Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Smithers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alyoshin at a distance.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alyoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Smithers throws a jab when Alyoshin was well out of range.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithers stuns Alyoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smithers lands with an uppercut that bounces Alyoshin off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Smithers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alyoshin sizes up Smithers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Alyoshin.
A quick step to the side and Alyoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alyoshin. Alyoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin misses with a looping left.
Smithers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alyoshin throws a front kick aimed at Smithers's knee but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Alyoshin's shoulder, as Alyoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alyoshin is out of range. #T1#
Smithers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alyoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smithers.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smithers throws a jab when Alyoshin was well out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Smithers throws a head kick but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Alyoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Alyoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithers throws a sloppy head kick
and Alyoshin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.#T2#
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
Smithers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin scores with a nice body kick.
Smithers throws the left hand but Alyoshin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Alyoshin pushes Smithers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smithers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers tries to break the clinch but Alyoshin is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Alyoshin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smithers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithers. #T3#
Smithers tries to throw a body punch but Alyoshin avoids it by throwing Smithers back against the ropes.
Alyoshin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smithers.
Smithers lands a left hand.
Smithers tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it.
Alyoshin pushes Smithers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithers avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smithers blocks a body shot from Alyoshin.
Smithers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alyoshin dodges an elbow strike from Smithers. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Smithers.
A quick step to the side and Alyoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Alyoshin misses the shot to the body.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Smithers.
Smithers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smithers looks to land a right hand but Alyoshin moved out of range.
Smithers sizes up Alyoshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alyoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up.
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body
and Smithers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Smithers punishes Alyoshin's body with a nice straight punch.
Alyoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Smithers moves away from the strike by Alyoshin. #T5#
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Alyoshin is looking to close the distance but Smithers sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Alyoshin crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Alyoshin is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Machine tries to sprawl but Caruga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machine wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Caruga is controlling him
Machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machine tries to get out of the position.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caruga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Machine wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well. #SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
Machine tries to kick Caruga off but Caruga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Caruga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caruga on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine 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.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Caruga prevents Machine from standing back up. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevo Caruga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine moves to clinch but Caruga breaks away #TD2#
so Caruga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Caruga 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. #SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Caruga 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.
Caruga is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevo Caruga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Machine is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Caruga is controlling him #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
Caruga moves into full mount! Machine won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Caruga looking to secure an arm triangle but Machine defends it well. #SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga working for a submission but Machine is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Caruga has control of Machine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Caruga wants to finish this one by submission but Machine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Machine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga working for a guillotine from mount but Machine is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Machine really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Caruga wants to take Machine's back here but Machine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Caruga has control of Machine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Caruga quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Caruga but it's paid off an Machine is forced to tap! Nice work by Caruga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Bronson throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronson is defended easily by Alyoshin.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
Alyoshin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alyoshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alyoshin rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Alyoshin is controlling the position.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the body.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alyoshin working Bronson over with knees to the body.#T1#
Alyoshin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin scores a nice knee to the body.
Alyoshin digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank.
Alyoshin works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
A short right from Alyoshin on the inside.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bronson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alyoshin obliges.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alyoshin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bronson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alyoshin can turn it around.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Bronson won't want to take too many of those.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alyoshin obliges.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
Alyoshin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bronson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alyoshin digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alyoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Alyoshin as the two fighters clinch.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alyoshin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bronson's face.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bronson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the head.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alyoshin is working Bronson over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Bronson is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Grant Alyoshin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 44: Sillalahi vs Yordan IV
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Lima fails with the takedown
and Praust counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Praust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima wants to control from the top but Praust keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Praust slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.#REVB#
Praust passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Praust moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lima.
Praust working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lima is not content to let Praust control the position.
Lima looks to move to half guard but instead Praust has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Lima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Praust is nestled in close to Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lima won't allow Praust to pass to mount.
Praust winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima tries to roll over but Praust keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Praust escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Praust!
