Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 234 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Dudeson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassidy under the eye.
Cassidy misses with a combination #TD#
and Dudeson counters with a single leg into guard. Cassidy didn't expect that.
Dudeson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dudeson works over Cassidy with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudeson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cassidy can't keep his opponent in guard - Dudeson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cassidy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Cassidy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudeson.
Dudeson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cassidy's head.
Dudeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dudeson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cassidy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassidy is trying to stand.
Dudeson wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes.
Cassidy is not content to let Dudeson control the position.#T2#
Cassidy is controlling Dudeson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet.
Dudeson is keen to just control but Cassidy is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cassidy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dudeson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cassidy defends it well.
Dudeson wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cassidy trying to hold on to Dudeson's head to control him but Dudeson postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dudeson looking to score a takedown here. Cassidy is defending well but Dudeson drives through and ends up in Cassidy's guard.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Dudeson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cassidy looking to control.
Cassidy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Dudeson works over Cassidy with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Cassidy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dudeson stacks Cassidy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dudeson!
You can see the frustration on Cassidy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy is letting Dudeson control him for a moment.
Cassidy is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cassidy struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dudeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudeson dives in and grabs Cassidy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes down on Dudeson's head and hops out.
Nice straight punches there by Dudeson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudeson.#TD#
Dudeson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dudeson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
Dudeson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Dudeson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy is trying to stand back up but Dudeson is controlling him
Dudeson winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cassidy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudeson.
Cassidy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Dudeson prevents Cassidy from improving his position.
Dudeson is thwarting Cassidy's attempts to control the position.
Dudeson is trying to control. Cassidy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cassidy tries to kick Dudeson off but Dudeson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cassidy wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy.
Dudeson wants to pass to mount but Cassidy is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cassidy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dudeson is pressing down on Cassidy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cassidy is holding on for now.
Dudeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cassidy trying to control here.
Dudeson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cassidy is doing well to control the position and prevent Dudeson from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Dudeson seems content to control.#T3#
Dudeson wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Cassidy actively working from the bottom here.
Dudeson winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dudeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Dudeson.
Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dudeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cassidy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cassidy keeping control of the position.
Cassidy trying to control but Dudeson postures up. #T4#
Dudeson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cassidy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dudeson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dudeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dudeson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dudeson won't let Cassidy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson raining down shots from the mount!
Dudeson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Dudeson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Dudeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Cassidy takes one to the side of the head.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudeson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Dudeson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cassidy was covering up waiting for the punch and Dudeson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cassidy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudeson's guard. #REVB#
Dudeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassidy is one step ahead there.
Cassidy trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
Dudeson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dudeson pulls Cassidy in close to prevent any damage.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cassidy preventing the sweep.
Cassidy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dudeson looking to control.
Cassidy trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
Cassidy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cassidy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudeson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dudeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
Dudeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudeson, not yet.
Cassidy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudeson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudeson is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dudeson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cassidy wants to control but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson is working Cassidy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cassidy to see if he's OK.
Dudeson wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Dudeson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cassidy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cassidy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
Jamison Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudeson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cassidy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dudeson looking to sit in guard and control but Cassidy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cassidy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudeson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassidy won't allow Dudeson to sweep him here.
Dudeson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cassidy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dudeson's guard. #T4#
Dudeson keeping hold of Cassidy's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Cassidy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudeson is just riding it out for now. Cassidy eventually gives up the hold.
Dudeson is concentrating on defense, preventing Cassidy from advancing position.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cassidy is working for a kimura but Dudeson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dudeson is trying to get back to full guard.

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 Dude Dudeson.
Well Dudeson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
Post fight, Dude Dudeson took to the microphone: 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
The defeated Jamison Cassidy had this to say: 'I will write about this in my book.'.

