Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2023

#R1#
Walsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walsh looks for the body kick but Anacoreta saw that one coming.
Anacoreta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walsh scoring well with a low kick there.
Anacoreta shoots in but Walsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaiden Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anacoreta takes one to the side of the head.
Walsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anacoreta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anacoreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walsh tries to avoid it but Anacoreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walsh to the ground. Walsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walsh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Anacoreta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anacoreta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Anacoreta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. Anacoreta is now in Walsh's guard.
Anacoreta passes Walsh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Anacoreta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anacoreta trying to mount his opponent but Walsh defends it.
Anacoreta wants to take a breather but Walsh is having none of it.
Anacoreta controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anacoreta is looking to advance position but Walsh won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Anacoreta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walsh wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anacoreta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walsh is not content to let Anacoreta control the position.
Anacoreta wants to pass the guard but Walsh is defending well.
Anacoreta slows the pace down in half guard.
Walsh looks winded!#T3#
Anacoreta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anacoreta moves to back control.
Walsh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anacoreta. #SUB#
Anacoreta has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Walsh is defending well but eventually Anacoreta manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Walsh has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luca Anacoreta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Anacoreta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalidov's guard.
Anacoreta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Anacoreta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chalidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anacoreta on the ground.
Chalidov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anacoreta is controlling him.
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.
Anacoreta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anacoreta wants to pass the guard but Chalidov is keeping the position.#T1#
Anacoreta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chalidov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anacoreta is stalling in the full guard.
Anacoreta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Anacoreta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chalidov wants to control but Anacoreta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anacoreta controlling the pace.
Anacoreta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chalidov! #T3#
Anacoreta controlling the pace for now.
Anacoreta fails to take his opponent's back.
Anacoreta controlling from mount.
Chalidov working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Anacoreta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anacoreta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalidov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Anacoreta looking to finish Chalidov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chalidov!
Anacoreta takes Chalidov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chalidov is in trouble.
I would not like to be Chalidov right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalidov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Anacoreta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Anacoreta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Chalidov moves into range and clinches up with Anacoreta.#TD2#
Anacoreta pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Anacoreta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chalidov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Anacoreta is tightening it up a little... Chalidov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chalidov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chalidov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Anacoreta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luca Anacoreta!

Event: RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danis.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Danis manages to avoid it.
Danis throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danis.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Danis misses.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Danis misses the body punch
and Danis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Danis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis blocks a jab.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danis misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Danis.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danis is defended easily by Alvarez.
As Danis looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Danis just gets out of the way.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.#T2#
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danis.
Danis has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Danis tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Danis is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.#T3#
Danis darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Danis into the cage.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Danis tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez counters with a big right hand! Oh Danis is in trouble here! Alvarez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jackson Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dillon Danis had this to say: 'It is what it is, man'.

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Altieri keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Altieri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Altieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peramaki keeps working.
Altieri throwing shots but Peramaki is blocking nicely.
Peramaki is looking to get back to full guard here but Altieri has managed to pass to side control instead.
Peramaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Altieri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altieri has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Altieri wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Altieri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Altieri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki is the new welterweight champion!

Event: -GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ming throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Ming lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Ming lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Ming takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Ming needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Thompson just on the top of the head. Thompson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penny Ming! Penny Ming retains his lightweight title!

Event: -GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Honghui is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honghui is working hard here to advance position.
Honghui can't do much from the bottom here.
Honghui is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor tries to stand but Honghui is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
Honghui is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Honghui is looking to get back to his feet here but Taylor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Honghui's back.
Taylor is not going to allow Honghui to sit and survive in this position.
Honghui tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Honghui's body.
Honghui is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Honghui is really stuck here.
Honghui turns into Taylor and is now in his guard.
Honghui trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honghui prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Honghui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Honghui 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 Taylor.#SUB#
Honghui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Honghui takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Honghui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Honghui working away.
Taylor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor is holding on to half guard well.
Honghui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Honghui wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Honghui is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chang Honghui 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#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Honghui counters with a head kick that drops Taylor to the mat! Taylor scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Taylor is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Honghui finish him?
Honghui punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Honghui lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Taylor - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Honghui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chang Honghui!

