Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips misses with a body shot
and Shipilov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Shipilov throws a big counter head kick but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand.
Shipilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips. #KD#
Phillips drops his shoulder and cracks Shipilov with a huge uppercut! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him? #ROC#Shipilov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Shipilov is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?#T1#
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Phillips prevents Shipilov from getting back to his feet.
Shipilov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phillips finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipilov's head.
Phillips tries to move into range but Shipilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Phillips moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him!?
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Shipilov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phillips has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shipilov looking to stall.
Shipilov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Shipilov lands a left hand.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Shipilov can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipilov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Shipilov can't break the clinch.
Shipilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Shipilov breaks from the clinch.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Shipilov ducks straight into an uppercut from Phillips and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Shipilov manages to regain guard straight away. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Shipilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shipilov manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Shipilov's guard.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Phillips 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. #ES2#
Shipilov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips misses the body punch
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phillips jabs Shipilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shipilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Shipilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lands with a shot to the body.
Shipilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Phillips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shipilov is able to avoid easily.#KD#
Phillips cracks Shipilov with a big right hand and Shipilov goes down!
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillips trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phillips manages to pass to side control.
Shipilov pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control. #T2##SUB#
Phillips is working for a submission of some sort.
Shipilov looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stops Shipilov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Phillips is looking to slow Shipilov down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Jack Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Phillips and Shipilov goes tumbling to the canvas! Phillips follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipilov!
Shipilov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Phillips has hold of Shipilov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shipilov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phillips fails to advance to Shipilov's back. #SUB#
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #T4##SUB#
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #ES2#
Shipilov bucks Phillips off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shipilov thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips connects with a leg kick.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips slips a straight right by Shipilov.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipilov misses the target.
Phillips throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Phillips.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Phillips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phillips lands with a good body shot.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a double jab.
Phillips throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipilov! Phillips follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips 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: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phillips misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lang checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips connects with a leg kick.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phillips takes a step back to recover.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Phillips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Lang lunges at Phillips with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phillips's hand.
Jab from Lang.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Lang checks it. #T2#
Good shot there by Lang.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Phillips connects with a jab.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang checks a low kick from Phillips.
Lang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phillips had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phillips moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang moves away from the strike by Phillips. #T3#
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Phillips slips a straight right by Lang.
Nice body kick from Lang.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a big shot that misses.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phillips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lang.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang prevents a body shot from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Phillips - just one landing.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lang instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang'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.
Phillips gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lang misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Phillips works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Clubber Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
A short right from Lang.
Phillips presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Lang.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Phillips misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a body punch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Lang tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lang tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Phillips tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips misses with some punches.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Lang stalls.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Phillips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Lang.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Phillips swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Phillips is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Phillips.
Lang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phillips throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Phillips misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phillips takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang misses with a straight left. #T4#
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phillips throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Phillips moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Phillips misses with a leg kick
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phillips if he has to take too many more of those.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
An out of breath Clubber Lang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
Brown misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Brown wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is wriggling around but Mesquita manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
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. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Brown kicks Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt. #TD2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mesquita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown's coaches at Grooming Champions have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mesquita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#ES#
Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Brown.#T3#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Richard Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Brown kicks Mesquita off and gets to his feet.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Brown.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesquita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Brown clobbers Mesquita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mesquita gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown connects with a body shot.#T2#
Brown connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
Mesquita moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.#T3#
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown connects with a jab.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mesquita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Mesquita seems unphased.
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Mesquita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown thuds a left hand into Mesquita's body.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Mesquita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. #TD2#
Mesquita successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#SU#
Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Jair Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.

Brown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt. #T2#
Mesquita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mesquita momentarily.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Mesquita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brown pushes Mesquita off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Brown.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU#
Brown stands up from Mesquita's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Mesquita has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mesquita moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown clearly takes that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Brown with a hook.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Mesquita tries to clinch there but Brown circles away. #TD2#
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Mesquita cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Mesquita stops Brown from standing up.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita won't allow Brown to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mesquita is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mesquita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Mesquita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown misses with a hook.