Event: DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Juniors Jr. works Buckets's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Juniors Jr. darts in and clinches Buckets up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juniors Jr. creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Buckets has been cut.
Juniors Jr. stalling against the cage.
Juniors Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Juniors Jr. will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buckets up against the cage.
Buckets being controlled against the cage.
Juniors Jr. receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Buckets lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juniors Jr. backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buckets throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniors Jr. crunches a lovely knee into Buckets's ribcage.
Buckets is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Juniors Jr. jumps into guard, dragging Buckets to the mat.
Juniors Jr. pulls Buckets in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juniors Jr. is on top in guard. #REVB#
Juniors Jr. landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Juniors Jr. seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juniors Jr.'s corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juniors Jr. trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juniors Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Buckets looking for a guillotine here but Juniors Jr. defends easily.
Juniors Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckets tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Juniors Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juniors Jr. is one step ahead there.
Juniors Jr. sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buckets wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Juniors Jr. trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buckets manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Buckets stopping the sweep attempt from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Buckets tries to free his leg and advance position but Juniors Jr. is retaining full guard.
Juniors Jr. trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buckets lands a glancing blow to the side of Juniors Jr.'s head.#T4#
Juniors Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juniors Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Buckets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juniors Jr. avoids the elbow strike from Buckets, against the cage.
Juniors Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juniors Jr. has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juniors Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
Buckets just leaning against Juniors Jr., taking a breather.
Buckets lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Juniors Jr. breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckets looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets checks a low kick from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. slips under a jab from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Buckets's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Buckets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckets backing away here, and Juniors Jr. unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Juniors Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Buckets is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Buckets rushes Juniors Jr. and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buckets lands an elbow inside that Juniors Jr. shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckets avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckets avoiding damage as Juniors Jr. throws knees to the body.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juniors Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets stalling the fight.
Juniors Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets lands a left hand.
Juniors Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckets is defending well for now.
Buckets managing to block the knees to the body from Juniors Jr..
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
Buckets wants to stall.
Buckets misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Buckets misses with some punches.
Juniors Jr. has Buckets pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckets manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juniors Jr. tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Buckets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Juniors Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckets avoids it.
Juniors Jr. working aggressively here.
Juniors Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Buckets avoids the damage to the body.
Buckets unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juniors Jr. lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juniors Jr. managing to block the knees to the body from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Juniors Jr. managing to block the knees to the body from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juniors Jr. obliges.
Juniors Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Buckets's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body punch.
Juniors Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juniors Jr. crunches a lovely knee into Buckets's ribcage.
Juniors Jr. lands with a right to the head.
Juniors Jr. lands a body shot.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets avoiding damage as Juniors Jr. throws knees to the body.
Juniors Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Juniors Jr. lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Juniors Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juniors Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Buckets avoids the damage to the body.
Juniors Jr. leaning his opponent against the cage.
Juniors Jr. on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Juniors Jr. lands with a right to the head.
Juniors Jr. prevents a body shot from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juniors Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juniors Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juniors Jr. tries to pull guard but Buckets won't allow it.
Jimmy Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J.R. Junior Juniors Jr..
Buckets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buckets cracks Juniors Jr. with a nice body shot.
A short right from Juniors Jr. on the inside.
Buckets avoiding damage as Juniors Jr. throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Juniors Jr. taking a breather.
Juniors Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Buckets is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Juniors Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buckets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juniors Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckets.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Juniors Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Buckets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juniors Jr. backwards.
Juniors Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juniors Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckets is defending well for now.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buckets scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets misses with an elbow strike.
Buckets misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Juniors Jr. decides to pull guard.
Buckets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buckets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juniors Jr..
Buckets throws a jab but it's blocked by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. thinks about the counter body kick.
Buckets misses with an uppercut
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buckets throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juniors Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckets misses with the combination.
Juniors Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
Juniors Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Juniors Jr. instigates a clinch.
Buckets on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buckets throws a head punch that misses.
Buckets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juniors Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Juniors Jr. cracks Buckets with a nice body shot.
Buckets throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Juniors Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
Buckets managing to block the knees to the body from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juniors Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juniors Jr.'s elbow.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Juniors Jr. is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Juniors Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juniors Jr. lands a shot to the body.
Juniors Jr. blocks a body shot from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body punch.
Juniors Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juniors Jr. managing to block the knees to the body from Buckets.
Buckets working aggressively here.
Juniors Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Juniors Jr. controls his hands. #T2#
Juniors Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Juniors Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juniors Jr. tries a knee to the head but Buckets blocks it.
Juniors Jr. tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juniors Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckets.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juniors Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniors Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buckets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juniors Jr. blocks it with crossed arms.
Buckets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juniors Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Juniors Jr. controls the action.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Juniors Jr. using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Juniors Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
Buckets trying to control the position but instead, Juniors Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buckets into the cage.#T3#
Buckets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buckets landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juniors Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juniors Jr. lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Juniors Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Buckets is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juniors Jr..
Stalling in the clinch from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets scores with a shot to the side of Juniors Jr.'s head.
Juniors Jr. throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckets blocks it with crossed arms.
Juniors Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Buckets takes a shot to the head.
Buckets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juniors Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Juniors Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Juniors Jr. leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckets blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckets avoids it.
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buckets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Juniors Jr..
Come on Juniors Jr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Juniors Jr. lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Juniors Jr. takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Juniors Jr. can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juniors Jr. content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J.R. Junior Juniors Jr.!
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jimmy Buckets spoke after the fight, saying 'Jimmy Buckets took an IQ test today and scored 129.'.

