smalls pushes him back against the cage.
Breischer is stalling here.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breischer can't break the clinch.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Breischer. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smalls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breischer, pushing him back against the cage.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breischer.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls tries to throw a body punch but Breischer avoids it by throwing Smalls back against the cage. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Kert Breischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Breischer throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breischer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Breischer misses the target.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Smalls.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Breischer takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Breischer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Breischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smallss head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Breischer.
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!
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smalls keeps control of Breischer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breischer's elbow.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer blocks an uppercut.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Breischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breischer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Breischer taking a breather.
Breischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kert Breischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A hook to the body from Smalls.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breischer tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position. #BC#
Breischer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Breischer.
Breischer circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Breischer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smalls misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls cracks Breischer with a nice body shot.
Breischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Breischer.
Breischer trying to land knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!
The defeated Kert Breischer had this to say: 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.

Event: SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##CL#
Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Meta shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Meta moves into the clinch successfully.
Meta keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Meta back against the ropes.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro is trying to drag Meta to the mat but Meta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
New Meta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries for a takedown but Meta manages to get underhooks.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Castro letting Meta take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Castro looks winded!#T1#
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Meta.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Meta.
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Meta.
Meta lands a right hand.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meta.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Meta stalling in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #T3#
Meta gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Meta lands a nice shot to the body.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Meta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meta lands a right hand.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Meta is working Castro over against the ropes.
Meta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #ROC#Castro is rocked!
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Meta finish him?#KD#
Meta drops Castro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Castro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Meta pushes Castro against the ropes. Meta is working some dirty boxing. Meta pushes off with a quick right hook! Castro goes down! Castro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Meta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Meta!
In his post fight interview, New Meta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy is working Ward over against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
McFoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
McFoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFoy tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy circles away easily
and McFoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
McFoy misses with a body punch.
McFoy lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ward is trying to drag McFoy to the mat but McFoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFoy lands a knee to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from McFoy.
Still in the clinch, McFoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFoy stalling against the cage.
McFoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFoy with a knee to the head. #CUT2#William Ward's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
McFoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ward is defending well for now.
Ward looking for a takedown.
McFoy misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McFoy. #T3##TD#
Ward has McFoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ward pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McFoy tumbling to the mat - Ward dives into McFoy's guard.
Ward won't allow McFoy to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McFoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFoy is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward stops McFoy from standing up.
McFoy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ward dives into side control. #T4#
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward prevents McFoy from escaping the position.
Ward works to advance to full mount. McFoy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McFoy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ward 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.
Ward scoring with strikes but McFoy is staying in there.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that McFoy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McFoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
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#
McFoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but McFoy avoids it well and moves away.
McFoy throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McFoy's guard.

McFoy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.
McFoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McFoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by McFoy as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from McFoy as Ward shoots in.
McFoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy. #BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFoy lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by McFoy.
McFoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
McFoy unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward stalling in the clinch but McFoy improves position.
A knee to the head by McFoy.
McFoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFoy landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Ward to work.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
McFoy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from McFoy.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#William Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McFoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for McFoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from McFoy, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
McFoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
McFoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from McFoy. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McFoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFoy tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
McFoy lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFoy to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McFoy to the mat! McFoy manages to get full guard. #ES2#
McFoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ward is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Ward just leaning against McFoy, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFoy throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range. #T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFoy is keeping busy.#BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFoy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
McFoy lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #T2#
McFoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McFoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward is struggling to control the position.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from McFoy, against the cage.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, McFoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFoy counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
McFoy clinches.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but McFoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ward misses with a body punch.
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T4#
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFoy.
McFoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFoy moves into the clinch.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward wants to break free but McFoy has control.
McFoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brian McFoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward tries to work over McFoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McFoy!
In his post fight interview, Brian McFoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babcock scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Knight manages to mount him!
Babcock can't escape the position.
Babcock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babcock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Babcock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babcock is trying to control but can't.
Babcock 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.
Babcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Babcock is defending well. #T1#
Babcock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight.
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Babcock wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babcock's head.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to get back to full guard but Knight has passed into side control.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight working away.
Babcock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Knight working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knight prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Babcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babcock is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Babcock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knight winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babcock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Babcock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knight throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Babcock's head.
Babcock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babcock has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight scores with a big shot! Babcock's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Babcock! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
Our winner, Terrance Knight, 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: ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kosen. That snapped Yeah's head back.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeah tries to clinch up but Kosen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yeah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kosen blocks the leg kick.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosen misses with an uppercut. Yeah saw that one coming.
Kosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeah manages to avoid it.
Yeah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosen tries for a takedown but Yeah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kosen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kosen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeah trying to control the position.
Kosen throws a strike but Yeah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Yeah throws a big elbow that misses.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosen tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kosen is looking for a triangle but Yeah pushes his legs off easily.
Yeah working some strikes from top position.
Yeah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen has Yeah pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeah stops Kosen from standing up.
Kosen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kosen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yeah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yeah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yeah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeah throws an elbow that misses. Kosen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yeah's guard. Nice move by Kosen!#REVR##SUB2#
Yeah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosen defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Kosen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yeah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kosen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kosen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yeah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosen throws a big right hand that misses.
Yeah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Kosen defends easily.
Kosen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeah has wrist control.
Yeah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosen postures up in Yeah's guard and throws a big left but Yeah blocks it.
Kosen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeah, not yet.
Kosen is in close to Yeah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosen stopping the sweep attempt from Yeah.
Kosen wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Kosen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yeah is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Kosen throws a big elbow that misses.
Yeah 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.
We've been informed that Yeah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Yeah is looking for a triangle but Kosen pushes his legs off easily.
Kosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Yeah is rocked!
Kosen landing some decent shots from guard.
Yeah is still in real trouble! Can Kosen finish him?
Kosen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yeah's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Boma throws a leg kick
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Burger was not able to check.
Burger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Burger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boma is controlling Burger's posture.
Burger throws a strike but Boma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burger trying to keep a closed guard but Boma is proving a slippery customer.
Boma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Burger has a closed guard, preventing Boma from standing up.
Boma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Burger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boma uses it to pass to side control.
Burger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boma controlling the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boma tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
Boma escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Burger dives in and grabs Boma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boma pushes down on Burger's head and hops out.
Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Burger was just out of range.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Ham Burger has been cut.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boma wants it to stay on the feet.
Burger tries for a takedown but Boma circles away easily
and Boma counters with a right hand to the body.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Burger.
Boma throws a monster overhand right that drops Burger! Boma follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Takeda shoots in but Piercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piercer at a distance.
Piercer throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Piercer with an uppercut!
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Piercer throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piercer.
Piercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A big right from Takeda misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takeda.
Piercer connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.#CL#
Piercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Piercer.
Piercer is working Takeda over against the cage.
Piercer digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda looks winded!
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piercer misses with a body punch.
Piercer lands with a short shot to the head.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Piercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Piercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
A short right from Piercer.
Takeda is trying to stall.
Piercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards. #T3#
A short left from Piercer.
Piercer works on Takeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Takeda stalling.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with the head strike.
Piercer working aggressively here.
Takeda misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Piercer lands with a right to the head.
Piercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land. #T4#
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Piercer.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.#CL#
Piercer clinches.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeda wants to stall.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda is trying to force a seperation but Piercer has the dominant position.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Piercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Piercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda checks a low kick from Piercer.
Piercer slips under a jab.
Piercer digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Piercer tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Piercer connects with a jab.
Jab by Piercer.
Piercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Piercer scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda misses with an uppercut.
Piercer throws a leg kick but Takeda moved away.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Piercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takeda doesn't seem phased though.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer looks for the body kick but Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Piercer checks it.
Piercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer misses with a body shot.
Piercer scores with a body shot. #T2#
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Piercer digs a good hook to Takeda's body.
Takeda throws a hook but Piercer avoids it easily.
Piercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda lands a jab to the nose.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Piercer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda moves forwards but Piercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piercer connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda needs to keep his hands up - Piercer had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Piercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Piercer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piercer thuds his shin into the meat of Takeda's side.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Piercer as he connects with a hook.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Piercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.#T4#
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Piercer misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Piercer moved out of range nicely.
Piercer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piercer takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Piercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Piercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Takeda tries a quick counter leg kick but Piercer is wise to it.
Piercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Piercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piercer misses with a straight right.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Piercer avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a swing at Piercer's ribcage but misses.
Piercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piercer misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Piercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Piercer content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer prevents Takeda from improving his position.
Piercer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Takeda controlling the position for now.
Piercer controlling the action here.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Piercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Takeda wants to improve his position but Piercer is controlling well.
Piercer stalling.
Piercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piercer throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer connects with a right hand. Takeda shakes it off.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piercer misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Piercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Piercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piercer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Piercer!