Event: -GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Good exchange - Petrosyan coming out on top.
Petrosyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice body shot.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrosyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke slips under a jab from Petrosyan.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Petrosyan cracks Beneke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Petrosyan.
Beneke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke tests Petrosyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Petrosyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrosyan. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrosyan is wise to it.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrosyan.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke tries to land a leg kick but Petrosyan saw it coming and moves away.
Petrosyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Petrosyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.#T3#
Petrosyan misses with a jab to the body
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Petrosyan as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beneke lands a jab-cross combination.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrosyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Petrosyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrosyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Petrosyan's head back.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrosyan in his tracks.
Petrosyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrosyan. Petrosyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Petrosyan's leg but Petrosyan calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan misses with a body shot.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Petrosyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.
Petrosyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrosyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.#T1#
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrosyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrosyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Petrosyan throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrosyan slips under a jab.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrosyan blocks a leg kick.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Petrosyan's body. Petrosyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Petrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.#T3#
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Petrosyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrosyan misses its target.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke throws a right hand that Petrosyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrosyan also avoids with ease.
Beneke throws a front kick aimed at Petrosyan's knee but Petrosyan avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrosyan misses the target.
Beneke shoots in but Petrosyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Beneke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Petrosyan seems unphased.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Petrosyan scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Jab by Beneke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.
A quick step to the side and Petrosyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
A big left from Beneke misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Petrosyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beneke!
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Petrosyan throws out a powerful jab.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Petrosyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Petrosyan is looking for a counter combo.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrosyan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan slips a straight right by Beneke.
Petrosyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects with a body shot.#T2#
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Petrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrosyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Petrosyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Petrosyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a series of strikes. Beneke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Beneke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke misses the jab.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrosyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke motions for Petrosyan to come forward. Beneke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beneke 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Our winner, Mark Beneke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 41: Mogg v Ship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Altieri throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Altieri gets the takedown into side control.
Altieri is putting a hurting on Sonnen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Altieri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Altieri prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Altieri lands strikes from half guard.
Altieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Altieri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Altieri is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Altieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Altieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Altieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Altieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen wants to sweep but Altieri has passed to side control!
Sonnen tries to improve position but can't.
Altieri landing strikes.
Altieri creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Altieri lands a few punches from side control.
Altieri controlling the position from side mount.
Altieri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sonnen some visible discomfort.
Altieri working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sonnen is looking to reverse the position.
Altieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Altieri scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Sonnen is rocked!
Sonnen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sonnen is still in real trouble! Can Altieri finish him?
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Altieri moves into full mount! #T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Altieri! Sonnen is hurt baaadly! Altieri is firing away with more strikes - Sonnen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Altieri!
Luca Altieri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
Hammer tries to clinch but Danis is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Danis does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Hammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danis is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danis to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Danis is retaining full guard.
Danis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danis is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up. #SUB#
Hammer is posturing up here but Danis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Danis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Danis!
Dillon Danis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Anacoreta blocks a jab.
Anacoreta tries to counter with a clinch but Moker shakes him off and moves away.
Moker throws a shot from downtown. Anacoreta moves away and avoids it.
Anacoreta with the counter takedown but Moker avoids it easily.
Crunch! Moker slams his shin into Anacoreta's torso.
Moker looks for the body kick but Anacoreta saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Moker coming out on top.
Moker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anacoreta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anacoreta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moker defends it well.
Nice cross by Moker.
Moker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anacoreta is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moker. Anacoreta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moker sets himself, and Anacoreta steps forward looking for the clinch! Moker avoids it this time.
Anacoreta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anacoreta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anacoreta.
Moker slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moker. Anacoreta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anacoreta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Moker jabs Anacoreta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anacoreta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moker slips under a jab.
Moker misses with a hook.
Moker scores with a jab to the head.
Anacoreta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brendan Moker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anacoreta back to the cage. Moker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moker jabs Anacoreta right on the nose. Anacoreta blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Anacoreta is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moker drops Anacoreta with a naaaaasty hook - Anacoreta is in real trouble here! Moker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Moker!
A very excited looking Brendan Moker 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: -GFC 4-
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Baloyi. Beautiful body shot.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloyi sprawls well. Baloyi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Baloyi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Baloyi catches Shannon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Mark Shannon has been cut.
Shannon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baloyi defends well and Shannon ends up having to push Baloyi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baloyi throws a looping overhand right but Shannon ducks down to avoid it.
Shannon ducks under a wild hook from Baloyi.
Keon Baloyi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baloyi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baloyi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baloyi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keon Baloyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Shannon.
Good exchange - Baloyi coming out on top.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloyi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baloyi lands with a straight right. Shannon didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Shannon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Baloyi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Baloyi!