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Praust moves nicely into side control.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Praust's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Praust is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima tries to roll over but Praust keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust working Lima over with strikes. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Praust is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Praust is looking to get back to his feet here but Lima is keeping cool and he's managed to take Praust's back.#SUB#
Praust is having to fend off submission attempts from Lima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lima doesn't have the hooks in though and Praust manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Praust with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Praust defends well.#T1##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Praust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Praust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Praust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Praust is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Praust has passed into half guard!
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praust pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Praust moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lima.
Praust passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima! #T3#
Praust dominating with strikes here.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Praust landing strikes from the mount and Lima is in trouble!
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Praust lands a big elbow.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Praust's attempts to control the action.
Praust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Praust is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Praust controlling from the full mount.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Praust's attempts to control the action.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Praust raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lima gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praust pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Praust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Praust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Praust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Praust lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lima gets tackled into the cage by Praust. Praust maintains the clinch.
Praust pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Praust.
Lima jumps guard but Praust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lima tries to throw a body punch but Praust avoids it by throwing Lima back against the cage. #TD#
Lima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Praust wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Praust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Praust tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Praust is defending it quite comfortably.
Praust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Praust trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Praust keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Praust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Praust is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lima wants to take Praust's back here but Praust is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lima tries to control but Praust wriggling away.
Lima controlling the pace for now.
Praust is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Praust tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Praust holds on for dear life.
Praust is controlling an arm, preventing Lima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Praust tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Praust is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lima is staying active.
Praust is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Lima has hold of Praust's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Praust manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Praust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima misses with a head shot.
Lima punching from mount but Praust doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lima prevents Praust from getting the reversal.
Praust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Praust 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Alyoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Tyler.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Alyoshin scores with a head kick. Tyler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alyoshin.
And Tyler responds with a good body kick, but Alyoshin manages to step out the way in time.
Tyler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.#T1#
Tyler throws the left hand but Alyoshin avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Tyler.
Alyoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyler checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyler.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the body
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alyoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alyoshin will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyler.
Tyler throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Tyler.
Alyoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alyoshin defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
Alyoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Tyler.
Tyler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Alyoshin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Tyler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Tyler lands a jab to Alyoshin's midsection.
Tyler fakes the leg kick and cracks Alyoshin in the body.
Alyoshin avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alyoshin takes a step back to recover.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Alyoshin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Alyoshin avoids it.
Alyoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
A counter left hand to the body from Alyoshin misses its target.#T4#
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses.
And Tyler responds with a good body kick, but Alyoshin manages to step out the way in time.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyler scores with a counter punch that sends Alyoshin to the canvas! Tyler smells blood - he's punishing Alyoshin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Alyoshin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Tyler!
A victorious Pete Tyler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Krajisnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Angle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Krajisnik sends Angle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krajisnik is motioning to the referee to let Angle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Angle is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kirk Angle has been cut.
Krajisnik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Angle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krajisnik throws a front kick that sends Angle 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!
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krajisnik walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angle drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Krajisnik swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angle's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Alyoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurry closes the distance but Alyoshin moves to the side
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body shot.
Alyoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
Alyoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurry.
Hurry misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Hurry rushes Alyoshin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alyoshin misses with a looping left.
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alyoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurry misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.#CL2#
Hurry has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Hurry.
Hurry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alyoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurry struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alyoshin. #BC2#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Alyoshin misses its target.
Alyoshin avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Hurry tries to clinch there but Alyoshin circles away.
Hurry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body.
Hurry defending well as Alyoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Hurry just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Alyoshin throwing a counter right hand but Hurry manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry cracks Alyoshin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hurry blocks the body kick.
Hurry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alyoshin throws a good cross that connects.
Alyoshin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin looks to land a right hand but Hurry moved out of range.
Hurry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alyoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hurry throws a lazy head kick
enabling Alyoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Alyoshin moves out of range as Hurry strikes.
Alyoshin looks to land a body kick but Hurry moved away.#T3#
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry swats away the attempt to clinch by Alyoshin.
A little jabbing left from Hurry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurry checks a leg kick.
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurry misses with an uppercut. Alyoshin saw that one coming.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin is looking to wear down Hurry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alyoshin tries to clinch there but Hurry circles away.
