Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Milka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Milka throws a series of punches but Del Monte avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Del Monte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Monte.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the head.
Milka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Del Monte's head back.
Milka throws a sloppy head kick and Del Monte moves out of range easily.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Monte looks to land a right hand but Milka moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Milka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Monte takes a swing at Milka's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte throws a body shot but no joy.
Milka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Monte throws a hook but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka's corner calls for a 1-2. Milka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Milka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Monte, pushing him back against the cage.
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Monte prevents a body shot from Milka. #T1#
Milka tries a body shot but Del Monte blocks it.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Del Monte.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Del Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Milka.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Milka just leaning against Del Monte, taking a breather.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Del Monte's ribcage. Del Monte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milka stalling the fight.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milka digs a right hand into Del Monte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Monte's gas tank.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Monte controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Monte takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
Del Monte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Monte blocks an uppercut.
Milka pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka lands a body shot.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Milka lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Milka.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #BC2#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka effectively controlling the action here.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Milka throws a nice head kick!
Stefano Del Monte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Monte throws the left hand but Milka avoids the punch easily.
Milka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Del Monte.
Del Monte throws a looping overhand right but Milka ducks down to avoid it.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Monte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Monte swings for the body but Milka moves out of range. #CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka avoiding damage as Del Monte throws knees to the body.
Milka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Milka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Del Monte counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Monte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte wants to counter the offense by Milka and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Del Monte back into the cage.
Rico Milka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Monte can do to turn this around?
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Monte.
Good body shot from Milka.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage. #T2#
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Monte's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milka.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milka's defenses.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards. #BC2#
Del Monte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
Milka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Monte connects with a body shot.#CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka. #T3#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Milka.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Good body shot from Milka.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Monte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka tries to work over Del Monte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka lands a body punch.
Milka taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Milka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Del Monte.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milka lands with a cross.
Milka looks to clinch
letting Del Monte counter with a right hand.
Milka takes a swing at Del Monte's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milka manages to avoid it.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Del Monte lands a jab to Milka's midsection.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Del Monte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Milka on the inside. #T1#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka stalling.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka working aggressively here.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Milka working aggressively here.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
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!
Del Monte lands a good knee to the midsection. Milka won't want to take too many of those.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milka avoids it.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #T3#
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Del Monte is trying to break free.
Milka prevents Del Monte from breaking the clinch.
Del Monte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Milka.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Milka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Buryckin gets the takedown into side control.
Justen is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justen keeps working.
Justen tries to buck Buryckin off but Buryckin is having none of it.
Buryckin is looking to take a break and control but Justen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Justen is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justen tries to bench press Buryckin off him but Buryckin keeps the position.
Justen keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Justen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buryckin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Buryckin fending off the submission attempt from Justen. #SUB2#
Justen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Buryckin escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Justen trying to control from the bottom.
Buryckin is looking to advance position but Justen won't allow it.
Justen is trying to maintain the position but Buryckin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.
Buryckin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buryckin content just to control the position here.
Justen is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Buryckin goes for an armbar but Justen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Justen. #SUB#
Buryckin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Buryckin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justen is aware though and is defending well.
Buryckin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Justen defends it easily.
Justen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buryckin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Justen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buryckin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buryckin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Buryckin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buryckin lands a nice hook to Justen's body. Justen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buryckin.
Buryckin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Justen tries to sprawl but Buryckin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buryckin passes to side control.
Justen is trying to get back to half guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Justen sneaks back into half guard.
Justen tries to roll over but Buryckin keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Justen defends it well.
Buryckin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Justen!
Justen can't escape the position.
Buryckin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Justen is in real trouble.
Buryckin doesn't have the hooks in and Justen manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justen defends it easily.#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justen defends well.#T2##SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justen trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justen trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Justen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Buryckin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buryckin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Justen is stalling in the full guard.
Justen passes Buryckin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin gets full guard.#SUB#
Buryckin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matvey Buryckin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Justen tries for a kimura but Buryckin is defending well. #SUB2#
Justen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Justen trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Justen working away.