Event: -GFC 4-
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Taylor stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mesquita throws up his legs and catches Taylor in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Taylor tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mesquita! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Murylo Mesquita!

Event: RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Altieri shoots in for a takedown but Chomofsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Altieri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chomofsky is out of range and Altieri settles back down.
Altieri doesn't manage to clinch there - Chomofsky circles away.
Chomofsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chomofsky somewhat.
Altieri misses with a straight right.
Altieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chomofsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Altieri defends it well.
Altieri throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Chomofsky counters with a shoot takedown. Altieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Altieri keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Altieri holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Chomofsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Chomofsky looking to pass the guard.
Chomofsky trying to control but Altieri is working from the bottom.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Altieri is keeping the position.
Altieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Altieri tries to get out of the position.
Altieri can't keep his opponent in guard - Chomofsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Altieri wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Altieri wants to improve his position but Chomofsky is controlling well.
Altieri trying to control but Chomofsky postures up. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is trying to work for a kimura but Altieri is defending well.
Still in half guard, Chomofsky seems content to control.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Altieri is just riding it out for now. Chomofsky eventually gives up the hold.
Chomofsky is looking to stall here but Altieri recovers full guard. #T3#
Chomofsky slips nicely into half guard.
Chomofsky is pressing down on Altieri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altieri is holding on for now.
Chomofsky prevents Altieri from improving his position.
Chomofsky trying to control from Altieri's half guard. Altieri has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Chomofsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Altieri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chomofsky has Altieri in his guard.#REVR#
Altieri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chomofsky looking to control.
Chomofsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altieri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chomofsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altieri is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky trying to control but Altieri is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky misses with a looping left.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altieri but Altieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Altieri tries to sprawl out of it but Chomofsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Altieri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chomofsky's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chomofsky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chomofsky avoids the body shot from Altieri. #TD#
Altieri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Altieri is trying to control. Chomofsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for a triangle here. Altieri is fighting it but it looks tight! Chomofsky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Altieri is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: -GFC 3-
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Mesquita is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily. #T1#
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mesquita works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Thompson pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Thompson throws a leg kick but Mesquita sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesquita controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself. #T4#
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Jordan Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mesquita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here.
Rafael Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Mesquita takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mesquita's temple. #T1#
Thompson is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Thompson stalling. #T3#
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mesquita gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson postures up in Mesquita's guard and throws a big left but Mesquita blocks it.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!#T1#
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson gets to his feet and stands over Mesquita, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mesquita felt that one! Thompson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mesquita from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Thompson!

Event: -GFC 3-
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrosyan throws out the jab.
Max Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Petrosyan against the cage.
Petrosyan prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Petrosyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #BC#
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrosyan is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrosyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Petrosyan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petrosyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Petrosyan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Petrosyan back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrosyan slows down the pace here.
Johnson letting Petrosyan take a breather here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Petrosyan breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Petrosyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Petrosyan misses.
Petrosyan lands a body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Petrosyan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson wants to clinch but Petrosyan slips to the side
and Petrosyan counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Johnson badly! Petrosyan follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Johnson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Petrosyan finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giorgio Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Giorgio Petrosyan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Max Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'we tried we just need to hit the gym more and come back and be 10 times better then the next guy.'.

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
The Kidd throws a body punch but Danis moves out of range.
Danis misses with a wild body shot.
The Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juice The Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Kidd misses with an uppercut. Danis saw that one coming.#TD#
Danis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Kidd sprawls well initially but Danis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Kidd gets full guard.
The Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Kidd keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Danis passes The Kidd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis wants to control but The Kidd is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Danis wants to work for an arm triangle but The Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Kidd tries to get to full guard but Danis has control of the leg. #T1#
The Kidd is trying to stand up here but Danis is controlling him well.
Danis trying to control from half guard but The Kidd is working away. #SUB#
Danis seems to be looking for submissions.
The Kidd is not content to let Danis control the position.
The Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Danis is trying to work for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well. #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.#SUB2#
The Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danis pulls his head out easily.
Danis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kidd defending well though.
Danis stops The Kidd from getting back to his feet.
The Kidd is looking for a sweep. Danis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danis trying to control from half guard but The Kidd is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Danis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