Mesquita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Mesquita's ribcage. Mesquita let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A short uppercut from Brown. #TD2#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Mesquita.#T4#
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Brown misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Brown stands and steps away. Mesquita gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown had his way with Richard Mesquita in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mesquita just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Brown 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.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Mesquita is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Mesquita blocks it.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands a right hand.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.
Mesquita jumps guard but Brown stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mesquita jumps guard. #SU#
Brown stands up from Mesquita's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brown misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up. #T2#
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mesquita jumps guard but Brown stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mesquita.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown works on Mesquita's body with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by Brown.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mesquita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking. #T4#
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Mesquita successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown misses the jab.#CL2#
Mesquita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mesquita tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mesquitas head.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mesquita.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:44

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

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Hardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Yadiel Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Hardin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardin misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Hardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Hardin is wise to it.
Hardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hardin blocks the low kick.
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Hardin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardin scores with a shot to the body.
Hardin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Yadiel Brown's cut even more.#T1##KD#
Hardin lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Hardin waves Brown back to his feet!
Hardin drops Brown with a naaaaasty hook - Brown is in real trouble here! Hardin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wesley Hardin!
John Wesley Hardin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Graves misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Graves lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Graves scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown moves out of range as Graves strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brown to the canvas! Brown doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Graves keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves is the new heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Graves 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Aldarisio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldarisio blocks the elbow strike.
Aldarisio blocks the elbow strike.
Aldarisio lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Aldarisio lands a right hand.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldarisio digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldarisio blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aldarisio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldarisio blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Aldarisio avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Aldarisio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudley looks winded!
Aldarisio lands with a short shot to the head.
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldarisio jumps guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aldarisio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldarisio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Aldarisio.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Aldarisio avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #T2#
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Aldarisio.
A short right from Aldarisio.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Aldarisio - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldarisio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldarisio. #TD#
Aldarisio successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aldarisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aldarisio has his foot on Dudley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dudley works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Aldarisio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudley is aware though and is defending well.
Dudley trying to control but Aldarisio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldarisio looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily. #SUB#
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Aldarisio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dudley doesn't defend quickly enough and Aldarisio has managed to lock this one up! Can Dudley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aldarisio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Borrisinov misses with a looping left.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borrisinov just manages to avoid it.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Borrisinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borrisinov misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Borrisinov was not able to check.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borrisinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Borrisinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borrisinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Borrisinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Borrisinov is rocked!
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borrisinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Borrisinov! Brown dives in looking to finish! Borrisinov 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Brown!
After winning the bout, Omar Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Adam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.
Adam with a hook.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Phillips tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Phillips throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Adam feints and as Phillips raises his hands in defense, Adam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looking to control. #SUB2#
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Adam postures up and lands a big shot to Phillips's brow.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Adam advances to half guard. #SUB#
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adam trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adam is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Adam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Adam misses the jab.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Adam throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Adam slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adam staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working. #T3#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips is trying to escape the position but Adam is controlling the position.
Phillips gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Adam landing strikes from the mount.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adam.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Adam. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam blocks a jab.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam cracks Phillips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adam pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T3##SUB#
Adam is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phillips is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Adam.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips thumps Adam with a low kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Adam connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adam is in Phillips's guard.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Steel's guard.
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!
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! #REVB##T1#
Brown is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steel advances to mount.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Steel trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Brown looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel gets his way!
I would not like to be Brown right now.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB#
Brown 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. #SUB#
Brown 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.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips under a jab from Steel.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Steel.#T2#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel trying to control the position. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Steel pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arman Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Brown 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. #SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Brown. #TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steel is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Steel trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Steel 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.
Steel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Brown is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the pace for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Phillips as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips prevents Wilson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #T1#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Phillips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Phillips will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phillips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phillips is out of range.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Phillips blocks a low kick nicely.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
Phillips cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
Wilson connects with a leg kick.
Wilson slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phillips checks it well.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Blade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Phillips's leg but Phillips calmly moves out of range.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson 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.
