Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Stalanburg ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Stalanburg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Pacman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stalanburg to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Pacman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stalanburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stalanburg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacman to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacman cracks Stalanburg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stalanburg walks into a stiff left hand from Pacman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Stalanburg ducks down to avoid it.
Stalanburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalanburg thinking.
Stalanburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacman.#ROC2#Stalanburg is rocked!
Stalanburg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stalanburg limp body while Pacman jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Lompos looks to land a combination but Tumask avoids it well.
Lompos misses with the combination.
Lompos throws a nice looking combination but Tumask bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Tumask looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lompos!#SUB#
Tumask tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tumask in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lompos looks winded!#SU#
Tumask stands up. #TD#
Tumask fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lompos sprawls well initially but Tumask persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lompos wants to stand back up but Tumask manages to pass into side control. #T1#
Lompos seems a little lost for a moment, as Tumask dominates the positioning.
Tumask working the ground and pound.
Tumask controls the position from side control.
Tumask working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Tumask is trying to get an arm triangle but Lompos is defending well. #SU#
Tumask stands up and beckons Lompos to his feet. #T2#
Lompos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tumask is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tumask forces Lompos back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Tumask successfully pulls guard.
Tumask pulls Lompos in close to his closed guard and prevents Lompos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Tumask has his feet on Lompos's thighs here. He's pushed Lompos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lompos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hermo Tumask!

Event: UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Resi lands with a nice body punch.
Resi dips to his left and cracks Waller with an uppercut!
Resi lands a really nice looking cross but Waller seems unphased.
Resi lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Resi cracks Waller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Resi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Resi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resi connects with a jab.
Resi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Resi sends Waller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Resi is motioning to the referee to let Waller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Waller is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Payton Waller has been cut.
Resi is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Waller flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Waller is out cold! Resi holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santos Resi!