A shot to the liver by Hurry. Beautiful body shot.
Hurry blocks a head kick by Alyoshin.
Hurry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alyoshin avoids the head kick by Hurry. #T4#
Hurry throws a body shot but no joy.
Alyoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurry.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up.
Hurry throws a jab when Alyoshin was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alyoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurry lands a jab-cross combination.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin scores with a hook.
Alyoshin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurry.
Hurry looks to land a right hand but Alyoshin moved out of range.
Hurry throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alyoshin counter with a right hand.
Alyoshin blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Alyoshin moves out of range easily.
Hurry misses the body punch
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Alyoshin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alyoshin avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Alyoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Hurry's shoulder, as Hurry tries to avoid the shot.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurry looks to throw the jab but Alyoshin is out of range.
Hurry takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Hurry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurry tries to bum rush Alyoshin with a series of wild strikes but Alyoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alyoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alyoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alyoshin lands an overhand right.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry swings widly with a right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Alyoshin.
Grant Alyoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alyoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Hurry is rocked!
Hurry is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Alyoshin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hurry is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Alyoshin!
Our winner, Grant Alyoshin, 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: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotiz misses with the combination.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotiz tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Rotiz gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Rotiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotiz's efforts to push away.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rotiz distracts Lima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rotiz wanted to stand there but Lima had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotiz is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Rotiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Rotiz from standing up. #SUB#
Rotiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Rotiz wants to get up but he can't break Lima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Rotiz from standing up.
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Lima is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Rotiz is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Lima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Rotiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rotiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rotiz is trying to buck Lima off.
Lima throws an elbow but Rotiz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Lima seems to have got his legs back now.
Lima throws an elbow but Rotiz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rotiz is pushing Lima's head away, looking to escape. Lima manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Lima is trying to move to mount but Rotiz reverses beautifully and ends up in Lima's guard.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotiz's guard. #REVR#
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rotiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Rotiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rotiz's head.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Rotiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lima moves out of range of the body kick.
Rotiz misses with a straight left.
Toti Rotiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rotiz defends well and Lima ends up having to push Rotiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotiz tries to break the clinch but Lima is controlling the position. #TD#
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Rotiz to the mat.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Rotiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is getting worse.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rotiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rotiz is looking to stand up but Lima won't let him. #SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotiz is aware though and is defending well.
Rotiz tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz stands up over Lima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rotiz wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rotiz scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lima taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
Rotiz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lima controls his leg.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#Jeez, Ricardo Lima's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Lima 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Lima throwing shots but Daxton is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lima in particular looking to stall.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daxton's head.
Lima stops Daxton from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Lima is trying to control. Daxton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daxton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima wants to take a breather but Daxton is having none of it. #T3#
Lima sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Daxton, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Daxton as Lima shoots in.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daxton.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Daxton counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries for a takedown but Daxton circles away easily
and Daxton counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Lima backing away here, and Daxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daxton leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daxton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daxton stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lima dives in and grabs Daxton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daxton pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Daxton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Daxton lands a big head kick that sends Lima tumbling to the mat! Daxton takes a step backwards and waves Lima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lima is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.#TD#
Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daxton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh Lima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daxton keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima prevents Daxton from getting back to his feet.
Lima seems to have got his legs back now.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daxton's head.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daxton is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Euan Daxton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daxton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daxton's waist but Daxton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Daxton counters with a good low kick that Lima was not able to check.
Daxton throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Euan Daxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daxton throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Lima blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Daxton counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daxton stops Lima from passing to mount.
Lima trying to control the position but Daxton is working away.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet but Lima drags him back down.#T1#
Lima tries to score with some ground and pound. Daxton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Daxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima prevents Daxton from escaping the position.
Lima throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daxton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Daxton tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Daxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima prevents Daxton from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Euan Daxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Daxton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daxton defends well and Lima ends up having to push Daxton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima jumps guard but Daxton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Daxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima tries for a takedown but Daxton circles away easily
and Daxton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima. #SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daxton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lima but great work by Daxton.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Daxton keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Daxton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice body punch from Daxton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lima crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Euan Daxton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Euan Daxton waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Koli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koli misses with an uppercut
and Krajisnik counters with a body kick that stops Koli in his tracks momentarily.