Phillips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Phillips has hold of Wilson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jack Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Phillips moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wilson has worked his arm free - good work by Wilson! #SUB2#
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Phillips has an Americana. Wilson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phillips is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phillips hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Phillips!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips 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: MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like AndrÃ© Levesque has been cut.
Levesque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levesque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Levesque takes a step back to recover.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Brown lands a nice hook to Levesque's body. Levesque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodion Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Levesque slips the punch.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a hook
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Levesque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Levesque's knee but Levesque avoids it well.
Levesque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levesque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levesque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Levesque feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Levesque finish him?! #KD2#
Brown drops Levesque with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levesque looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Levesque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levesque slips a straight right by Brown.#KD2#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Levesque crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Levesque looks OK. Brown waves Levesque back to his feet!#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodion Brown!
Rodion Brown is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodion Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benjamin lands with a good body shot.
Luuk Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Benjamin. #KD#
Benjamin lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Benjamin takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Benjamin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Einstein dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Einstein is controlling him.
Einstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Einstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Einstein trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Einstein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Einstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Einstein lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Einstein in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Einstein tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Einstein.#T1#
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Einstein wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Einstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Einstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Einstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Einstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Einstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Einstein drags him back down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown prevents Einstein from moving into mount.
My spies in Monkey Magic inform me that Einstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Einstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Einstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Einstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Einstein is having none of it.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Einstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to stand up but Einstein is controlling him.
Einstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##ES#
Brown pushes Einstein off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Einstein looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Einstein drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.

Brown pushes Einstein off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Einstein.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein.
Einstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Einstein ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#TD2#
Einstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Einstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Einstein connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Brown pushes Einstein off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Brown misses.
Einstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Einstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Einstein has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Einstein 's knee.
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 Jair Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Einstein is now in Brown's guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Einstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Einstein is controlling him well.
Einstein lands an elbow.
Einstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brown pushes Einstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Einstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Einstein slows the pace down.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Einstein is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Einstein scoring with strikes. #T1#
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Einstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown seems a little lost for a moment, as Einstein dominates the positioning.
Einstein lands a few punches from side control.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Einstein controls the position from side control.
Einstein prevents Brown from escaping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Einstein taking a breather here.
Einstein throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to buck Einstein off.
The ground and pound from Einstein seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Einstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Einstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Einstein throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.#SUB2#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Einstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Einstein prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Einstein controlling from side mount. #T4#
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.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brown is looking to get back to his feet here but Einstein is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brown's back.
Einstein scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Brown wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Einstein looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Einstein will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Einstein on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brown is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein 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.#R3#
Einstein closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Einstein pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Einstein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Einstein sits in half guard.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Einstein is controlling him well.
Einstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Einstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown wants to stand back up but Einstein manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushes Einstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Einstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Einstein trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Einstein has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Einstein advances to mount.
Brown tries to buck Einstein off but he can't manage it.
Einstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Einstein trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Einstein wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Einstein content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Einstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.#T2#
Einstein looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES#
Brown bucks up and throws Einstein to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Einstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Einstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Einstein.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Einstein shoots in.
Einstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Einstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown cracks Einstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Einstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Einstein 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.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Einstein is controlling him. #ES#
Brown has his feet on Einstein's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Einstein gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown feints and then cracks Einstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Einstein down.
Einstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.#TD2#
Einstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Einstein stops Brown from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Einstein shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Einstein closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Einstein pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Einstein with a poor takedown
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Einstein misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Einstein slips under a jab from Brown.
Einstein tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein.
Nice shot by Brown.
Einstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Einstein has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Einstein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown. #T1#
Brown leaves Einstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown digs a good body shot into Einstein's ribs.
Einstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown lands a nice hook to Einstein's body. Einstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Einstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Einstein ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Brown misses with a head kick.
Einstein with a poor takedown
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Brown tries to sprawl but Einstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einstein prevents Brown from standing back up.
Einstein throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is trying to stand.
Einstein thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown tries to kick Einstein off but Einstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Einstein is defended easily by Brown.
Einstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Einstein shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown tries to clinch up but Einstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Einstein misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Einstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown leaves Einstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Einstein has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown swings for the body but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Einstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Einstein down.