Event: NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valero looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stalanburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valero has hold of Stalanburg 's hands but Stalanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stalanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Stalanburg there.
Valero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalanburg drops an elbow to the side of Valero's head. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!
Stalanburg winds up and cracks Valero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Valero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalanburg creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Valero is out cold and this one is all over! Stalanburg climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Venice Stalanburg !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Lompos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Lompos tries to sprawl out of it but Rossiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lompos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lompos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lompos throws a series of strikes that have Rossiter backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Liam Rossiter has been cut.#TD#
Rossiter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rossiter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Rossiter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lompos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rossiter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Rossiter decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL#
Rossiter rushes Lompos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lompos is looking to control Rossiter's arms but Rossiter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lompos has his back to the cage. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch.
Lompos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Lompos drops Rossiter with a beautiful combination! Rossiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lompos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Rossiter is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Rossiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rossiter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lompos can't fight it off and eventually Rossiter manages to take the fight to the floor. Lompos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rossiter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rossiter seems to have got his legs back now.#SU#
Rossiter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lompos, up you get! #T2#
Lompos lands with a straight right. Rossiter didn't see that one coming.
Rossiter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lompos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Rossiter scores with a takedown into Lompos's guard.
Rossiter is standing up over Lompos. Lompos looks to escape but Rossiter dives into side control. #ES2#
Lompos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Drame Lompos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lompos. No joy for Rossiter on that attempt. #TD#
Rossiter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Lompos pushes Rossiter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rossiter is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Lompos misses.
Lompos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.#T3#
Rossiter slips a jab and a cross from Lompos. #TD#
Rossiter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lompos was covering up waiting for the punch and Rossiter finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Lompos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Rossiter breaks from the clinch.
Lompos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Rossiter feints and as Lompos raises his hands in defense, Rossiter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rossiter is standing up over Lompos. Lompos looks to escape but Rossiter dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Rossiter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lompos to see if he's OK.
Rossiter working the head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lompos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rossiter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Rossiter decides to stand back up. Rossiter steps back and let's Lompos get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lompos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lompos.
Lompos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossiter backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drame Lompos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Rossiter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rossiter forces Lompos back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rossiter breaks from the clinch.
Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lompos circles away quickly and effectively.
Lompos throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lompos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lompos thuds his right hand into Rossiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lompos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lompos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rossiter shoots and misses
and Lompos counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lompos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rossiter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Rossiter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lompos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Lompos is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Rossiter off. It looks like it's working - Rossiter slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lompos displaying calm under pressure there.
Lompos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lompos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lompos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossiter throws a big counter combination but Lompos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lompos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Rossiter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rossiter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Rossiter stands up and beckons Lompos to join him on the feet. #TD#
Rossiter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lompos is looking to stand back up but Rossiter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lompos. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Rossiter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lompos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Rossiter decides to stand up.
Lompos throws a one two combo. #TD#
Rossiter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rossiter is nestled in close to Lompos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lompos pushes Rossiter off but Rossiter dives into side control.
Rossiter controlling from side mount.
Rossiter working the head with strikes. #T4##SU#
Rossiter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Rossiter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lompos pushes Rossiter off but Rossiter dives into side control.
Lompos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossiter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lompos trying to remain calm as Rossiter controls from the top position.
Rossiter working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Drame Lompos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liam Rossiter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lompos tries to keep at a distance but Rossiter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lompos misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Rossiter jumps guard.
Lompos stopping the sweep attempt from Rossiter.#SUB#
Rossiter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lompos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lompos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossiter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lompos has managed to get both his arms back between Rossiter's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Rossiter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Lompos stands up from Rossiter's guard - Lompos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rossiter shoots in for a double leg but Lompos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Lompos.
Drame Lompos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rossiter rushes Lompos and presses him up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Rossiter gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lompos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rossiter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rossiter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rossiter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rossiter prevents Lompos from escaping the position.
Lompos defending against the ground and pound.
Lompos is not content to let Rossiter control the position. #SUB#
Rossiter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lompos has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##SU#
Rossiter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lompos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rossiter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lompos won't be happy with that.
Lompos wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rossiter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lompos!
Rossiter landing strikes from the mount and Lompos is in trouble!
Lompos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossiter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rossiter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rossiter landing shots from mount.
Rossiter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liam Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter lands a big shot there that rocks Lompos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Rossiter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lompos 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Drame Lompos!

Event: RSE 28: Legions
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and pushes Stalanburg back into the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Stalanburg avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but Stalanburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Stalanburg controls the action.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch but Stalanburg improves position.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Stalanburg controls the action.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stalanburg regains guard.
Stalanburg working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalanburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stalanburg is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chaiyachue rolls with it to try and escape but Stalanburg cranks on the arm and Chaiyachue is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Venice Stalanburg !
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: SUF 13: Muckerberg vs Ahola
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sakurai gets tackled into the ropes by Petchyindee. Petchyindee maintains the clinch.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Sakurai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sakurai misses with a punch to the body.
Petchyindee has Sakurai pressed against the ropes, preventing Sakurai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petchyindee lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakurai won't want to take too many of those.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petchyindee avoids it.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Sakurai in his tracks for a moment.
Petchyindee working Sakurai over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sakurai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petchyindee obliges.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Sakurai shrugs off.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petchyindee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Petchyindee throws an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Sakurai in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Sakurai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Petchyindee lands a nice knee to the body.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Petchyindee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Sakurai is rocked!
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh Sakurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petchyindee pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakurai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Sakurai seems to have got his legs back now.
Petchyindee scores a nice knee to the body.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinched against the ropes, Petchyindee lands a big elbow that drops Sakurai ! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sakurai is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagat Petchyindee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Vencie misses its intended target.
Vencie missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vencie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vencie throws out the jab. #CL#
Gunn instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vencie uses from the top position.
Gunn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Vencie is posturing up here but Gunn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vencie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vencie has to tap! Slick submission there by Gunn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Gunn!