Buryckin is looking to regain half guard here but Justen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen postures up.
Justen advances to mount. #SUB2#
Justen looking to isolate an arm here. Buryckin doesn't see it coming and as Justen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Justen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rotiz.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
A big left from Chase misses.
Chase throws a head kick that half lands.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rotiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Rotiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chase.
Chase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chase throws a hook to the side of Rotiz's head but Rotiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rotiz misses with a body kick.
Chase cracks a nice hook into Rotiz's ribs.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase lands a body shot.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotiz goes for a double leg but Chase avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chase continues to drive forward.
Chase can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chase digs a good body shot into Rotiz's ribs.
Chase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Rotiz clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz pulls guard successfully.
Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rotiz is proving hard to escape from.
Chase won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Chase is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rotiz 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.
Chase postures up.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chase manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4##ES2#
Chase is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rotiz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz tries to clinch but Chase moves away
and Chase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotiz is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chase as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chase manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Chase.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chase lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotiz.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Chase.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a left and a right that stings Chase.
Donk. Chase catches Rotiz right on the button with a cross.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Chase with a jab.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Rotiz saw that one coming.
Danny Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Danny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Rotiz is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotiz walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chase misses the target.
Rotiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rotiz misses with a left hand
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a straight right hand.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rotiz at a distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase scores with a nice right hand.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Chase.
Nice shot lands for Rotiz.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Rotiz tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Rotiz drives through with a takedown into Chase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Chase has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rotiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Rotiz is trying to pull guard but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Rotiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Chase prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rotiz looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Chase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chase thinking.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rotiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chase throws a jab when Rotiz was well out of range.
Chase fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rotiz on the side of the head.
Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Rotiz off the cage and back into range.
Chase misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.

Chase has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rotiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rotiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Rotiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow. #T1#
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chase works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz stops Chase from standing up.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Rotiz 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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chase wants to stand up but Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Rotiz moved out of range.
Chase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase slips a straight right by Rotiz.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rotiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it.
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chase counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz is looking for a counter combo.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rotiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Rotiz tries to clinch up.
Rotiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Chase finds it's way through Rotiz's defenses.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz fails with the takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase scores with a head kick. Rotiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chase lands the left hand.
Chase connects with a body shot that sends Rotiz's belly button to the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chase!
A relieved looking Danny Chase thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Showgun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas jabs Showgun right on the nose. Showgun blinks but takes it well.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showgun shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas works over Showgun's head and body with a nice combination.
Volyas looks to land a combination but Showgun avoids it well.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volyas counters with a one-two to the body.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas lands with a cross.
Volyas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Showgun takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Volyas throws a big counter head kick but Showgun avoids it with no problem.
Volyas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Volyas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volyas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volyas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Showgun closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas pushes Showgun away with a front kick.
Volyas lands with a slapping head kick.
Showgun wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
The crowd cheers as Showgun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volyas doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun motions for Volyas to come forward. Showgun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Volyas.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas. #T2#
Volyas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Showgun is looking to clinch but Volyas is avoiding it.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showgun.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas tries to get set, Showgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Volyas manages to avoid the attempt.
Volyas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Volyas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Showgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.#T3#
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Volyas had a free shot at his head there.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas looks to land a combination. Showgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a leg kick but Volyas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Showgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas lands a body shot.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volyas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Showgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Showgun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Showgun blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Showgun is looking to counter the offense by Volyas and move into the clinch.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Volyas thuds a left hand into Showgun's body.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volyas but Volyas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Showgun looks for the body kick but Volyas saw that one coming. #T1#
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Showgun backing away here, and Volyas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas backs away, Showgun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas lands with a hook. Showgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Showgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Volyas.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Volyas. Beautiful body shot.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volyas lands a high kick!
Volyas thows a body kick. Showgun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Showgun takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Showgun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Showgun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun has a couple of punches blocked by Volyas.
Showgun tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it. #BC#
Showgun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Showgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas with a jab.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Showgun lands a body shot.