Einstein with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown had his way with Albert Einstein in that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
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!#R5#
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Einstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Einstein just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Einstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Einstein.
Brown is looking to slow Einstein down with leg kicks.
Brown is looking to slow Einstein down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Einstein shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein.#T1#
Einstein shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Einstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Brown kicks off Einstein and gets to his feet.
Einstein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jair Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Einstein gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown wants to stand but Einstein is controlling the position.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Einstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown wants to stand but Einstein is controlling the position. #T2#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein won't allow Brown to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Einstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Einstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Einstein can do to turn this around?
Brown tries to escape but Einstein is in control.
Brown tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brown tries to buck Einstein off but he can't manage it. #ES#
Brown bucks up and throws Einstein to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Einstein 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.#ES#
Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Einstein presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Albert Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Einstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Einstein controls his hands.
Brown pushes Einstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Einstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Einstein into the cage.
Einstein misses with a punch to the body.
Einstein tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Einstein back against the cage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Einstein holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Einstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Einstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!

Brown throws Einstein to one side and escapes!
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!
Brown lands an overhand right.#T4#
Einstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Einstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Einstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Einstein's head. #CL#
Einstein tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Einstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Einstein misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Einstein controls the action.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Einstein backwards.
Einstein misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
Jair Brown retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jair Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dmitriev, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Yadiel Brown has been cut.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dmitriev moves away from the strike by Brown.
Dmitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Dmitriev tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Dmitriev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Dmitriev has managed to clinch.
Dmitriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dmitriev misses with some punches.
Dmitriev lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Brown has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dmitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocking some punches.
Dmitriev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Dmitriev's ribcage.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dmitriev is defending well for now.#T1#
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Dmitriev fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Dmitriev.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitriev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Dmitriev lands a right hand.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Dmitriev's head.
A nice left hand lands by Dmitriev.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dmitriev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Brown working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dmitriev. #T2#
Dmitriev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dmitriev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitriev.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands with a left to the head.
Dmitriev lands a left hand.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Dmitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitriev is working Brown over against the cage.
Dmitriev is working Brown over against the cage.
Dmitriev scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Dmitriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dmitriev blocks an uppercut.
Dmitriev struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands. #T3#
Dmitriev lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Dmitriev avoids the damage to the body.
Dmitriev stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Yadiel Brown's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
Dmitriev scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Dmitriev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dmitriev.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Dmitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dmitriev lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Dmitriev lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #T4#
Dmitriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands a body shot.
Dmitriev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dmitriev lands with a light punch inside.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dmitriev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dmitriev struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dmitriev - that landed with a thud.
Dmitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Dmitriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#CUT2#Yadiel Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dmitriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Dmitriev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fyodor Dmitriev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yadiel Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dmitriev.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Dmitriev lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Dmitriev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dmitriev finish him?!
Brown missing with a left hand there. Dmitriev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dmitriev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Brown falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Brown was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fyodor Dmitriev!
After winning the bout, Fyodor Dmitriev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
A jab from Phillips misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Frost with a jab.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters with a crisp right that sends Frost to the canvas! Phillips follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Gore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horley Gore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gore.
Gore cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gore.#CL#
Brown instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards. #T1##TD2#
Gore wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Gore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Gore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to stand but Gore is controlling the position.
Gore stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gore throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gore is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gore is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gore looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Reynaud Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
Gore throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gore misses the jab.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Gore.
Gore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Gore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Gore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gore controlling from the top position. #ES#
Brown pushes Gore off and gets back to his feet.
Gore misses with an uppercut
and Gore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gore's head.#T3#
Gore misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gore thinking.
Brown blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gore there.
Gore misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Gore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Gore swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Reynaud Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Gore.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown tries to clinch but Gore moves out of range.
A big left from Brown misses.
Gore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Gore is out of range.
Gore goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown throws the left hand but Gore avoids the punch easily.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Gore misses with a looping right.#T4##TD2#
Gore drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gore stops Brown from standing up.
Gore cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gore is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gore takes a shot to the head.