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Resi misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Hardman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hardman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Hardman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Resi tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Hardman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Resi misses the target.
Hardman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Resi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Hardman drives through with a takedown into Resi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Hardman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Hardman has control of Resi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Resi regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Resi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardman.
Resi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Hardman looking to isolate an arm here. Resi doesn't see it coming and as Hardman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hardman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Hardman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023

#R1#
Vencie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bufford.#TD#
Bufford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Bufford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vencie lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Bufford has been cut.
Vencie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bufford.
Vencie throws an overhand right that lands on Bufford's shoulder, as Bufford tries to avoid the shot.
Vencie misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Vencie there.
Vencie throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Bufford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Vencie wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Bufford wants the takedown. Vencie is fighting it off but Bufford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vencie's guard against the cage.
Bufford prevents Vencie from getting back to his feet.
Bufford slips nicely into half guard.
Bufford uses his free foot to push down on Vencie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vencie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vencie is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bufford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bufford raining down shots from the mount!
Bufford with good strikes from the mount here!
Vencie tries to buck Bufford off but Bufford takes his back! #SUB#
Bufford is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vencie with him. Vencie is trying to defend but Bufford has an arm under the chin now! Vencie grimaces and is forced to tap out!

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

Event: SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kitjakarn moves into the clinch.
Sakurai blocks the elbow strike.
Sakurai crunches a lovely knee into Kitjakarn's ribcage.
Kitjakarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
Kitjakarn crunches a lovely knee into Sakurai 's ribcage.
Kitjakarn lands an elbow that stopped Sakurai in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sakurai 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitjakarn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakurai up against the cage.
Kitjakarn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kitjakarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakurai .
Kitjakarn avoids the elbow strike from Sakurai , against the cage.
Kitjakarn managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai . #T1#
Sakurai trying to control the position but instead, Kitjakarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakurai into the cage.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Kitjakarn is controlling him.
Kitjakarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Kitjakarn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakurai won't want to take too many of those.
Sakurai lands a nice elbow.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kitjakarn has Sakurai pushed against the cage.
Sakurai tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Sakurai back against the cage.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Kitjakarn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Kitjakarn blocks with his arms. #T2#
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kitjakarn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sakurai 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitjakarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakurai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kitjakarn avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kitjakarn is keeping busy.
Kitjakarn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Sakurai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kitjakarn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakurai lands an elbow just above Kitjakarn 's eye.
We've been informed that Sakurai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakurai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakurai avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kitjakarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai is pushing Kitjakarn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakurai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn avoiding damage.
Sakurai tries to break the clinch but Kitjakarn is controlling the position.
Kitjakarn is pushing Sakurai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch but Kitjakarn keeps him there for the moment.
Sakurai blocks a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn controlling the action here for a moment.
Sakurai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakurai lands a left hand.
Kitjakarn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chalong Kitjakarn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kitjakarn clinches up with Sakurai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kitjakarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakurai can do to turn this around?
Kitjakarn is stalling here.
Kitjakarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai .
Sakurai working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakurai throws an elbow but misses.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Kitjakarn misses with a knee strike.
Sakurai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Kitjakarn to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Sakurai .
The referee calls for Kitjakarn to work.
Sakurai tries to break free but Kitjakarn pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kitjakarn stalling the fight.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakurai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakurai .
Kitjakarn stalls.
Sakurai pushes off an throws an elbow but Kitjakarn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakurai misses with some punches.
Sakurai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakurai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand underneath Sakurai 's ribcage. Sakurai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitjakarn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Kitjakarn. #T2#
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitjakarn keeps control of Sakurai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Sakurai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Sakurai scores with a knee to the head.
Chalong Kitjakarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kitjakarn slowing the pace effectively.
Sakurai misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
Kitjakarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kitjakarn lands an elbow just above Sakurai 's eye.
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!
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Sakurai avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai lands a left hand. #T3#
Sakurai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Kitjakarn managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai .
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Kitjakarn leaning against his opponent.
Kitjakarn stalling in the clinch.
Kitjakarn managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai .
Sakurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kitjakarn is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Kitjakarn to work.
Kitjakarn pushes Sakurai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn pushes Sakurai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn pushes Sakurai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kitjakarn avoiding damage.
Kitjakarn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Kitjakarn trying to land knees to the body.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Sakurai is rocked!
Kitjakarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn lands a big elbow that drops Sakurai ! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sakurai is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chalong Kitjakarn!