John Piercer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Munro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janowski works over Munro's head and body with a nice combination.
Janowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munro.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Munro ducks under a wild hook from Janowski.
Munro missing with a left hand there. Janowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janowski takes a swing at Munro's ribcage but misses.
Munro throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Munro misses.
Munro throws a shot from downtown. Janowski moves away and avoids it.
Stevie Janowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Janowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Janowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munro ducks right into an uppercut from Janowski.
Munro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Janowski has knocked Munro down with a huge combo! Janowski steps away and waves a wobbly Munro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Munro is rocked!
Janowski throws a monster overhand right that drops Munro! Janowski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Janowski!
Stevie Janowski gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf-Fang.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altena throws a head kick that misses.
Altena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolf-Fang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf-Fang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf-Fang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Wolf-Fang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf-Fang shoots in for a takedown but Altena shows good takedown defense.
Altena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Altena throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Altena has managed to clinch.
Wolf-Fang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wolf-Fang is trying to break the clinch but Altena is controlling him.
Wolf-Fang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Altena throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Altena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Altena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf-Fang's efforts to push away.
Wolf-Fang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Altena throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf-Fang blocks it with crossed arms.
Altena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf-Fang swings wildly with an uppercut but Altena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position but instead, Altena has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wolf-Fang into the cage.#BC2#
Wolf-Fang manages to break the clinch.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Wolf-Fang keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Wolf-Fang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf-Fang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf-Fang is looking for the big counter here.
Altena throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wolf-Fang jabs Altena right on the nose. Altena blinks but takes it well.
Wolf-Fang lands a right hook to the body.
Altena stuffs the takedown.
Altena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Altena closes the distance and clinches.
Altena lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang trying to stall but Altena improves his position.
A knee to the head by Altena.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang goes for a takedown attempt but Altena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang connects with a high kick.
Altena tries to clinch up.
Wolf-Fang is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Wolf-Fang coming out on top.
Wolf-Fang lands with a straight right. Altena didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Altena wants to clinch.
Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but Altena moved away.
Altena tries to clinch up but Wolf-Fang circles away and keeps his distance.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Altena moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
Altena throws a combination. Wolf-Fang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wolf-Fang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Altena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Wolf-Fang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf-Fang misses with a straight right. #CL#
Altena clinches up with Wolf-Fang and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Altena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altena misses with a body punch.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Altena.
A nice left hand lands by Altena.
A right handed body shot lands from Altena.
Altena misses with some punches.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf-Fang is blocking nicely.
Altena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
Altena working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Altena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altena working aggressively here.
Altena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Altena tries a body shot but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf-Fang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Altena closes the distance and clinches.
Ruud Altena has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf-Fang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolf-Fang tries to throw a body punch but Altena avoids it by throwing Wolf-Fang back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang prevents a body shot from Altena.
Altena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Wolf-Fang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altena misses with a punch to the body.
Altena lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf-Fang blocks with his arms.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Altena misses with a knee to the head.
Wolf-Fang can't get the takedown. #T1#
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf-Fang blocks with his arms.
Altena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Altena lands an uppercut.
Altena misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang is looking to break free of the clinch but Altena has double underhooks.
Altena lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf-Fang is blocking nicely.
Altena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altena missing with knees to the body.
Altena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altena.
Altena misses with the head strike.
Altena misses with a knee strike.
Wolf-Fang blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Wolf-Fang stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Wolf-Fang.
Altena tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Altena back against the cage.
Altena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Wolf-Fang avoiding damage.
Wolf-Fang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Altena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Altena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf-Fang is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
Altena swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Altena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf-Fang's efforts to push away.
Wolf-Fang wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Wolf-Fang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Altena wants to clinch up but Wolf-Fang keeps it at a distance.
Altena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf-Fang.
Altena tries to clinch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Altena thinking.
Altena tries to clinch up.
Altena moves in looking to clinch but Wolf-Fang pushes him off.
Wolf-Fang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolf-Fang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altena throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Altena's head coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Altena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruud Altena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf-Fang throws a push kick but Altena slaps the foot to one side.
Wolf-Fang swats away the attempt to clinch by Altena.
A nice side step and Wolf-Fang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves away
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf-Fang. Those never looked like landing.
Altena staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Altena avoids it really well and circles away.
Altena throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
As Altena backs off Wolf-Fang throws a huge counter combo but Altena manages to avoid it all.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Wolf-Fang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Altena circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud Altena dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Altena is looking for a counter combo.