Gore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Gore looking to stall.
Gore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gore prevents a body shot from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reynaud Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown digs a good body shot into Gore's ribs.
Gore lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Gore catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Gore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown avoids the body shot from Gore.
Gore scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gore doesn't seem phased though.
Brown takes one on the button.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gore throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch but Gore moves out of range.
Gore throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Gore in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Gore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gore can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gore misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Gore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown feints and then cracks Gore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gore down.
Gore misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Gore misses its intended target.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Gore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Gore manages to avoid it.
Brown slips a straight right by Gore.
Gore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brown lands a jab to Gore's midsection.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gore.
As Gore backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Gore gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Gore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Gore takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Gore's takedown attempt.
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!
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Gore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reynaud Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gore.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gore's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Gore takes a shot to the head.
Gore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gores head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gore.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Gore blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gore or not.
Gore is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown cracks Gore with a nice body shot.#T4#
Brown gets through Gore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gore or not.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown working aggressively here.
Gore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown digs a right hand into Gore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gore's gas tank.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Gore is rocked!
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Gore is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Brown unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brown is unloading with more strikes now! Gore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaud Brown!
A relieved looking Reynaud Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids the body shot from Brown. #TD#
Brown 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.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown 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! Stern rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Stern 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). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Phillips swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bird is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Bird. #T1#
Phillips throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phillips manages to circle out of the way.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura from the bottom but Phillips passes into side control!#T2#
Bird tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird regains half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bird to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird turns into Phillips and is now in his guard.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #T3#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Bird gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bird 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! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, 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: ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Aldarisio misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Aldarisio throws a jab when Schotel was well out of range.
Aldarisio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Aldarisio misses.
Aldarisio misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Schotel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldarisio circles away.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldarisio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldarisio tries to work over Schotel's front leg with a kick but Schotel checks it.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Aldarisio pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Aldarisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Aldarisio on the inside.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Aldarisio fails to land.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Schotel prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Schotel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldarisio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldarisio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldarisio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a right hand.
Schotel tries to stall but Aldarisio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schotel is looking to control Aldarisio's arms but Aldarisio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schotel has his back to the cage.
Aldarisio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Aldarisio lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schotel looking to slow down the pace here.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schotel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schotel works on Aldarisio's body with a couple of short punches.
Schotel working aggressively here. #T2#
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schotel takes a shot to the head.
Aldarisio lands with a right to the head.
Schotel throws a head punch that misses.
Aldarisio tries a body shot but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel blocks a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schotel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Schotel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldarisio can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Aldarisio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aldarisio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schotel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldarisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Aldarisio just misses with a punch to the body.
Schotel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Schotel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schotel catches Aldarisio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldarisio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldarisio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Schotel instigates a clinch.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldarisio struggles to land a body shot inside as Schotel controls his hands.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Schotel. #BC2#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel tries to clinch but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Schotel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aldarisio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Schotel does it's job there.#T4#
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Aldarisio moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Schotel.
Aldarisio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Aldarisio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schotel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Schotel.
Aldarisio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Aldarisio throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Aldarisio to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: RISE 169
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Boles connects with a body shot.
Boles misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Boles.
Boles throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
A jab from Boles misses.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boles blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles misses with a straight left.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Boles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boles misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
Boles lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Boles lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Boles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Boles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Boles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Boles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boles gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boles.
Boles lands with a left to the head.
Boles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boles tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A short uppercut from Boles.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Boles blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boles.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Boles blocks a jab.#T2#
Boles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boles misses with a straight left.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boles misses with a hook
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Boles misses the target.
Boles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Boles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Donk. Boles catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Boles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Nice shot lands for Boles.
Brown moves out of range as Boles strikes.
Boles looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Boles off the cage and back into range.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Brown throws a jab when Boles was well out of range.
Boles missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown avoids the body shot from Boles.
Boles throws a leg kick that misses.
Boles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles E Boles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown throws a leg kick but Boles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Boles's front leg but catches the back leg as Boles tries to avoid it.
Boles takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Brown is looking to clinch but Boles is avoiding it.