Event: RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hughes is trying to defend but Stalanburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stalanburg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalanburg is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Stalanburg is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stalanburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes has hold of Stalanburg 's hands but Stalanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stalanburg is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Stalanburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Hughes is rocked!
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Stalanburg in his half guard.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalanburg prevents Hughes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stalanburg is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stalanburg to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalanburg drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Stalanburg lands a big elbow - Hughes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Stalanburg !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venice Stalanburg !

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023

#R1#
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Volarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volarus misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volarus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ervin off the cage and back into range.
Volarus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ervin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volarus misses with an uppercut. Ervin saw that one coming.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volarus lands a head shot.
Volarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ervin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volarus misses with a body shot.
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ervin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Ervin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volarus misses with a looping right.
Ervin is looking for a counter combo.
Volarus misses with a body shot.
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Volarus throws a jab when Ervin was well out of range.
Volarus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volarus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ervin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ervin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ervin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volarus throws a body punch but Ervin moves out of range.
Ervin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Volarus loads up on a big right hand but Ervin slips the punch.
Volarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volarus throws a series of strikes that have Ervin backpedaling.
Ervin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volarus scores with a hook to the body. Ervin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ervin avoids the body shot from Volarus.
An attempted straight right counter from Ervin misses the target.
Volarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Volarus.
Volarus throws a body punch but Ervin moves out of range.
Ervin ducks under a wild hook from Volarus.#T3#
Volarus missing with a left hand there. Ervin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ervin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volarus thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Volarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ervin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ervin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volarus.
Volarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ervin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnar Volarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volarus jabs at Ervin's body.
The fighters circling - Volarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Volarus looks to move away, Ervin throws a big counter combo but Volarus just gets out of the way.
Ervin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ervin slips a jab and a cross from Volarus.
Ervin tries to counter by clinching up but Volarus breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Volarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volarus.
Volarus lunges at Ervin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ervin's hand.
Volarus throws a hook but Ervin avoids it easily.
Volarus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ervin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ervin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volarus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ervin! Volarus dives in looking to finish! Ervin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Volarus!
Ragnar Volarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 6: Brawlout
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Me shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakurai as he jumps to the side.
Me shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Me's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakurai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Me's head.
Me closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a nice body kick.
Me shoots for a takedown but Sakurai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakurai tries to counter with a clinch but Me shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Support Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakurai counters with a series of strikes. Me will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Me closes the distance but Sakurai moves to the side
and Sakurai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakurai lands a jab to the nose.
Sakurai tries to clinch there but Me circles away.
Me throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Me tries to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a right hand to the body.
Me tries to clinch up but Sakurai circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches.
Sakurai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Me takes a knee to the side of the body.
Me is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Me.
Sakurai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakurai working Me over with knees to the body.#T2#
Sakurai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Me is trying to pull guard but Sakurai has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakurai landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakurai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Me gets tackled into the ropes by Sakurai . Sakurai maintains the clinch.
Me really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakurai lands an elbow that stopped Me in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Support Me has been cut.
Sakurai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Me in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Me gets tackled into the ropes by Sakurai . Sakurai maintains the clinch.
Sakurai scores with a hook to the body.
Sakurai lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Sakurai digs a right hand underneath Me's ribcage. Me let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drevin Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sakurai moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakurai lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Sakurai .
Sakurai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sakurai .
A short left from Sakurai .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakurai obliges.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Sakurai . #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sakurai darts in and clinches Me up against the ropes.#BC2#
Sakurai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sakurai moves into range and clinches up with Me.
Sakurai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sakurai darts in and clinches Me up against the ropes.
Sakurai lands a knee to the body.
Sakurai looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drevin Sakurai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Support Me's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sakurai clinches up with Me and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sakurai lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sakurai . #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sakurai moves into range and clinches up with Me.#BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakurai scores with a jab to the body.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai tries to close the distance and clinch but Me swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Support Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Sakurai forces Me back against the ropes and clinches.
Me takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Sakurai lands an elbow inside that Me shrugs off.
Sakurai lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Sakurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sakurai has managed to clinch.
Me wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakurai stops a takedown attempt from Me.
Sakurai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Sakurai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sakurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakurai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Sakurai has closed the distance and engaged Me in a clinch.
Sakurai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Drevin Sakurai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakurai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Sakurai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sakurai scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Support Me's cut is getting worse.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sakurai - that landed with a thud.
Me tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakurai smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Sakurai has Me up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Sakurai . #T3#
Sakurai lands an elbow that stopped Me in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Sakurai manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sakurai darts in and clinches Me up against the ropes.#BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Me takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakurai scores with a head kick. Me tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Sakurai rushes Me and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Me takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Support Me's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Me takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Me is rocked!
Sakurai lands an elbow that stopped Me in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Me is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Support Me's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Sakurai .
Sakurai lands an elbow that stopped Me in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drevin Sakurai !