Event: AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from McGuire misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T1#
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
McGuire working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from McGuire.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov is working McGuire over against the ropes.
McGuire looks winded!
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?#CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGuire.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot. #T1#
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov leaning against his opponent.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov is working McGuire over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.#T2#
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Magomedov digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the ropes.
Magomedov tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov slows down the pace here.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Good body shot from Magomedov.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Magomedov. #KD#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Magomedov has the Thai clinch. Magomedov obliges, smashing a knee brutally into McGuire's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vincent McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to get into range but Magomedov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McGuire! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Magomedov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Vincent McGuire stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gi'mmie my Money! '.

Event: DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Buckets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Licht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buckets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Licht.
Licht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buckets's hands.
Buckets slips under a jab from Licht.
Licht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buckets thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckets connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Licht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckets.
Licht misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Buckets throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Licht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Licht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckets doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Buckets's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Licht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Licht throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buckets throws a jab but it's blocked by Licht.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckets ducks under a wild hook from Licht.
Licht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckets seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buckets throws the left hand but Licht avoids the punch easily.
Licht misses with a looping right.#T1#
Buckets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buckets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Licht.
A quick step to the side and Buckets tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckets misses the target.
Licht lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Buckets.#CUT#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Licht misses with a left hand
enabling Buckets to counter with a crisp jab.
Licht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buckets misses with a series of wild punches.
Licht looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckets shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Licht fakes the leg kick and cracks Buckets in the body.
Licht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buckets counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Licht does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Buckets has been cut.
Licht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Licht throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckets.
Licht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Licht.
Licht lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buckets backs up against the cage.
Licht scores with a nice right hand.
Buckets throws a jab when Licht was well out of range.
Licht drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Buckets right on the button. Buckets goes down! Licht follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Licht gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nord Licht!
An out of breath Nord Licht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jimmy Buckets spoke after the fight, saying 'Jimmy Buckets took an IQ test today and scored 129.'.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Phetboonme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syndal.
Syndal lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Syndal keeps Phetboonme at a distance using the push kick.
Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal tries to land a front kick but Phetboonme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phetboonme avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Syndal cracks Phetboonme with a good jab.
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Phetboonme.
Syndal throws a right hand that Phetboonme ducks under and follows up with a left that Phetboonme also avoids with ease.
Syndal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Syndal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.#T1##CL#
Syndal tries to keep at a distance but Phetboonme has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Phetboonme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Phetboonme rushes Syndal and presses him up against the cage.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Phetboonme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phetboonme throws a right and a left that Syndal avoids nicely.
Phetboonme scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Phetboonme tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Syndal - that will leave a mark!
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme lands a jab to the nose.
Syndal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Syndal throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndal should have avoided that one.
Phetboonme moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Phetboonme has knocked Syndal down with a huge combo! Phetboonme steps away and waves a wobbly Syndal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Syndal is rocked!
Syndal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Syndal is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
Syndal looks winded!
Syndal throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Syndal throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Phetboonme is looking for a counter combo.
Syndal seems to have recovered his senses.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#CL#
Phetboonme forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.
Phetboonme takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Syndal looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Phetboonme forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Phetboonme clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Phetboonme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phetboonme swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal lands a head shot.
Syndal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phetboonme. Phetboonme obviously looking to wear him down.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Syndal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick which misses Syndal's front leg but catches the back leg as Syndal tries to avoid it. #T4#
Phetboonme lands with a good body shot.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
Phetboonme works the jab nicely.
Syndal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme looks to land a combination. Syndal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal misses with a hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Phetboonme has knocked Syndal down with a huge combo! Phetboonme steps away and waves a wobbly Syndal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Phetboonme scores with a counter punch that sends Syndal to the canvas! Phetboonme smells blood - he's punishing Syndal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Syndal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Cassidy misses with a body shot
and Emperor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jamison Cassidy has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Emperor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cassidy misses with a combination
and Emperor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Emperor circles away.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emperor.
Cassidy throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Emperor blocks a head kick by Cassidy.
Cassidy swings widly with a right hand
letting Emperor counter with a right hand.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Emperor moves out of range.
Emperor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emperor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Emperor keeps it at a distance.
Emperor lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emperor throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emperor.
Emperor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a fast counter high kick but Emperor manages to duck under it in time.
Emperor loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emperor, as that shot connected.
Cassidy throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Emperor counters with a nice right hand that sends Cassidy toppling to the canvas! Cassidy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emperor finish him?!#ROC#Cassidy is rocked!
Cassidy walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Emperor! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emperor!
An out of breath Fedor Emperor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jamison Cassidy was interviewed post fight and said 'I will write about this in my book.'.