Showgun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Showgun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Showgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Volyas avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a head kick. Showgun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volyas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Showgun misses
and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showgun backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showgun moves forwards but Volyas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Showgun swinging wildly here.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Showgun fails with the takedown.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volyas scores with a kick to the body.
Volyas blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volyas throws a front kick that sends Showgun stumbling back into the cage.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showgun wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volyas tries to avoid it but Showgun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volyas to the ground. Volyas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas moves away
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun.
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas connects with a single shot there.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showgun.
Showgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Volyas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas throws a series of strikes that have Showgun backpedaling. #CL#
Showgun has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Showgun was looking to counter with a kick there.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showgun back to the cage. Volyas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas 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: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Kurtev slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Boytsov jabs at Kurtev's body.
Kurtev shoots in and drives through. Boytsov sprawls well.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kurtev clinches up with Boytsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurtev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boytsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dmitry Boytsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.#BC#
Boytsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kurtev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Boytsov postures up. #SUB#
Boytsov 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.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Kurtev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boytsov defends well.
Kurtev can't keep his opponent in guard - Boytsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Kurtev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Kurtev pushes Boytsov off looking to stand but Boytsov dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurtev throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Boytsov manages to pass to side control.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurtev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurtev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boytsov blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boytsov prevents Kurtev from escaping the position.#T3#
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but Boytsov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurtev wants to control but Boytsov postures up.#SUB#
Boytsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for a kimura but Kurtev is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurtev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurtev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurtev sees it coming and defends easily.
Boytsov wants to take a breather but Kurtev is having none of it. #SUB#
Kurtev is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
Kurtev trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Kurtev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov 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#
Kurtev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kurtev rushes Boytsov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Boytsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kurtev landing a few short strikes.
Kurtev strikes from the bottom but Boytsov uses the opportunity to move to side control. #SUB#
Boytsov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurtev is defending well.
Boytsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtev tries to buck Boytsov off but Boytsov is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Boytsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurtev is defending well.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
Kurtev misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurtev, who protects the arm well.
Boytsov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurtev is trying to control Boytsov's posture but Boytsov avoids it.
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but Boytsov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Kurtev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kurtev controlling the position well.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boytsov wants to take a breather but Kurtev is having none of it. #SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurtev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov. #SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurtev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Boytsov trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Boytsov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurtev wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is defending well.
Boytsov looks to land a strike but Kurtev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kurtev 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.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov throwing strikes but missing.
Boytsov throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurtev wants to sweep but no luck.
Boytsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurtev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kurtev gets the takedown into side control.
Dmitry Boytsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurtev trying to control the action but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
Kurtev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boytsov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kurtev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Boytsov dodges it nicely.
Boytsov has hold of Kurtev's hands but Kurtev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boytsov is holding on to half guard well.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boytsov defending well though.
Kurtev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurtev is looking to take a break and control but Boytsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boytsov defending well though.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boytsov defending well though.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boytsov defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurtev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurtev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kurtev is looking for a kimura but Boytsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtev to get the leverage.
Boytsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtev is nestled in close to Boytsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Boytsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurtev winds up and cracks Boytsov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dmitry Boytsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Boytsov dodges it nicely.
Kurtev trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away. #SUB2#
Kurtev is looking for a kimura but Boytsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtev to get the leverage.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kurtev wants to work for an arm triangle but Boytsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov is not content to let Kurtev control the position.#T4#
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kurtev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boytsov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kurtev.
Boytsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Boytsov blocks nicely.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krisko Kurtev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boytsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses. #TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonov Jr sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Leonov Jr is defending the position.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama trying to pass the guard but Leonov Jr defending well.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tama is nestled in close to Leonov Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Tama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leonov Jr taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Leonov Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head. #T3#
Tama content to control rather than advance.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama works his way into full mount!
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Tama unloading with bombs!#T4#
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Leonov Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Leonov Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.#CL#
Tama instigates a clinch.
Leonov Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama blocks a body shot from Leonov Jr. #BC#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.#CL#
Tama has closed the distance and engaged Leonov Jr in a clinch. #BC#
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tama moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Tama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Leonov Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tama moves into full mount!