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Resi stuffs the takedown.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Resi circles away. #TD#
Petrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Resi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resi pushes Petrov off looking to stand but Petrov dives back in and keeps control.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Resi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrov 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.
Resi is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Petrov stops Resi from getting back to his feet.
Resi is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Resi is looking to get back to is feet but Petrov passes into side control. #SUB#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Resi is not content to let Petrov control the position. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petrov tries for a kimura but Resi is defending well.
Resi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov tries to stand but Resi is controlling his head.
Resi is looking to get back to his feet here but Petrov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Resi's back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Resi is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Petrov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Resi is doing well to defend. Petrov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Resi is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yahir Petrov!

Event: RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Stalanburg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kourov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kourov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stalanburg .
Stalanburg working Kourov over with strikes.
Kourov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stalanburg .
Stalanburg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet.
Stalanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourov's head.
Kourov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stalanburg .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kourov is defending against the submission attempts here by Stalanburg .
Stalanburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Stalanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stalanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stalanburg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kourov defending well though.
Stalanburg throwing shots but Kourov is blocking nicely.
Stalanburg working over Kourov with some ground and pound. Kourov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stalanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalanburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stalanburg lands a nice short elbow.
Kourov tries to kick Stalanburg off but Stalanburg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stalanburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stalanburg throwing shots but Kourov is blocking nicely.
Kourov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stalanburg .
Stalanburg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalanburg is nestled in close to Kourov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Stalanburg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kourov defending well though.
Stalanburg working Kourov over with strikes.
Stalanburg passes to full mount!
Kourov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kourov, under a barage of strikes from Stalanburg .
Kourov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kourov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stalanburg .
Stalanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourov's head.
Stalanburg with the ground and pound but Kourov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stalanburg throws an elbow that misses. Kourov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stalanburg 's guard. Nice move by Kourov!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalanburg controlling Kourov's posture. #SUB2#
Stalanburg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Kourov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Stalanburg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kourov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stalanburg 's guard.
Stalanburg 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.
Kourov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kourov closes the distance and pushes Stalanburg back into the cage.#BC#
Kourov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kourov is trying to defend but Stalanburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stalanburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kourov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stalanburg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venice Stalanburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kourov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stalanburg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stalanburg lands a few punches from side control.
Kourov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Stalanburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kourov is trying to buck Stalanburg off.
Stalanburg landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalanburg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kourov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stalanburg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stalanburg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kourov down.
Venice Stalanburg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kourov is pushing Stalanburg 's head away, looking to escape. Stalanburg manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Kourov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stalanburg is trying to ground and pound but Kourov uses the momentary lack of control by Stalanburg to regain half guard.
Stalanburg thows a huge punch but Kourov dodges it nicely.
Stalanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourov's head.
Stalanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stalanburg throwing shots but Kourov is blocking nicely.
Stalanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stalanburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stalanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kourov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stalanburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stalanburg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kourov won't allow Stalanburg to pass to mount.
Stalanburg throws a strike but Kourov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stalanburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kourov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalanburg passes Kourov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stalanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stalanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stalanburg seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.
Stalanburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourov's head. #T3#
Stalanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stalanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vino Kourov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalanburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Kourov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stalanburg 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stalanburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kourov swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kourov digs a good body shot into Stalanburg 's ribs.
A lazy left from Kourov finds it's target.#TD2#
Stalanburg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kourov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kourov taking some punishment here, with Stalanburg in his half guard.
Kourov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalanburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kourov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kourov is looking to escape.#T4#
Stalanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stalanburg working over Kourov with some ground and pound. Kourov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stalanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stalanburg wants to work for an arm triangle but Kourov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kourov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalanburg working Kourov over with strikes.
Stalanburg drops an elbow to the side of Kourov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalanburg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kourov defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalanburg with the ground and pound but Kourov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stalanburg cracks Kourov with a solid left hand.
Stalanburg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venice Stalanburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kourov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stalanburg , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kourov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Kourov gets a clinch. #BC#
Kourov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kourov stuffs the takedown attempt from Stalanburg . Stalanburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Venice Stalanburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kourov feints a jab promting Stalanburg to slip. Kourov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalanburg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kourov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalanburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kourov circles away.
Vino Kourov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venice Stalanburg .
Danga de danga de dang - Kourov scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourov scores with a punch to the head.
Stalanburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kourov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Stalanburg is rocked!
Kourov drops Stalanburg with a naaaaasty hook - Stalanburg is in real trouble here! Kourov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Bash will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trent Bash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ervin leaves Bash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ervin unleashes a big counter combination but Bash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash shoots in but Ervin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ervin's half guard.#ES2#
Ervin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bash looks for a takedown but Ervin sprawls well.
Ervin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a right hand to the body.
Bash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ervin tries to avoid it but Bash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ervin to the ground. Ervin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bash with a poor takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash. #T3#
Ervin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ervin wants it to stay on the feet.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ervin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Bash manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ervin on his heels. He'll look to pass Ervin's guard now, I'm sure.#T4##SUB#
Bash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ervin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bash has Ervin in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bash working for a triangle but Ervin defends it easily.
Ervin wants to stand but Bash has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ervin is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Bash is working an open guard so Ervin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bash dives in and grabs Ervin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ervin pushes down on Bash's head and hops out.
Ervin is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Ervin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ervin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ervin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ervin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bash up against the cage.
Bash is trying to drag Ervin to the mat but Ervin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been informed that Ervin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Ervin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ervin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash misses with a takedown
and Ervin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Bash.
Bash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ervin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##TD#
Bash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bash showed some decent athleticism there.
Ervin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ervin defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ervin is trying to stand back up but Bash is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Ervin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ervin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash misses with a takedown attempt
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Ervin is trying to control Bash's posture but Bash avoids it.
Ervin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ervin pushes Bash off looking to stand but Bash dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Ervin has one foot on Bash's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bash.#T2#
Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bash tries for a takedown but Ervin circles away easily
enabling Ervin to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bash has a takedown stuffed.
Ervin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Bash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bash showed some decent athleticism there.