Event: AKF 63 | Beukeboom vs. Ponor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Talboteasar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Talboteasar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Talboteasar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Talboteasar was not able to check.
Talboteasar scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.#KD2#
McGuire lands a front kick to the face, that drops Talboteasar to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Talboteasar sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Talboteasar walks into a straight right hand and goes down! McGuire rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Talboteasar has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Talboteasar ducks into a a hook from McGuire and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Talboteasar is rocked!
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Talboteasar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talboteasar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Talboteasar counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Talboteasar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Talboteasar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire 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.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Talboteasar.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Talboteasar avoids it easily.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Talboteasar's shoulder, as Talboteasar tries to avoid the shot.
Talboteasar throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talboteasar.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Talboteasar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Talboteasar connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Talboteasar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
It looked like Talboteasar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire slips a straight right by Talboteasar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Talboteasar in a clinch.
Talboteasar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talboteasar misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent McGuire will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talboteasar is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Talboteasar works the jab nicely.
Talboteasar throws out a powerful jab.
Talboteasar misses with the combination.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Talboteasar blocks it well.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Talboteasar takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Talboteasar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Talboteasar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Talboteasar lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Talboteasar lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Talboteasar throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Talboteasar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talboteasar scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Talboteasar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talboteasar connects with a single shot there.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
Talboteasar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Talboteasar. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Talboteasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Talboteasar backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Talboteasar with a jab.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Talboteasar moves out of range easily.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talboteasar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talboteasar scores with a jab.
Talboteasar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Talboteasar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Talboteasar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Talboteasar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Talboteasar misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Talboteasar lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talboteasar, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Talboteasar avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Talboteasar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from McGuire. #BC#
Talboteasar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Talboteasar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.#T2#
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Talboteasar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talboteasar lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talboteasar works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talboteasar lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talboteasar avoids it.
Talboteasar unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Talboteasar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Talboteasar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Talboteasar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camulius Talboteasar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Talboteasar 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent McGuire!
After winning the bout, Vincent McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Syndal misses with a head kick. #TD#
Syndal gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#SUB#
Syndal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Syndal controlling the action here.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Cubbedge is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Cubbedge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Syndal. #T1#
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syndal stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Syndal slips nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Syndal trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #SUB#
Syndal is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syndal is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syndal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Syndal 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.
Syndal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cubbedge controls his leg. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Syndal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Syndal seems content to control.
Cubbedge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cubbedge .
Syndal trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Syndal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syndal wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Syndal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syndal has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Syndal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cubbedge .#T4#
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cubbedge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Syndal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy.
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 Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Syndal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
Syndal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Syndal wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Syndal 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.#SUB#
Syndal has gone for a leg lock! Cubbedge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Syndal's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal looking to control. #T1#
Syndal wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Syndal is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Syndal has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge prevents Syndal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Syndal is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge . #T3#
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cubbedge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Syndal sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syndal manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Syndal.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syndal pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cubbedge 's waist but Cubbedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Syndal off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Syndal misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cubbedge .
Maverick Syndal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes.
Syndal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cubbedge misses the target.
Syndal scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Syndal feints and as Cubbedge raises his hands in defense, Syndal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Syndal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Syndal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syndal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Syndal trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Syndal can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Syndal gets full guard.
Cubbedge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Syndal blocks nicely.
Cubbedge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cubbedge has gone for a leg lock! Syndal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cubbedge 's guard.#REVR#
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Syndal controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Syndal pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndal defends well.
Syndal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syndal won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cubbedge postures up. #T4#
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Syndal blocks nicely.
Syndal is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !
The defeated Maverick Syndal had this to say: 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Favre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Favre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Favre lands with a nice combination. Yakamoto backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Takaskhi Yakamoto has been cut.
Yakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Favre throws a combination that misses
and Yakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Favre 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.
Favre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yakamoto backs up against the cage.
Yakamoto has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takaskhi Yakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favre misses with a two punch combination.
Favre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Favre moves out of range easily.
Favre Throws a clean left jab. Favre Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Yakamoto's chin! Yakamoto crumbles to the ground and Favre follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Favre!