Wolf-Fang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but Altena moves out of range.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Altena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolf-Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf-Fang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf-Fang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf-Fang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf-Fang throws out the jab.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf-Fang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf-Fang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolf-Fang with the counter takedown but Altena avoids it easily.
Altena throws a head kick that misses
and Wolf-Fang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Altena misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Wolf-Fang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf-Fang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altena lands the left hand.
Altena tries to clinch up.
Wolf-Fang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruud Altena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altena cracks Wolf-Fang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Altena's head but Altena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf-Fang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAltena.
Altena ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
As Wolf-Fang looks to move away, Altena throws a big counter combo but Wolf-Fang just gets out of the way.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Altena checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Altena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf-Fang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf-Fang cracks Altena with an open hand slap.
Altena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Wolf-Fang rushes Altena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf-Fang is trying to push Altena away but Altena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Altena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Altena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altena has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf-Fang blocks with his arms.
Wolf-Fang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolf-Fang is trying to break free.
Wolf-Fang is trying to push Altena away but Altena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wolf-Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Altena misses with a knee to the head.
Altena keeps control of Wolf-Fang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Altena fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Wolf-Fang breaks from the clinch.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Wolf-Fang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Altena gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wolf-Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf-Fang throws a low kick but Altena avoids it.
Wolf-Fang sizes up Altena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruud Altena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Altena blocks the body kick.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Altena is out of range.
Altena connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf-Fang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf-Fang walks into a left hand.
Altena tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang is having none of it. #T4#
Altena moves in looking to clinch but Wolf-Fang pushes him off.
Altena wants to clinch up but Wolf-Fang keeps it at a distance.
Altena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolf-Fang finds it's way round the side to connect with Altena's head.
Altena throws a head kick that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Altena tries to clinch up.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf-Fang feints a counter leg kick.
Wolf-Fang swats away the attempt to clinch by Altena.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altena.
Altena wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruud Altena!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruud Altena thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Kinsman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Draxinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Draxinger blocks a head kick by Kinsman.
Draxinger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinsman lands with a nice combination. Draxinger backs away looking to recover.
Kinsman misses with a shot to the body
and Draxinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Kinsman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draxinger scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinsman blocks a head kick by Draxinger.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Draxinger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kinsman lands a jab-cross combination.
That kick from Draxinger tenderised Kinsman's leg. Kinsman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draxinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kinsman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draxinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinsman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draxinger can pounce on him.
Draxinger throws a wild body kick that Kinsman sees coming a mile off.
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses.
Draxinger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinsman avoided it.#T1#
Kinsman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Draxinger counters with a good low kick that Kinsman was not able to check.
Kinsman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kinsman misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draxinger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinsman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Kinsman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draxinger doesn't seem phased though.
Kinsman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Draxinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kinsman moves out of range easily.
Kinsman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Draxinger.
Nice body punch from Kinsman. #T2#
Kinsman looks to throw a body kick
and Draxinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinsman misses with a hook to the body
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kinsman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draxinger counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kinsman out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Draxinger is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohan Draxinger!
Our winner, Mohan Draxinger, 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: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahr.
Cid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jahr misses with a combination #TD2#
and Cid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cid wants to control but Jahr is keeping him busy.
Jahr trying to control from the bottom.
Jahr is doing well to control the position and prevent Cid from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr is staying active underneath Cid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jahr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr is controlling Cid's posture.
Jahr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cid trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jahr keeping full guard, as Cid tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Cid shoots in and gets a takedown into Jahr's guard.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
Jahr striking off his back but it's not causing Cid any problems. #T2#
Jahr keeping moving, preventing Cid from controlling successfully.
Jahr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cid is fighting to break Jahr's control of his arms but Jahr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Jahr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jahr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cid is trying to keep Jahr in close.
Jahr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Jahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jahr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jahr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cid trying to control the position.
Jahr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jahr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Cid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cid is one step ahead there.
Cid trying to control but Jahr is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jahr is pulling down on Cid's head. It's preventing any offense from Cid, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sandi Cid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jahr throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Cid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
Cid looking to sit in guard and control but Jahr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jahr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cid has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jahr manages to get his head free but now Cid has transitioned to an armbar! Jahr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cid! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandi Cid!

Event: TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Bonga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonga somewhat.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonga defends it well.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonga's guard.

Bonga pushes Dennis off and gets back to his feet.