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Leonov Jr taking shots to the head.
Tama 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.
Tama won't let Leonov Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tama is landing with some decent strikes but Leonov Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tama breaks from Leonov Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Tama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Tama! Leonov Jr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Valerio throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparta Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valerio's guard.
Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valerio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio has his hands clasped together around Sparta Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparta Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valerio.
Sparta Jr postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it. #SUB#
Valerio has his foot on Sparta Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Valerio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valerio is in guard.#REVR#
Valerio wants to control from the top but Sparta Jr keeps moving.
Valerio controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valerio 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.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr 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.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now.
Valerio trying to control but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valerio has picked Sparta Jr up and slammed him! Sparta Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Valerio manages to pass to side control!
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.
Valerio advances to full mount.
Sparta Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sparta Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio wants to take a breather but Sparta Jr is having none of it. #SUB#
Valerio 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.
Sparta Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio trying to control the action but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Valerio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta Jr keeps working.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio uses his free foot to push down on Sparta Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparta Jr.
Valerio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparta Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparta Jr is squirming around, avoiding Valerio's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparta Jr under the eye.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio misses with a hook.
Sparta Jr slips under a jab from Valerio.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta Jr moves away.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Valerio and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Sparta Jr staying out of range there.
Sparta Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valerio with a body shot.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Sparta Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a hook.
Sparta Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Sparta Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparta Jr can do to turn this around?
Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Valerio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valerio.#ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Crack! Valerio connects with the perfect overhand right and Sparta Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kourov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kourov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kourov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kourov defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kourov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kourov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kourov's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kourov trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kourov.
Kourov misses with a knee strike.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kourov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belmiro fails to pull guard.
Kourov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmiro's elbow.
Kourov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belmiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Kourov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kourov closes the distance and clinches.
Kourov lands a knee to the body.
Belmiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kourov throws a head punch that misses.
Kourov lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Belmiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD#
Belmiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kourov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro pushes down on Kourov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Kourov dodges it nicely.
Kourov won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount.
Belmiro stalling.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kourov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kourov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kourov has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Belmiro looks to land a strike but Kourov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belmiro is looking to pass into half guard but Kourov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kourov is in guard.#REVB#
Kourov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kourov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kourov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kourov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kourov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Kourov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kourov manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kourov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kourov.
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Belmiro.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kourov throws out the jab.
Belmiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kourov digs a good hook to Belmiro's body.
Kourov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Kourov. #CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kourov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kourov should have avoided that one.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Belmiro's head.
Belmiro defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Kourov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kourov tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vino Kourov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro thuds a left hand into Kourov's body.
Kourov throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Kourov closes the distance but Belmiro moves to the side
and Belmiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Belmiro feints and as Kourov raises his hands in defense, Belmiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kourov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Kourov in his guard.#REVB#
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kourov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kourov is sitting in close to Belmiro's body. Belmiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kourov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kourov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belmiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Belmiro!
In defeat, Vino Kourov stepped up to the mic, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Kelly.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.#T2#
Kelly stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Kelly has control of Tong Panong's left arm, preventing Tong Panong from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tong Panong is aware though and is defending well.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Tong Panong is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly seems keen to control Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kelly trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tong Panong 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.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Kelly is trying to keep Tong Panong in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a jab when Tong Panong was well out of range.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tong Panong goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Tong Panong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tong Panong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Tong Panong's ribs.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Kelly misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tong Panong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Kelly moves out of range as Tong Panong throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Tong Panong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong Panong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tong Panong wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Tong Panong goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Tong Panong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Kelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Pat Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Boytsov lands with a straight right. Dudeson didn't see that one coming.
Boytsov missing with a left hand there. Dudeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Dudeson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dudeson wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is keeping the position.
Boytsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boytsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dudeson.
Dudeson working some strikes from top position.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dudeson stands up over Boytsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudeson trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dudeson uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Dudeson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boytsov to see if he's OK.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Boytsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boytsov parries the strikes from Dudeson easily there. Dudeson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boytsov to escape.
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudeson. #T3#
Boytsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dudeson is looking to advance position but Boytsov won't allow it.