The Kidd kicks Danis off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
The Kidd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Danis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Kidd's guard.
Danis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Kidd is trying to escape the position but Danis is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Danis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Danis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Kidd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
The Kidd seems a little lost for a moment, as Danis dominates the positioning.#T4#
Danis trying to control the action but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
Danis is really struggling to control The Kidd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Kidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kidd taking a bit of punishment here - Danis scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Danis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from The Kidd.#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.#TD#
Danis shoots in and gets a takedown into The Kidd's guard.
Danis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Kidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Kidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danis controls the pace.
Danis wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving.
Danis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kidd can do to turn this around?
The Kidd wants to stand and escape but Danis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danis passes The Kidd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Danis wants to free his trapped foot but The Kidd is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
The Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Danis is looking to take a break and control but The Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Danis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Kidd is looking for a sweep. Danis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Kidd is staying active underneath Danis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danis was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kidd.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danis.
Danis slips a jab from The Kidd.
The Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Kidd misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD#
Danis drives through with a takedown into The Kidd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danis won't allow The Kidd to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving.
Danis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Kidd wants to stand but Danis is controlling the position.
Danis cracks The Kidd with a solid left hand.
Dillon Danis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
The Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Danis trying to control but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
Danis passes into half guard.
Danis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Danis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Kidd tries to roll over but Danis keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Danis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Danis ducks under a wild hook from The Kidd.
The Kidd throws a hook to the side of Danis's head but Danis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danis slips a straight right by The Kidd.
The Kidd throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Danis counters by moving into the clinch.
Danis controlling the action here for a moment.
Danis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Kidd is looking to break free of the clinch but Danis has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Kidd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danis tries to pull guard but The Kidd holds him up against the cage and eventually Danis drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##BC2#
The Kidd breaks the clinch.
Danis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Kidd.
The Kidd looks to throw the jab but Danis is out of range.
The Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As The Kidd backs away, Danis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Danis blocks a jab.
Danis shoots for a takedown but The Kidd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kidd misses with a hook. Danis ducked under it nicely.
Danis staying out of range there.
Danis drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Kidd sprawls and moves away.
The Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kidd misses with a straight left. #T2#
The Kidd misses with a right hand #TD#
and Danis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danis.
Danis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danis stops The Kidd from standing up.
The Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Danis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Danis lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Danis wants to work for an arm triangle but The Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Danis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Kidd is trying to stand back up but Danis is controlling him
The Kidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Danis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Danis drops back looking for a leg! The Kidd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Kidd manages to kick Danis off! Danis jumps back into The Kidd's guard.
The Kidd keeping full guard, as Danis tries to pass.
Juice The Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Danis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danis pushing down on The Kidd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Kidd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Danis seems to be working for a kimura but The Kidd defends the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Danis!
A determined Dillon Danis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: -GFC 2-
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Shannon moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Shannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shannon swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith works over Shannon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Shannon has been cut.
Shannon walks into a jab.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Shannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T1#
Shannon checks a leg kick nicely.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Shannon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith 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#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Shannon shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shannon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Shannon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Shannon up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Shannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Shannon wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shannon.
Shannon avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Shannon. #T3##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Shannon tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to circle away but Shannon has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shannon prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith clinches. #T4##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shannon tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a combination. Shannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Shannon's head but Shannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Smith connects with the punch.#CUT2#Mark Shannon's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Smith drops Shannon with a beautiful combination! Shannon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Shannon is rocked!#T1#
Shannon blocks a head kick by Smith.
Calan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shannon.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.#T2#
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Mark Shannon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shannon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mark Shannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shannon takes one on the button.
Shannon closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to bum rush Shannon with a series of wild strikes but Shannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith cracks Shannon with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Mark Shannon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Shannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shannon seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.#CL2#
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shannon defends well.
Shannon looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shannon misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith pushes Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shannon backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.#ROC2# Shannon is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calan Smith!