Bonga throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bonga.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bonga wants to control the position but Dennis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bonga's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonga defending well though.
Bonga is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga punching from the bottom.
Dennis controlling the pace.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Bonga's hands, connecting with Bonga's forehead.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Dennis working over Bonga with some ground and pound. Bonga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis is nestled in close to Bonga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Bonga has one foot on Dennis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonga leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Dennis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dennis has a takedown stuffed.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.#T3#
A low kick from Bonga is predictable there #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonga being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture. #T4#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonga shoots in and drives through. Dennis sprawls well.#TD#
Bonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Bonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemp Dennis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dennis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bonga wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis wants to control but Bonga is keeping him busy.
Bonga tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Bonga taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis working Bonga over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennis throws a strike but Bonga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dennis postures up in Bonga's guard and throws a big left but Bonga blocks it.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bonga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonga throws an elbow that misses. Dennis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonga's guard. Nice move by Dennis!#REVB#
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis distracts Bonga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dennis is looking to control Bonga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Dennis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dennis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonga.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dennis defends it well. #T3#
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Bonga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonga thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonga in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennis is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Bonga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Dennis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Dennis with that takedown attempt.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Bonga throws a leg kick but Dennis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dennis checks it well. #TD#
Bonga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dennis's guard.
Dennis controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonga landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonga wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet. #T1#
Bonga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis 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.
Dennis wants to hit a sweep here but Bonga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dennis there!
Dennis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bonga.
Bonga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Bonga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dennis has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Bonga avoids the attempt from Dennis to control.
BOOM! Bonga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dennis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bonga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonga is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Dennis is controlling Bonga's trapped leg to prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga wants to take a breather but Dennis is having none of it. #T3#
Bonga is nestled in close to Dennis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennis trying to hold on to Bonga's head to control him but Bonga postures up.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dennis's head.
Bonga throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
Omar Bonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Bonga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennis is trying is best to control the position here.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis tries to roll over but Bonga keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonga throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bonga!
Dennis working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennis is controlling him well.
Dennis taking a breather here.
Bonga prevents Dennis from improving position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kemp Dennis!
A very excited looking Kemp Dennis 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.
In defeat, Omar Bonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.

Event: RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Jaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jaya takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Agro.
Jaya misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya looks to land a body kick but Agro moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jaya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Agro kicks Jaya off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD#
Jaya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaya looking to pass the guard.
Agro working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya trying to control but Agro is working from the bottom.
Jaya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaya slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Jaya wants to take a breather but Agro is having none of it.
Jaya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Agro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Agro tries to get to full guard but Jaya has control of the leg.
Agro wants to control but Jaya is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jaya shoots in and bounces Agro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaya connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agro is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Jaya wants to control from the top but Agro keeps moving.
Agro looking for a sweep. Not yet Agro, not yet. #SUB#
Jaya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jaya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Jaya gets to his feet. Agro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that round.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Agro misses
and Jaya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Jaya does no damage.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agro walks into a jab.
Jaya misses with a body shot
and Agro counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya lands with a shot to the body.
Agro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Danu Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Agro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Agro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Agro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaya is just out of range.
Jaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaya misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Jaya dives in and scores a takedown into Agro's guard.
Jaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Agro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya advances position into side control!#T2#
Jaya trying to control the position but Agro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Agro's face as Jaya controls the position.
Jaya is looking to take a break and control but Agro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jaya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaya trying to control the action but Agro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Agro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Agro is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Jaya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jaya with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Jaya connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Jaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agro can do to turn this around?
Jaya trying to control but Agro is having none of it. #SUB#
Jaya looking to secure an arm triangle but Agro defends it well.
Jaya tries to control but Agro wriggling away.
Jaya punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Agro misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya throws a quick counter kick to the body but Agro avoids it.
Jaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agro manages to avoid it.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agro is able to avoid easily.
Jaya scores with a punch to the head.
Danu Jaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaya misses with a takedown
and Agro counters with a left and a right that stings Jaya.
Jaya avoids the head kick by Agro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agro leaves Jaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaya throws a lazy right hand but Agro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice cross by Jaya.
Agro misses with a leg kick
and Jaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agro has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Agro. No joy for Jaya on that attempt.
Jaya connects with the punch.
Agro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Jaya lands with an uppercut that bounces Agro off the cage and back into range.
Agro throws a sloppy head kick and Jaya moves out of range easily.