Krajisnik throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Krajisnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koli misses with a kick to the body
and Koli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koli.
Krajisnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krajisnik takes a kick to the side of the head.
Krajisnik throws a low kick but Koli moves out of range easily.
Koli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koli throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krajisnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Koli backs off Krajisnik throws a huge counter combo but Koli manages to avoid it all.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
Koli throws a head kick that misses.
Koli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Krajisnik avoids the head kick by Koli.
Krajisnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krajisnik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
Krajisnik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jape Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krajisnik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krajisnik scores with a nice right hand.
Krajisnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the liver by Krajisnik. Beautiful body shot.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krajisnik flicks out a counter leg kick but Koli steps away.
Koli is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Krajisnik.
Koli misses with a body kick.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli misses with an uppercut. Krajisnik saw that one coming.#T2#
Koli walks into a straight right hand from Krajisnik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krajisnik.
Krajisnik jabs Koli right on the nose. Koli blinks but takes it well.
Krajisnik with a nice calf kick.
Koli drops his hands for a split second and Krajisnik immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Koli face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Krajisnik follows up with a right hand that knocks Koli into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!

Event: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Lima shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima moves into full mount!
Lima controlling his opponent.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away. #T1#
Lima throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima thowing shots but they're missing.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ferguson has his hands clasped together but Lima extends and breaks Ferguson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Caruga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caruga is in Borisov's guard.#SUB2#
Caruga has gone for a leg lock! Borisov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caruga's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Caruga has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Borisov is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Borisov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Borisov has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ideaale or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad. #TD#
Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ideaale's guard.
Lima 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.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ideaale is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ideaale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ideaale has wrist control.#T1#
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform us that Ideaale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ideaale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ideaale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ideaale keeps working.
Ideaale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lima lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ideaale wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well. #T3#
Lima wants to control but Ideaale is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ideaale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima thows a huge punch but Ideaale dodges it nicely.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ideaale is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ideaale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima. #T4#
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.
Ideaale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lima scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ideaale wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ideaale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Ideaale is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Ideaale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ideaale's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ideaale duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Ideaale.#TD#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Ideaale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ideaale is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ideaale can do to turn this around?
Lima controlling from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ideaale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ideaale trying to remain calm as Lima controls from the top position.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep.
Ideaale struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima trying to control the position but Ideaale is working away. #T3#
Ideaale wants to control but Lima postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ideaale has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ideaale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ideaale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lima is keen to just control but Ideaale is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ideaale looking for submissions off his back.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ideaale wants to get back to full guard.
Ideaale wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ideaale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ideaale as he avoids it easily.
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ricardo Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ideaale is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lima throws some wild stikes that Ideaale manages to avoid easily.
Lima lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ideaale taking shots to the head.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ideaale can't escape the position. #T1#
Ideaale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Lima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
Ideaale is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lima scoring with strikes but Ideaale is staying in there.
Ideaale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ideaale is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lima content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Lima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ideaale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ideaale shrugs it off.
Ideaale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Ideaale avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ideaale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ideaale is defending well. Lima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ideaale has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
Our winner, Ricardo Lima, 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: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Alyoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut walks into a left hand. #CL#
Alyoshin rushes Mahmut and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmut is trying to break free.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action. #BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alyoshin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahmut's head.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick and Alyoshin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmut throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body shot.
Alyoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Alyoshin throws a looping overhand right but Mahmut ducks down to avoid it.
Alyoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alyoshin throws a hook but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Mahmut throws a counter combo.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alyoshin clobbers Mahmut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Mahmut misses.
Alyoshin cracks Mahmut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alyoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Alyoshin digs a good hook to Mahmut's body.
Alyoshin cracks a nice hook into Mahmut's ribs.#CL#
Alyoshin clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin has Mahmut pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin - that landed with a thud.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahmut avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmut blocks an uppercut.
Mahmut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Alyoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alyoshin tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmut.
Alyoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alyoshin momentarily. #T3#
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mahmut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut lands with a nice combination. Alyoshin backs away looking to recover.
Alyoshin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Alyoshin.#CL#
Alyoshin clinches up with Mahmut and pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Mahmut tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alyoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Alyoshin tries to clinch there but Mahmut circles away.
Mahmut throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Mahmut.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Alyoshin. Beautiful body shot.
Alyoshin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alyoshin throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alyoshin is looking to slow Mahmut down with leg kicks.
Alyoshin looks to land a left hand but Mahmut moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut thinks about the counter body kick.
Alyoshin looks to clinch
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut counters with a nice leg kick.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Mahmut pushes him off.
Mahmut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alyoshin.
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alyoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Alyoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmut seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Alyoshin wants to clinch.#T1#
Mahmut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Mahmut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmut needs to keep his hands up - Alyoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alyoshin is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
A nice side step and Mahmut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmut was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alyoshin. Mahmut does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Alyoshin misses with a left hand
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Mahmut looks for the body kick but Alyoshin saw that one coming.
Alyoshin connects with a right hand. Mahmut shakes it off.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot.
Mahmut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahmut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Mahmut pushes him off.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alyoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmut should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alyoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahmut at a distance.
Mahmut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alyoshin. That did some damage!#T3#
A big right from Alyoshin misses. #CL#
Alyoshin darts in and clinches Mahmut up against the cage.
Alyoshin has Mahmut pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmut slips under a jab.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up but Mahmut circles away and keeps his distance.
Alyoshin moves out of range as Mahmut strikes.
Alyoshin throws a quick counter head kick but Mahmut was just out of range.#T4#
Alyoshin slips under a jab.
Alyoshin is looking to clinch but Mahmut is avoiding it.
Mahmut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alyoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Mahmut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Alyoshin forces Mahmut back against the cage and clinches.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmut.
Mahmut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alyoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but Mahmut moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grant Alyoshin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alyoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alyoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Mahmut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alyoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmut can do to turn this around?
Alyoshin throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Alyoshin has closed the distance and engaged Mahmut in a clinch. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Alyoshin.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to clinch
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alyoshin misses with a hook
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
Alyoshin staying out of range there.
Mahmut ducks under a wild hook from Alyoshin.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alyoshin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alyoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alyoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alyoshin connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Alyoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Alyoshin's head but Alyoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alyoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Alyoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alyoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmut keeps the fight on the outside.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alyoshin connects with a jab.
A low kick from Alyoshin is predictable there
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut throws a sloppy body shot
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alyoshin connects with a body shot that sends Mahmut's belly button to the back.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Alyoshin swinging wildly here.
Mahmut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alyoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmut on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alyoshin with a nice calf kick.
Mahmut looks to land a body kick but Alyoshin moved away.
Alyoshin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alyoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alyoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut throws a hook but Alyoshin blocks it.
Mahmut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Alyoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alyoshin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Alyoshin!
Our winner, Grant Alyoshin, 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: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caruga.
A quick step to the side and Gee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee throws a leg kick but Caruga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gee throws a head kick that Caruga semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Caruga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gee avoids it really well and circles away.
Gee tries to counter by clinching up but Caruga breaks away and moves out of range.
Gee fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Caruga tries to counter it with a takedown but Gee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Caruga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caruga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Gee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caruga.
Inspektor Gee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Gee throws a low kick but Caruga avoids it.
Caruga's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Caruga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caruga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caruga looks for a takedown but Gee sprawls well.#T1#
Gee throws a right hand that Caruga ducks under and follows up with a left that Caruga also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Caruga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caruga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caruga fails to land the takedown.
Gee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Caruga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Caruga is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caruga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inspektor Gee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gee moves into the clinch successfully.
Caruga tries to pull guard but Gee won't allow it.
Gee lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye. #T2##TD2#
Caruga gets control of Gee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caruga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Gee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Boomer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Boomer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boomer defends well and Lima ends up having to push Boomer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima shoots in but Boomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Boomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima shoots in but Boomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boomer.#TD2#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boomer regains half guard.