Brown lands with a straight right. Boles didn't see that one coming.
Boles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown avoids the body shot from Boles.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boles.
Boles throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Boles was not able to check.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Boles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles swinging wildly here.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Boles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boles's corner calls for a 1-2. Boles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Charles E Boles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boles throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Boles lands a two punch combo.
Boles looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Boles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boles defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Boles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
A jab from Boles misses.
Boles lands with a good body shot.
Boles throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Boles down.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Boles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Boles.
Boles throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Boles wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Boles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Charles E Boles is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Boles misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown missing with a left hand there. Boles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown moves out of range as Boles strikes.
Boles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boles.
Boles misses with a looping left.
Boles misses the shot to the body.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Boles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Boles misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles misses with an uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown slips a jab from Boles.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boles's knee momentarily.
Boles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Boles ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Boles.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boles lands a right hook to the body.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Boles misses with a low kick.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Boles misses its intended target.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Boles connects with the punch.
Boles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Boles misses with a hook.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Boles throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Brown catches Boles right on the button with a cross.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown slips a jab from Boles.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boles.
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boles takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Boles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown cracks Boles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Boles scores with a four punch combination!
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown tries to clinch there but Boles circles away.
Nice cross by Boles.#CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Boles misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Boles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Boles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles lands a lovely overhand right.
Boles misses with a leg kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jair Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Boles swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Boles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boles slips under a jab.
Boles misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Boles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Boles.
Boles misses the jab.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Boles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Boles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boles throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Boles misses with a body shot.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Boles 's knee.
Boles throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Boles misses with a straight right.
Brown thumps Boles with a low kick.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boles jabs at Brown's body.
Boles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Boles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boles throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boles checks the leg kick.
Boles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A jab lands there for Brown.
Boles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boles misses with a body shot.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown avoids the body shot from Boles.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boles doesn't seem phased though.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Boles misses with a body shot.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Boles off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Boles avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Boles's head.
Brown tests Boles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Boles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boles misses with a straight right.
Boles throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Boles misses the shot to the body.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Boles.
Boles throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands with a hook. Boles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown cracks Boles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!#CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Boles misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Boles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jair Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boles scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Boles lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Boles.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boles. #BC#
Boles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Boles throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boles thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Boles throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Boles throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Boles moves away from the strike by Brown.
Boles lands a nice shot to the body.
Boles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Boles settles back down.
Boles throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Boles misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boles connects with a jab.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Boles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Boles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boles. Boles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a jab when Boles was well out of range.
Boles cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Boles takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Boles.
Still in the clinch, Boles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boles working aggressively here.
Boles lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Boles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boles scores with a hook.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Boles, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Boles misses with a low kick.
Boles misses with a straight left.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Boles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Boles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Boles throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Boles throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Boles misses with an uppercut
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boles throws out the jab.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boles doesn't seem phased though.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Boles with a nice cross.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Boles's head but Boles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boles misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Boles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boles throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Boles only half commits.
Boles misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown jabs Boles right on the nose. Boles blinks but takes it well.
Brown moves away from the strike by Boles.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Boles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boles throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boles.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Boles scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Boles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Good exchange - Boles coming out on top.
Brown throws a jab when Boles was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
Boles lands with a nice body punch.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boles misses with a low kick.
Boles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
Brown avoids the body shot from Boles.
Boles slips under a jab from Brown.
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Boles settles back down.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Boles.
Boles throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Boles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Boles thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Boles swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a hook but Boles avoids it easily.
Boles throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boles's head.
Boles swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Boles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased. #T3#
Brown connects with the punch.
Boles throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Boles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boles throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Boles off balance momentarily.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boles throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Boles misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boles.
Boles misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Boles throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boles's hands.
Brown scores with a jab. Boles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boles misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Brown tests Boles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Boles misses.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boles swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown! Jair Brown retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jair Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.#KD#
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Hernandez crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Hernandez back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body
and Brown counters with a huge left! Hernandez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Brown isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hernandez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodion Brown!
Our winner, Rodion Brown, 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.

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