Jaya catches Agro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Agro is rocked!#T2##TD#
Jaya closes the distance looking for a takedown. Agro stuffs it but Jaya still has hold of him. Jaya picks Agro up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Jaya slams Agro to the floor and that's really hurt Agro - he doesn't know where he is! Jaya throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danu Jaya!
Danu Jaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Delaghomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delaghomba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delaghomba looks to throw a body kick
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Delaghomba just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson swings for the body but Delaghomba moves out of range.
Svensson misses with a body shot
and Delaghomba counters with a head kick. That will keep Svensson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delaghomba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delaghomba counters with a right hand to the body.
Delaghomba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delaghomba looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well.
Delaghomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaghomba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Svensson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delaghomba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Svensson clinches up with Delaghomba and pushes him back against the cage.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Svensson effectively controlling the action here.
Svensson is pushing Delaghomba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Svensson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Delaghomba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Delaghomba is breathing heavily.
Svensson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruno Svensson.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson scores with a sloppy right hand. Delaghomba should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaghomba slips a jab from Svensson.
Donk. Svensson catches Delaghomba right on the button with a cross.
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Delaghomba's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Delaghomba works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Delaghomba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svensson tries to bum rush Delaghomba with a series of wild strikes but Delaghomba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Svensson does no damage.
Svensson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDelaghomba.
Delaghomba throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruno Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Delaghomba saw that one coming.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Delaghomba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Delaghomba lands a head kick!
Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaghomba connects with a nice looking jab.
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Delaghomba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Delaghomba moved out of range nicely.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delaghomba has time to react.#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delaghomba.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaghombas head.
Svensson connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Biete Delaghomba has been cut.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svensson lands a good knee to the midsection. Delaghomba won't want to take too many of those.
Svensson stalling.
Svensson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biete Delaghomba's cut.
That's time! Delaghomba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Svensson misses.
Svensson misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Svensson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delaghomba managing to block the knees to the body from Svensson.
A knee to the head by Svensson.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson pushes Delaghomba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delaghomba tries to stall but Svensson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Delaghomba is blocking nicely.
Delaghomba is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delaghomba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson scores with a shoulder strike.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Delaghomba misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
Delaghomba tries to break free but Svensson pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Svensson lands a shot to the body.
Svensson working Delaghomba over with knees to the body.
Svensson lands a good knee to the midsection. Delaghomba won't want to take too many of those.
Svensson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delaghomba up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Svensson is stalling here.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Svensson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Delaghomba's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaghomba being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruno Svensson.
Delaghomba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svensson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Delaghomba's ribs.#T3#
Svensson jabs at Delaghomba's body.
Good exchange - Svensson coming out on top.#ROC2#Delaghomba is rocked!#KD2#
Svensson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Delaghomba sprawling to the canvas! Delaghomba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Svensson finish him?!
Oh Delaghomba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delaghomba leaves his chin hanging out and Svensson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Delaghomba crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Svensson!

Event: SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
Castro has his takedown stuffed
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Castro dives into side control. #REVR#
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McLaughlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castro scoring with punches from side control.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin prevents Castro from improving position. #T1#
McLaughlin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
Castro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Castro advances nicely into full mount.
Castro cracks McLaughlin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB2#
Castro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McLaughlin has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Castro working for a submission but McLaughlin is keeping him at bay.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Castro has isolated one of McLaughlin's arms. McLaughlin looking to fight him off but Castro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Castro!
Thiago Castro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Kazlauskas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazlauskas jabs at Zulu's body.
Good exchange - Kazlauskas coming out on top.#CL2#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Kazlauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kazlauskas fails to land.
Zulu taking a breather.
Kazlauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazlauskas misses with a body punch.
Kazlauskas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazlauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu trying to stall but Kazlauskas improves his position.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kazlauskas misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazlauskas avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu is working for takedown but Kazlauskas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kazlauskas tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazlauskas misses with the head strike.
Kazlauskas tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Kazlauskas tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Kazlauskas back against the ropes.
Kazlauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazlauskas tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazlauskas misses with some punches.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Kazlauskas takes a shot to the head.
Kazlauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazlauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazlauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Kazlauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Kazlauskas presses Zulu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazlauskas controls his hands.
Kazlauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Kazlauskas misses with some punches.
Kazlauskas lands with a right to the head.
Kazlauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kazlauskas as Zulu tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazlauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazlauskas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazlauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazlauskass head. #ROC2#Kazlauskas is rocked!