Dudeson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dudeson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boytsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dudeson.
Boytsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boytsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dudeson.
Dudeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dudeson thows a huge punch but Boytsov dodges it nicely.
Boytsov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
Dudeson drops an elbow to the side of Boytsov's head. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Dudeson has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boytsov ducks right into an uppercut from Dudeson.
Dudeson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudeson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boytsov.
Dudeson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boytsov fails with the takedown.
Dudeson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudeson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dudeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boytsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dudeson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dudeson showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Boytsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dudeson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dudeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudeson working over Boytsov with some ground and pound. Boytsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dudeson trying to advance position but Boytsov counters by regaining guard.
Boytsov working a defensive guard here.
Dudeson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudeson trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dudeson escapes and throws Boytsov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dudeson moves into full mount! #T2#
Dudeson prevents Boytsov from getting the reversal.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boytsov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Dudeson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dudeson wants to take a breather but Boytsov is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dudeson in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Dudeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dudeson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Dudeson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boytsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dudeson.
Boytsov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dudeson. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dudeson throws an elbow that misses. Boytsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dudeson's guard. Nice move by Boytsov!#REVR#
Dudeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.
Boytsov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudeson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dudeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudeson sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Dudeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Boytsov gets a clinch.
Dudeson is working for takedown but Boytsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boytsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boytsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dmitry Boytsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.#TD2#
Dudeson has clasped his hands together around Boytsov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boytsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson wants to control for a moment but Boytsov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dudeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Boytsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dudeson not doing much here.
Dudeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boytsov is refusing to be controlled, as Dudeson sits in half guard.
Dudeson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boytsov is trying to maintain the position but Dudeson is very close to passing his half guard.
Boytsov is refusing to be controlled, as Dudeson sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dudeson with the ground and pound but Boytsov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dudeson lands a couple of elbows.
Dudeson advances position into side control!
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Dudeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boytsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dudeson is looking to stall here but Boytsov recovers full guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Dudeson defends easily.
Boytsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dudeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudeson has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dudeson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dudeson looking to sit in guard and control but Boytsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dudeson keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dude Dudeson.
I've got Dudeson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
In his post fight interview, Dude Dudeson gave a big smile as he said 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mad respect for Julio's career !'.

Event: RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Milka misses.
A head kick misses from Milka.
Andersson moves out of range as Milka strikes.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Milka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andersson.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson misses with a leg kick.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milka misses with a body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Milka clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.
Milka tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka lands a really nice looking cross but Andersson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka tries to clinch up
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersson blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Andersson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andersson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Milka is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him.
Milka wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson trying to control but Milka is working from the bottom.
Milka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Milka wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Milka has wrist control.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Andersson is working Milka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Milka is wriggling around but Andersson manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milka defending well though.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Milka defends it. #SUB#
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersson is nestled in close to Milka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka'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#
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Milka works Andersson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Milka.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milka to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Milka.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
The referee calls for Milka to work.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Milka.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka is stalling here. #TD#
Andersson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Milka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Milka postures up.
Milka wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson 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.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milka's guard. #REVR#
Andersson prevents Milka from getting back to his feet.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Milka is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Milka keeps moving.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Andersson passes Milka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milka is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Milka pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Milka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Milka wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Milka defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milka wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Milka - just one landing.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milka is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Milka tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rico Milka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A leg kick checked by Milka.
Milka wants to clinch.#CL2#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Milka stalling in the clinch.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Milka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milka.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Andersson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Milka can't fight it off and eventually Andersson manages to take the fight to the floor. Milka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Milka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andersson manages to pass to side control.
Andersson works his way into full mount!
Milka wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Andersson unloads with some shots from mount but Milka bucks and avoids them well.
Milka is trying to stand up.
Milka is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Milka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andersson looking to ground and pound but Milka is blocking nicely. #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.
Andersson throwing strikes here but Milka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Milka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andersson with good strikes from the mount here!
Andersson lands a big shot there that rocks Milka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Milka wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson misses with a head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rico Milka was interviewed post fight and said 'whaaaat ?'.