Event: RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Pym lands with a nice body punch.
Pym misses with a double jab.
Pym throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altieri tries to land a body kick
and Pym counters with a nice body shot.
Altieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pym under the eye.
Pym tests Altieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Altieri with that takedown attempt.
Pym lands a slapping body shot.
Altieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pym.
Altieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Altieri clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Altieri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Altieri blocks a body shot from Pym. #T1#
Altieri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pym.
A shot in the inside from Pym.
Pym lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pym creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altieri misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Pym as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Altieri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Altieri manages to end up in side control.
Altieri is looking to take a break and control but Pym is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altieri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pym is not content to let Altieri control the position.
Altieri lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Pym can't do much from the bottom here.
Pym taking punishment in the form of punches.
Altieri taking a breather here.
Pym is looking to regain half guard here but Altieri keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Altieri controlling from side mount.
Altieri landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pym can do anything to dispel that myth.
Altieri in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Altieri working the body and head with strikes.
Pym tries to improve position but can't.
Altieri wants to control but Pym is keeping him busy.
Altieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Altieri scoring with punches and elbows.
Pym takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Altieri working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Pym is rocked!
Altieri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pym will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altieri working the ground and pound.
Pym is still in real trouble! Can Altieri finish him?
Altieri in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pym looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Altieri turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Altieri!
Luca Altieri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: - GFC 1-
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrosyan throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke slips under a jab from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke 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.
Petrosyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrosyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Petrosyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Beneke misses with a hook. Petrosyan ducked under it nicely.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Petrosyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
Petrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Petrosyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beneke.
Beneke misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp one two that drops Beneke! Petrosyan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beneke to his feet! Beneke is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke walks into a left hand. #T2#
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
Donk. Beneke catches Petrosyan right on the button with a cross.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrosyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Petrosyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
As Beneke looks to move away, Petrosyan throws a big counter combo but Beneke just gets out of the way.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Petrosyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Petrosyan has knocked Beneke down with a huge combo! Petrosyan steps away and waves a wobbly Beneke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke digs a good hook to Petrosyan's body.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Petrosyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke. #T3#
A jab from Beneke misses.
Petrosyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrosyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrosyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrosyan tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrosyan digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke tries to bum rush Petrosyan with a series of wild strikes but Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beneke dodges the punch combination from Petrosyan. #T4#
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke throws the left hand but Petrosyan avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Beneke catches Petrosyan right on the button with a cross.
Petrosyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrosyan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
A big left from Petrosyan misses.
Beneke lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrosyan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Petrosyan counters with a three punch combo that has Beneke backing up. Beneke nods at Petrosyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan looks to land a combination. Beneke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Petrosyan's leg but Petrosyan calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan takes one on the button.
Beneke throws a leg kick which misses Petrosyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrosyan tries to avoid it.
Petrosyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrosyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Beneke misses.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrosyan misses its target.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrosyan.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrosyan.
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke throws out a leg kick but Petrosyan moves out of range and Beneke only half commits.
Petrosyan misses with a hook.
Beneke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrosyan.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Petrosyan sprawls well.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Petrosyan ducks down to avoid it.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke misses with a takedown
and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrosyan misses with a looping right.
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!
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan blocks it.
Beneke misses with a hook. Petrosyan ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a two punch combination.
Petrosyan jabs Beneke right on the nose. Beneke blinks but takes it well.
Petrosyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrosyan cracks Beneke with a good jab.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Petrosyan was well out of range.
Petrosyan missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Beneke lands with a cross.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Petrosyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrosyan drops Beneke with a beautiful combination! Beneke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrosyan is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Beneke's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Petrosyan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgio Petrosyan!
Giorgio Petrosyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: - GFC 1-
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Marty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Marty instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Marty.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Marty cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marty.
Barnes pushes Marty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Marty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marty. #T1#
Marty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes tries a body shot but Marty blocks it.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Marty misses with a body punch.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Marty trying to control the position but instead, Barnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marty into the cage.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marty working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes. #ROC#Marty is rocked!
Barnes working aggressively here.
Marty is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes pushes Marty against the cage. Barnes is working some dirty boxing. Barnes pushes off with a quick right hook! Marty goes down! Marty tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barnes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucky Barnes!

Event: RISE 21: Brand v Breedon
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Danis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danis is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Danis misses with the body kick
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Danis.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Danis misses with a low kick.
Danis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danis on the side of the head.
Danis wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Danis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danis misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Danis walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Danis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danis misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Danis misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danis closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Danis pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez cracks Danis with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #T2#
Danis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Danis counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Danis takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Dillon Danis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Danis seems unphased.
Danis misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Danis looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Danis drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Danis forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Danis to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Danis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danis throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danis swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danis misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danis throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Danis is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Danis dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Danis isn't so interested in that idea.
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Danis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Danis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Danis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Danis eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Danis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! #T3#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Danis's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Danis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Danis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Danis.
Danis controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez really wants to buck Danis off and get back to his feet.
Danis looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Danis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis'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#
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danis thinking.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danis tries to clinch up.
Danis is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Danis on that attempt.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Danis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Danis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danis goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez stalks Danis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danis's face. Danis staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Danis shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Danis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danis shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Danis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Danis has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danis jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Danis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Danis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Danis pulls guard effortlessly.
Danis is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
A victorious Jackson Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dillon Danis stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, man'.

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