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Kazlauskas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazlauskas misses with the head strike. #T3#
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazlauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Kazlauskas is blocking nicely.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas blocks an uppercut.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas seems to have got his legs back now.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Kazlauskas has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Kazlauskas has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kazlauskas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazlauskas managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Kazlauskas lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Kazlauskas - that landed with a thud.
Kazlauskas lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Zulu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zulu lands a big right hand that drops Kazlauskas! The killer instinct kicks in and Zulu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zulu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu!

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Belly.
Belly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Belly dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belly darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Belly into the cage.
A short uppercut from Takeda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belly as Takeda tries to tie him up.
Takeda seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Takeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belly blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Takeda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Belly lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Belly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takeda jabs at Belly's body.#TD#
Belly drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belly is stalling in the full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Belly wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Belly tries to stand but Takeda is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Takeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belly is now in half guard.
Takeda gets full guard.
Takeda 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.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Belly pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Belly is going to stand back up.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Belly gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Belly has his feet on Takeda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly 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#
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belly is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belly is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom.
Belly trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #T1#
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeda slips a straight right by Belly.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Takeda sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Belly throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
As Belly backs off Takeda throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belly scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Belly is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it. #TD#
Belly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takeda to the mat! Takeda manages to get full guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Belly advances position into side control!#T3#
Belly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takeda gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Takeda is doing well to control the position and prevent Belly from advancing to side control.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda looking to control. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle here but Belly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Jello Belly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly misses the jab.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Belly lands a two punch combo.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Donk. Belly catches Takeda right on the button with a cross.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Belly slips the punch.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Belly takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Takeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belly's half guard.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Takeda prevents Belly from improving his position.
Takeda throwing shots but Belly is blocking nicely.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda is keen to just control but Belly is a slippery customer.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeda works his way into side control.
Belly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jello Belly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Belly wants to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly dodges the ground and pound from Takeda.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda lands an elbow.
Takeda cracks Belly with a big elbow.

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 Jello Belly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belly, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jello Belly!
Jello Belly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Burger misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burger blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera 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.
Vera slips a jab from Burger.
A swing and a miss from Burger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Vera.
Burger throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burger lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burger is defended easily by Vera.#T1#
Burger moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Burger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera lands with an overhand left.
Burger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burger sizes up Vera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burger punishes Vera's body with a nice straight punch.
Burger looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Vera misses its target.
Burger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera blocks a low kick nicely.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Burger misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burger misses with a looping right.
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burger jabs at Vera's body.
Burger throws a lazy body kick
and Vera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burger misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Vera misses the target.
Burger looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Burger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Vera blocks a jab.
It looked like Vera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burger misses with a hook
enabling Vera to counter with a crisp jab.
Burger scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Burger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Burger.
Burger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vera connects with a body shot.
Vera misses the jab.
Burger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burger throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Burger lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Burger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range.
Burger throws a body kick that misses.
Vera staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Vera clinches.
Burger scores with a shot to the side of Vera's head.
Vera tries a body shot but Burger blocks it. #BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Burger drops Vera with a beautiful combination! Vera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burger is looking for the KO!
Burger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Burger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vera sprawls well. Vera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burger gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ham Burger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Burger jabs Vera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
Burger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burger looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Good work by Vera as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burger doesn't seem phased though.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Vera backs off Burger throws a huge counter combo but Vera manages to avoid it all.
Vera misses with a body shot
and Burger counters with a left to the body.
Vera avoids the body shot from Burger.
Vera tries to clinch up.
Vera slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Burger.
An attempted straight right counter from Vera misses the target.#T1#
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Vera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burger thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Burger tries to land a leg kick but Vera saw it coming and moves away.
Burger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burger throws a low kick, looking for Vera's leg but Vera calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Burger scores with a jab to the body.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burger counter with a right hand.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Burger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera looks to throw the jab but Burger is out of range.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Nice uppercut lands for Burger. That snapped Vera's head back.
Burger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burger misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a one-two to the body.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vera with a hook.#T3#
Vera slips a jab from Burger.
Burger thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Burger tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Burger connects with a jab.
Burger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Vera sizes up Burger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vera checks a low kick from Burger.
Burger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burger finds it's way round the side to connect with Vera's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vera tries to clinch but Burger moves away #KD2#
and Burger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vera! Burger lets Vera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
Vera bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Burger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vera falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vera was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ham Burger!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ham Burger waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Milka misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Milka scores with a kick to the body.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Milka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Milka!#REVR#
Ward trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Milka stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Milka lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Milka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Milka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Milka punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milka.