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Showgun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greyvine counters with a right hand to the body.
Showgun throws a lazy head kick
and Greyvine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greyvine throws a series of punches but Showgun moves out of range.
Greyvine stuffs the takedown.
Showgun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greyvine's waist but Greyvine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showgun off to one side.
Greyvine throws a series of punches but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Greyvine blocks the leg kick.
Greyvine lunges at Showgun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Showgun's hand. #CL#
Greyvine drives through and clinches with Showgun against the cage.
Greyvine has Showgun pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Showgun taking a breather.
Greyvine avoids the elbow strike from Showgun, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyvine stalling the fight.
Showgun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greyvine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greyvine 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.
Chance Greyvine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banderleii Showgun.
Showgun is trying to break the clinch but Greyvine is controlling him.
Showgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it.
Showgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Showgun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine. #TD#
Greyvine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Showgun has a hand on Greyvine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Greyvine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Greyvine landing strikes from the mount.
Greyvine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Showgun hang on?
Greyvine working Showgun over with strikes here.
Greyvine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Showgun's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Showgun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Greyvine controlling from the full mount.
Greyvine raining down shots from the mount!
Greyvine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyvine looking to finish Showgun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Showgun!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
BOOM! Greyvine connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Showgun is rocked!
Showgun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greyvine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Showgun is still in real trouble! Can Greyvine finish him?
Greyvine is landing with some decent strikes but Showgun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Showgun seems to have recovered his senses.
Showgun tries to lock up and control but Greyvine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Showgun is trying to escape the mount.
Greyvine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greyvine lands a big elbow - Showgun is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Showgun is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chance Greyvine!
A relieved looking Chance Greyvine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Hetman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight right.
Hetman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leonov Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hetman punishes Leonov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hetman clinches. #BC#
Hetman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Hetman feints and as Leonov Jr raises his hands in defense, Hetman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely. #T1#
Hetman wants to control from the top but Leonov Jr keeps moving.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hetman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetman is in close to Leonov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hetman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hetman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.#T2#
Leonov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Hetman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov Jr manages to avoid it.
Leonov Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hetman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonov Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetman is in Leonov Jr's guard.
Hetman works over Leonov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr wants to sweep here but Hetman controlling him for the moment.
Hetman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr keeping moving, preventing Hetman from controlling successfully.
Hetman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hetman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hetman trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov Jr controlling the position.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to sweep him here.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman working some strikes from top position.
Hetman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a solid left hand.#T4#
Leonov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr pulls Hetman in close to prevent any damage.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hetman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Hetman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hetman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hetman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hetman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hetman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hetman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hetman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Leonov Jr'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#
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Leonov Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hetman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hetman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hetman drops Leonov Jr with a beautiful combination! Leonov Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hetman is looking for the KO!
Hetman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov Jr ducks into an uppercut from Hetman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Hetman!
Vadim Leonov Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justen with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen closes the distance but Clay moves to the side
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Justen misses with a takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justen dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Justen's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clay.
Good leg kick by Clay.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Justen shoots in.
Marcel Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Justen.
Justen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justen looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Justen tries for a takedown but Clay circles away easily
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Herbert Justen has been cut.
Clay walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Justen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Clay swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Justen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Clay!
Herbert Justen was interviewed post fight and said 'His BJJ sucks...'.

Event: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kourov looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Mickey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mickey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kourov tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey misses the shot to the body.
Mickey walks into a jab.
Kourov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Kourov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mickey connects with a leg kick.
Kourov blocks a jab.
Kourov cracks Mickey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mickey connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourov manages to avoid it.
Kourov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kourov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov lands with a good body shot.
Mickey keeps the fight on the outside.
Mickey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kourov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kourov is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kourov.#T1#
Kourov throws a nice looking combination but Mickey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kourov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mickey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kourov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mickey's head. #ROC2#Mickey is rocked!
Mickey throws an overhand right that lands on Kourov's shoulder, as Kourov tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Mickey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kourov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kourov lands a jab to the nose.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mickey tests Kourov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kourov throws a hook but Mickey blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey seems to have got his legs back now.