Ervin kicks Bash off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Bash with a poor takedown
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Bash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ervin to the mat! Ervin manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ervin is trying to keep Bash in close.
Ervin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ervin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elvis Ervin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bash looking for subs off his back but Ervin has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Ervin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ervin 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Ervin!

Event: RSE 11: Let The Devil In
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Stalanburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalanburg dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Stalanburg tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalanburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venice Stalanburg .
Stalanburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalanburg fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stalanburg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stalanburg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Stalanburg didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Stalanburg tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Stalanburg .
Hernandez scores with a one two! Stalanburg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalanburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalanburg misses with a takedown
and Stalanburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Stalanburg is rocked!
Hernandez drops Stalanburg with a huge uppercut! Stalanburg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hernandez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
A less than humble Mateo Hernandez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RSE 11: Let The Devil In
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Resi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Resi won't be happy with that.
Resi is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resi, who protects the arm well.
Resi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resi, who protects the arm well.
Resi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Hardman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Resi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hardman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardman is looking to take a break and control but Resi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hardman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Resi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Hardman wants to control but Resi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Resi pushes Hardman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hardman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Hardman has hold of Resi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Resi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hardman cranks the arm and Resi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Resi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruce Hardman!

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 6
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Abud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ervin was well out of range. Poor timing from Abud.
Abud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ervin dodges the punch combination from Abud.
Abud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ervin circles away quickly and effectively.
Abud sets himself, and Ervin steps forward looking for the clinch! Abud avoids it this time.
Abud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abud throws a right and a left that Ervin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin.
Abud is breathing heavily.
Abud can't break the clinch.
Ervin effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Abud is stalling here.
Ervin with a knee to the head.
Abud tries to circle away but Ervin has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ervin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ervin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abud misses with a combination #CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ervin. #BC2#
Ervin manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Ervin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abud.
Ervin throws a counter combo.
Zorks Abud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo.
Abud swinging wildly here.
Ervin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abud misses with a left hand
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abud throws a looping overhand right but Ervin ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zorks Abud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ervin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Ervin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ervin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abud avoids it.#BC2#
Ervin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Abud throws a hook but Ervin blocks it.
Ervin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abud looks to score with a jab to the body but Ervin is just out of range.
Ervin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Ervin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Abud takes an elbow to the temple.
Ervin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ervin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abud gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Ervin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a left and a right that stings Abud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abud throws a right hand that misses
and Ervin counters with a left to the body.
Abud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin tries to counter with a clinch but Abud shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Ervin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abud throws a combination that misses
and Ervin counters with a stiff right hand.
Abud throws a right hand that misses
and Ervin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a straight right hand.
Abud throws a right hand that Ervin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ervin also avoids with ease.
Ervin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ervin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud misses with a wild combination.
Abud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a series of strikes. Abud will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Abud misses with a right hand
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
Abud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ervin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Abud really felt that one!
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ervin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ervin breaks the clinch.
Abud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a one-two to the body.
Ervin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ervin tries to counter with a clinch but Abud shakes him off and moves away.
Abud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Abud misses with a shot to the body
and Ervin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abud misses with a combination
and Ervin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abud misses with an uppercut
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ervin counters with a three punch combo that has Abud backing up. Abud nods at Ervin to acknowledge the strikes.
Abud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ervin counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Abud is rocked!
Abud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abud misses with a double jab
and Ervin counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Abud! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ervin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Ervin!

Event: CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sakurai drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage.
Livingstone being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Sakurai to work.
Sakurai cracks Livingstone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Sakurai breaks the clinch.
Sakurai throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like PotterStone Livingstone has been cut.
Livingstone misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Sakurai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Livingstone is trying to pull guard but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone tries to pull guard but Sakurai won't allow it.
Sakurai scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sakurai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sakurai is working Livingstone over against the cage.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Sakurai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Livingstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Sakurai . #ROC#Livingstone is rocked!
Livingstone looks winded!
Sakurai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Livingstone to his knees! Sakurai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drevin Sakurai !

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