Milka lands a front kick.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Milka tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Milka connects with a looping right hand.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Milka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Milka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Milka has managed to clinch.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Milka.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Milka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Milka counters by clinching up.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
Ward wants to break free but Milka has control.
Milka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Milka.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Ward taking a breather.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward trying to stall but Milka improves his position.
Milka is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milka down to the mat. Milka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward moves away from the strike by Milka.
Milka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back. #CUT#That has opened up William Ward's cut even more.
Milka tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
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##CL#
Milka takes the fight into the clinch.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Milka letting Ward take a breather here.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Ward wants a takedown.
Ward can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Milka manages to break the clinch.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL#
Milka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milka throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka lands with a good body shot.
Milka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Milka has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Ward being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Milka stalling against the cage.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Milka stalls.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Milka lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Milka takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ward is rocked!#CL#
Milka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Milka finish him?#T3#
Milka leaning against his opponent.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Milka. Milka maintains the clinch.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Milka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Milka clinches with his opponent.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka scores with a spinning back kick!
Ward is breathing heavily.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC#
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Milka.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Milka moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward. #CL#
Milka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Milka gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.#BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Milka there.#CUT#The cut above William Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Milka does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Milka moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward missing with a left hand there. Milka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milka lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Milka throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milka is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Milka circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Milka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Milka breaks the clinch.
Milka is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milka tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milka to the ground. Milka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milka throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Milka throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milka wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ward trying to control but Milka is working from the bottom.
Ward throws a strike but Milka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Ward is working an open guard so Milka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milka is defending well.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ward wants to stall.
Ward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milka moves out of range of the body kick.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milka can pounce on him.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Rico Milka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward tries to move into range but Milka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Milka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milka 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Milka!
Rico Milka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Janjan avoids the body shot from Breischer.
Breischer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janjan.
Breischer feints a jab promting Janjan to slip. Breischer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Janjan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Breischer works Janjan's body with a nice hook.
Breischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janjan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Janjan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breischer is fending him off so far but Janjan persists. Nope, Breischer circles away and we're back to standing.
Breischer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Breischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Breischer misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Janjan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Breischer won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Breischer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Janjan working the ground and pound but Breischer is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan working away.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan throws a strike aimed at the side of Breischer's head but Breischer avoids it well.
Breischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breischer tries to get out of the position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Janjan cracks Breischer with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Janjan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Janjan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breischer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Janjan is putting a hurting on Breischer here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Janjan trying to control the position but Breischer is working away.
Janjan landing strikes.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here as Janjan stalls from top position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Janjan working the head and body with strikes.
Breischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janjan on the ground.
Breischer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Breischer is rocked!
Janjan working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Breischer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breischer is breathing heavily.
Breischer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Janjan! That's hurt Breischer! Will he recover? Janjan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodong Janjan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kert Breischer was interviewed post fight and said 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a double jab.
Johnson 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.#KD#
Wolf-Fang lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Wolf-Fang takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf-Fang finish him?
Wolf-Fang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Wolf-Fang does no damage. #T1#
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Wolf-Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolf-Fang throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Wolf-Fang moves away from the strike by Johnson.
It looked like Wolf-Fang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Wolf-Fang staying out of range there.
Johnson lunges at Wolf-Fang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf-Fang's hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Remi Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wolf-Fang misses. #T2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolf-Fang misses with the combination.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.#T3#
Wolf-Fang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Wolf-Fang persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf-Fang with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Wolf-Fang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf-Fang lands a high kick!
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Wolf-Fang misses with a head kick.
Wolf-Fang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson punishes Wolf-Fang's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolf-Fang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf-Fang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Wolf-Fang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolf-Fang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a good cross that connects.
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 Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Wolf-Fang shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wolf-Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Wolf-Fang tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Wolf-Fang avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf-Fang counters with a two punch combo.
Wolf-Fang fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf-Fang tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf-Fang connects with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf-Fang lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson lunges at Wolf-Fang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf-Fang's hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##CL#
Wolf-Fang moves into the clinch.
Wolf-Fang slows down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf-Fang slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Wolf-Fang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Wolf-Fang manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Wolf-Fang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Wolf-Fang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamcha Wolf-Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf-Fang swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf-Fang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remi Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolf-Fang scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Wolf-Fang's defenses.
Wolf-Fang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Johnson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Johnson!
An out of breath Remi Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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