Kourov moves forwards but Mickey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kourov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kourov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kourov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Kourov finds it's way through Mickey's defenses.
Mickey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kourov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and Kourov moves out of range easily.
Kourov defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kourov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kourov. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kourov gets a clinch.
Kourov looking to throw knees to the head but Mickey is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mickey manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Kourov.
Kourov is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Mickey's corner calls for a 1-2. Mickey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Kourov throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kourov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mickey breaks the clinch.
Kourov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
A big right from Kourov misses.
Kourov tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey scores with a jab. Kourov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Kourov is rocked!
Mickey and Kourov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mickey throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kourov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mickey knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Vino Kourov spoke after the fight, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

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

#R1#
Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zigaro delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Zigaro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rotiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Zigaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Zigaro lands but Rotiz takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#CL2#
Zigaro closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rotiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zigaro jabs Rotiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zigaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rotiz.#T1#
Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rotiz is looking to counter the offense by Zigaro and move into the clinch.
Crunch! Zigaro slams his shin into Rotiz's torso.
Rotiz throws a nice looking combination but Zigaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zigaro to score with a decent uppercut.
Zigaro throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zigaro is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, Zigaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the body.
Rotiz dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zigaro drives through and clinches with Rotiz against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Zigaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Zigaro gets caught napping as Rotiz dives in and scores a takedown. Zigaro manages to retain guard.
Zigaro has control of Rotiz's left arm, preventing Rotiz from doing any damage.
Zigaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it.
Zigaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zigaro is pulling down on Rotiz's head. It's preventing any offense from Rotiz, at least for the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it.
Zigaro has Rotiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Rotiz won't allow Zigaro to sweep him here.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Zigaro trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Zigaro pushes Rotiz off and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro misses with a body kick.
It looked like Rotiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zigaro.
A head kick by Zigaro misses
and Rotiz counters with a three punch combo that has Zigaro backing up. Zigaro nods at Rotiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Zigaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rotiz. Rotiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Rotiz misses the shot to the body.
Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotiz.
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!
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Zigaro breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zigaro throws an overhand right that lands on Rotiz's shoulder, as Rotiz tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro.
Zigaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Rotiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rotiz feints and as Zigaro raises his hands in defense, Rotiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zigaro lands with a kick to the temple. Rotiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zigaro lands a head kick. Rotiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Zigaro.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Zigaro closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Zigaro. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Zigaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaro lands an uppercut.
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Rotiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zigaro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Zigaro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zigaro is defending well.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zigaro.
Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
A short uppercut from Zigaro.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zigaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Zigaro slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zigaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zigaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotiz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Zigaro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Zigaro. #T2#
Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zigaro, as that shot connected. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rotiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rotiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zigaro throws a shot to the body.
Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zigaro scores with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rotiz is rocked!
Zigaro with the inside leg kick.
Oh Rotiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zigaro lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Toti Rotiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Zigaro clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Rotiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Rotiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Zigaro lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Zigaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zigaro has Rotiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Zigaro!
Toti Rotiz spoke after the fight, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Phoenix swings for the body but Sparta Jr moves out of range.
Sparta Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix with a hook.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix. #CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sparta Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sparta Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Phoenix and move into the clinch position.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Phoenix has been cut.#CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Phoenix pulls guard effortlessly.
Sparta Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Sparta Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparta Jr advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Phoenix is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparta Jr from advancing position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Sparta Jr is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix is controlling Sparta Jr's trapped leg to prevent Sparta Jr from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phoenix because Sparta Jr loaded up on that one.
Sparta Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phoenix can't escape the position.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound.
Phoenix wants to control but Sparta Jr is having none of it.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr. #T4#
Sparta Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phoenix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to control Sparta Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Phoenix tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sparta Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diziz Sparta Jr!
In his post fight interview, Diziz Sparta Jr gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'.

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Boytsov looks to throw the jab but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Boytsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruzeiro throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
Boytsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruzeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Boytsov tries to clinch up.
Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruzeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Boytsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boytsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Boytsov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Boytsov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boytsov in his tracks.