Boomer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Boomer is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boomer is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Boomer gets full guard.#T1#
Boomer is controlling Lima's posture.
Boomer keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Boomer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boomer trying to control the position here.
Boomer keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Boomer is keeping the position.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Boomer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle here but Boomer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima stops Boomer from passing to mount.
Boomer trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Boomer is controlling the position.
Lima tries to bench press Boomer off him but Boomer keeps the position.
Boomer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The referee asks Boomer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boomer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lima tries to bench press Boomer off him but Boomer keeps the position.
Lima looking for a sweep but Boomer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boomer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boomer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.
Boomer controlling from the full mount.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Boomer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is looking to improve his position but Boomer isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Boomer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boomer defends well and Lima ends up having to push Boomer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boomer's half guard.
Boomer trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
Mike Boomer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boomer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boomer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer is controlling Lima's posture.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lima throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boomer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Boomer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boomer forces his way into half guard.
Lima tries to roll over but Boomer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boomer passes into side control!
Lima is not content to let Boomer control the position. #T2#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Boomer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lima tries to buck Boomer off but Boomer is having none of it.
Boomer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boomer wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lima tries to bench press Boomer off him but Boomer keeps the position.
Boomer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Boomer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lima is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boomer wants to stand but Lima has his arm trapped.
Boomer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boomer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boomer lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Boomer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Boomer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike Boomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Nice takedown defense from Boomer. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Boomer lands with a good body shot.
Mike Boomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boomer jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Boomer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Boomer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boomer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Boomer shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Boomer lands a front kick.
Boomer lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Boomer as Lima shoots in.
Mike Boomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Boomer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boomer defends well and Lima ends up having to push Boomer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boomer but Boomer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boomer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boomer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lima.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boomer counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Lima is rocked!#KD#
Boomer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lima sprawling to the canvas! Lima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boomer finish him?!
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Boomer finish him?#CL#
Boomer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the cage.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boomer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boomer takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Lima is off balance and as he stumbles, Boomer throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Lima's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mike Boomer!
A less than humble Mike Boomer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caruga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plusnin controls the position.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga manages to get back to half guard.
Caruga is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
Well, if Plusnin 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. #T1##SUB#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caruga avoid being mounted?
Plusnin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Caruga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin 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.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Plusnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well. #SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well. #SUB#
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Caruga defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Caruga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caruga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Caruga's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plusnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plusnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caruga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caruga takes one to the chin there.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruga can do to turn this around?
Caruga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Caruga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plusnin jabs Caruga right on the nose. Caruga blinks but takes it well.
Caruga moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin loads up on a big right hand but Caruga slips the punch.#TD2#
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plusnin tries to roll over but Caruga keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Plusnin is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Plusnin has his foot on Caruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin is trying to keep Caruga in close. #SUB#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caruga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga is pushing down on Plusnin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plusnin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Plusnin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Caruga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caruga advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caruga is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin won't allow Caruga to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevo Caruga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Plusnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Plusnin throws a hook but Caruga blocks it.
Caruga slips under a jab from Plusnin.#TD#
Plusnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caruga gets back to full guard. #T1#
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.
Plusnin passes Caruga's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Plusnin wants to free his trapped foot but Caruga is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plusnin works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Caruga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plusnin.
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Caruga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caruga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plusnin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Caruga is keeping the position.#T3#
Caruga is trying to hold Plusnin in close to prevent damage but Plusnin has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up. #SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Caruga is defending it quite comfortably.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caruga!
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.
Plusnin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plusnin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Caruga manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Caruga is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plusnin 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Gee leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gee loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.#TD2#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gee tries to get out of the position.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.
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. Lima connects with a nice short shot to Gee's temple.
Gee looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Gee is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Gee defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Gee has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gee's waist but Gee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
As Lima looks to move away, Gee throws a big counter combo but Lima just gets out of the way.
Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Gee sprawls well. He's pushed Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inspektor Gee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gee defends it nicely.