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

Event: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Susskind instigates a clinch.
Susskind lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Takaskhi Yakamoto has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
Still in the clinch, Susskind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Susskind working aggressively here.
Susskind scores with a shot to the side of Yakamoto's head.
Susskind lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakamoto backwards. #ROC#Yakamoto is rocked!
Susskind misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Susskind finish him?
Susskind drops Yakamoto with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Yakamoto is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Susskind!
Leonard Susskind decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Favre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Favre sprawls and moves away.
Favre throws a nice looking combination but Blackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackson misses with a low kick.
Favre throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackson slips a jab and a cross from Favre.
A punch combination from Favre misses.
Blackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Favre as he avoids it easily.
Favre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aaron Favre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Favre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackson doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Dude Blackson has been cut.
Favre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackson has time to react.
Favre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackson misses with a takedown attempt - Favre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Favre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blackson thumps Favre with a low kick.#T1#
Favre scores with a three punch combo!
Blackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackson throws a big counter combination but Favre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Favre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Favre avoids the head kick by Blackson.
Blackson tries to clinch up
and Favre counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Blackson is rocked!
Favre leaves Blackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Blackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackson delivers a nice body kick.
Favre blocks a leg kick.
Favre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Blackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Favre looks winded!
Favre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Favre throws a hook but Blackson blocks it.
Blackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blackson throws a solid leg kick but Favre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blackson.
Favre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Favre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Favre avoided it.
Blackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Favre sprawls well. Favre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Blackson instigates a clinch. #T3#
Blackson is working for takedown but Favre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Favre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Favre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Blackson manages to break the clinch.
Blackson is looking to clinch but Favre is avoiding it.
Blackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aaron Favre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Favre in his tracks.
Favre loads up on a big right hand but Blackson slips the punch.
Favre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackson moves away from the strike by Favre.
Favre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Favre.#T4##CL#
Blackson clinches up against the cage.
Favre is trying to force a seperation but Blackson has the dominant position.
Favre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Favre is defending well.
Blackson just leaning against Favre, taking a breather.
Blackson lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Favre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackson stalling in the clinch.
Blackson trying to land knees to the body.
Favre scores with a shot to the side of Blackson's head.
Blackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackson can't get the takedown.
Blackson stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Favre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dude Blackson's cut.
That's time! Blackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blackson has his takedown stuffed
and Favre counters with a two punch combo.
Blackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Favre is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Blackson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Blackson from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Favre!

Event: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katajamaki as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
Katajamaki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Katajamaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katajamaki is working Machida over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Katajamaki lands a few punches from side control.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Katajamaki cracks Machida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Machida trying to remain calm as Katajamaki controls from the top position.
Katajamaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Katajamaki is putting a hurting on Machida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big right hand but Machida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Machida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki works to advance to full mount. Machida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki with the ground and pound from mount.
Katajamaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Katajamaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Katajamaki lands a couple of good shots and Machida has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Katajamaki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Machida's head.
Katajamaki softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Katajamaki scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Machida is looking for a way out.
Katajamaki scores with punches to the body.
Katajamaki punishes Machida with strikes from the back mount.
Machida is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Katajamaki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Katajamaki gets his hands free as Machida looks to control.
Machida grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Katajamaki controlling from the back.
Katajamaki is punishing Machida with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Katajamaki lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Machida grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Katajamaki scores with punches from the back.
Katajamaki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Machida hold on?
Katajamaki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machida hold on?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki connects with a big shot to the side of Machida's head.
Katajamaki is landing with strikes. Machida can't take much more of this.
Katajamaki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Katajamaki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Machida to escape the position.
Katajamaki landing with strikes. #ROC2#Machida is rocked!
Machida trying to get back to his feet but Katajamaki is in full control for now.
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Machida from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Katajamaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katajamaki on the ground.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Machida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machida has hold of Katajamaki's hands but Katajamaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Katajamaki is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Katajamaki connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Nice strikes from Katajamaki there.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machida pushes Katajamaki off but Katajamaki dives into side control.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Katajamaki staying calm.#T2#
Katajamaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Machida's temple.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katajamaki lands a few punches from side control.
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machida is working to avoid the ground and pound but Katajamaki connects with a decent elbow.
Katajamaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes. #T3#
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Machida's temple.
Machida is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Katajamaki working away.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Machida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.
Machida is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Katajamaki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Katajamaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Machida some visible discomfort.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Katajamaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Machida is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Katajamaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Quatro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quatro moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
Quatro fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Quatro tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quatro swinging wildly here.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quatro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Quatro moves into range and clinches up with Santos.#T1#
Quatro tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quatro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Quatro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Testo Quatro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quatro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Quatro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quatro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Quatro is looking to clinch.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Quatro closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Santos to work. #TD2#
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Quatro regains guard immediately.
Santos is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quatro is looking to improve his position.
Quatro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Quatro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quatro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Santos!

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