A jab from Boytsov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Boytsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Boytsov closes the distance and clinches.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruzeiro. #TD#
Boytsov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boytsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruzeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Boytsov is retaining full guard.
Boytsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruzeiro's guard. #REVR##T2#
Boytsov is looking to pass into half guard but Cruzeiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruzeiro is in guard.#REVB#
Boytsov is trying to keep Cruzeiro in close. #SUB#
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruzeiro stacks Boytsov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruzeiro!
Cruzeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boytsov is trying to improve his position.
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cruzeiro controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruzeiro is stalling here but it's allowed Boytsov to get half guard.
Boytsov wants to sweep but Cruzeiro has passed to side control!
Cruzeiro tries to move to mount but Boytsov blocks the move with his legs.
Cruzeiro working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cruzeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Boytsov.
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boytsov counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Boytsov.
Boytsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Boytsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruzeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Boytsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruzeiro misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov tries to clinch but Cruzeiro is having none of it.
Cruzeiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Boytsov steps away.#CL#
Boytsov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boytsov.
Boytsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruzeiro is defending well.
Cruzeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boytsov is trying to pull guard but Cruzeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Boytsov avoids the elbow strike from Cruzeiro, against the cage.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Boytsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##TD#
Boytsov successfully pulls guard.
Cruzeiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruzeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Boytsov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov wants to sweep here but Cruzeiro controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boytsov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boytsov throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Boytsov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruzeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cruzeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruzeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruzeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruzeiro is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Boytsov has his feet on Cruzeiro's thighs here. He's pushed Cruzeiro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cruzeiro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Mad respect for Julio's career !'.

Event: CCC 9: BartosiÅ„ski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Showgun lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Showgun takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Showgun dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Look low, kick high! Showgun uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Showgun is absolutely delighted - when Kim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Banderleii Showgun!
Banderleii Showgun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Abdul Karim. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul Karim, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim against the cage but Abdul Karim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tong Panong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul Karim, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong Panong scores with a one two! Abdul Karim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim stops a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong throws a combination that misses
and Abdul Karim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Karim is trying to drag Tong Panong to the mat but Tong Panong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Abdul Karim. #T3##TD#
Abdul Karim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand.
Tong Panong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim off looking to stand but Abdul Karim dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong scores with the left hand. Abdul Karim knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tong Panong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdul Karim.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong Panong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Tong Panong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tong Panong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Abdul Karim backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Karim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul Karim wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong Panong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to Tong Panong's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim with a hook.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Abdul Karim.#T3#
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdul Karim, pushing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdul Karim won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abdul Karim - that landed with a thud.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Abdul Karim 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.#SUB2#
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdul Karim looking to control.
Abdul Karim has a closed guard, preventing Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tong Panong slips nicely into half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch.
Abdul Karim connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong Panong. #CL#
Abdul Karim takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong is pressed up against the cage. Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tong Panong down to the mat. Tong Panong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdul Karim is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Tong Panong darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdul Karim takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination. #CL2#
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong Panong prevents it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim can't get the takedown. #BC#
Abdul Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Tong Panong lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Abdul Karim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Panong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Tong Panong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul Karim is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong misses with a hook. Abdul Karim ducked under it nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a big counter combination but Tong Panong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tong Panong tries to bum rush Abdul Karim with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdul Karim checks it well. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I've got Tong Panong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Justen defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand.
Justen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonioli defends it well.
Justen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonioli's waist but Tonioli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justen off to one side.
Tonioli throws a quick counter head kick but Justen was just out of range.
Tonioli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonioli lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Justen has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli is pressed up against the cage. Justen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonioli down to the mat. Tonioli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Tonioli throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Justen counters by clinching up.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justen jumps guard but Tonioli stands there with Justen around his waist. Justen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinicius Tonioli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Justen.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonioli lands with a left to the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Justen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonioli uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tonioli is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Justen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tonioli is looking to defend but Justen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tonioli! Justen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tonioli taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Funny little guy...really think you can play with the big boy?'.

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