Gee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Gee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Inspektor Gee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gee with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Gee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.#TD2#
Lima scores with a takedown into Gee's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima prevents Gee from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Gee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gee manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Gee's guard.
Lima postures up in Gee's guard and throws a big left but Gee blocks it. #T2#
Lima prevents Gee from getting back to his feet.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
Gee wants to stand but Lima is controlling the position.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is stalling in the full guard.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Lima 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.
Lima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Lima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gee tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima throwing shots but Gee is blocking nicely.
Gee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Gee is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Lima prevents Gee from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima trying to control the action but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Lima gets the takedown into side control.
Gee trying to remain calm as Lima controls from the top position.
Gee is trying to buck Lima off.
Lima trying to control the position but Gee is working away.
Gee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ricardo Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lima has hold of Gee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lima cranks the arm and Gee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Jab, jab by The Duke - just one landing.
Krajisnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Krajisnik.
The Duke misses with a wild combination.
The Duke connects with a crisp jab.
The Duke looks to throw the jab but Krajisnik is out of range.
Krajisnik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Duke lands a jab to Krajisnik's midsection.
The Duke tests Krajisnik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Duke throws a lazy right hand but Krajisnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krajisnik slips under a jab.
The Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krajisnik.
Krajisnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Duke.
The Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krajisnik moves away.
Krajisnik feints the counter takedown.
The Duke takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Krajisnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krajisnik scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Krajisnik misses its intended target.
The Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krajisnik was well out of range. Poor timing from The Duke.
Krajisnik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Duke misses with a right hand
and Krajisnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Krajisnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Duke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Duke swings for the body but Krajisnik moves out of range.
The Duke throws a body punch but Krajisnik moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Krajisnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Duke, as that shot connected.
Krajisnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Krajisnik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Duke rather than just go for the knockout.
The Duke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#The Duke is rocked!#T2#
Krajisnik fakes the body blow, causing The Duke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! The Duke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Gee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gee misses with a right hand #TD#
and Caruga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gee's guard.
Caruga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gee's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gee can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions.
Caruga trying to mount his opponent but Gee defends it. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gee pushes Caruga off looking to stand but Caruga dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caruga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Gee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
Caruga stops Gee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gee defends it well. #SUB#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gee is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gee tries to kick Caruga off but Caruga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Gee is defending well. #ES2#
Gee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Caruga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gee but Gee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gee scoring well with a low kick there.
Caruga shoots in for a double leg but Gee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Caruga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caruga scrambles back to his feet.
Gee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gee throws a leg kick which misses Caruga's front leg but catches the back leg as Caruga tries to avoid it. #TD#
Caruga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
Caruga tries to free his leg and advance position but Gee is retaining full guard.
Gee wants to stand but Caruga is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga advances to half guard.
Caruga stops Gee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gee is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Gee is looking to escape.#SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Gee is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Gee defends the submission attempt.
Caruga prevents Gee from standing back up. #SUB#
Gee is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga. #SUB#
Caruga maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caruga has cracked it and Gee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plusnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima gets to mount! Plusnin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is having none of it.
Plusnin wants to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Plusnin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Lima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lima thows a huge punch but Plusnin dodges it nicely.
Lima is taking a breather. Plusnin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Plusnin trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Plusnin defends it. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Plusnin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Plusnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plusnin is trying to keep Lima in close. #SUB2#
Plusnin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lima uses it to pass to side control.
Plusnin regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Lima.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plusnin wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Plusnin is having none of it.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lima with the ground and pound but Plusnin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima stays in close to Plusnin's body and controls the position.
Lima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Plusnin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lima escapes and throws Plusnin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Plusnin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Lima crashes against the mat.
Plusnin tries to improve position but can't.
Plusnin sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plusnin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plusnin is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Plusnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Plusnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plusnin can do to turn this around?
Plusnin has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima wants to control from the top but Plusnin keeps moving.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plusnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Plusnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
Lima distracts Plusnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lima is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Plusnin has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima working some strikes from top position.
Plusnin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Plusnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.#SUB#
Lima pushes a forearm under Plusnin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Plusnin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
An out of breath Ricardo Lima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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