Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakuzo. Kakuzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakuzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakuzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley is looking to slow Kakuzo down with leg kicks.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
Kakuzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kakuzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kakuzo avoids the head kick by Knightley.
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley tries to clinch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Kakuzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuzo looks to land a body kick but Knightley moved away.
Knightley tries to score with a low kick but Kakuzo moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakuzo. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Kakuzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley digs a good body shot into Kakuzo's ribs.
The fighters circling - Kakuzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knightley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Kakuzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Knightley should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Knightley has managed to clinch.
Kakuzo blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley is working Kakuzo over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo is looking to control Knightley's arms but Knightley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kakuzo has his back to the cage.
Kakuzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley lands a nice uppercut.
Knightley letting Kakuzo take a breather here.#T2#
Kakuzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Kakuzo avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley being controlled against the cage.
Knightley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kakuzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuzo. #TD#
Kakuzo is trying to trip Knightley. He has hold of a leg but Knightley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kakuzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley has Kakuzo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kakuzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Kakuzo trying to control but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Knightley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knightley wants to sweep here but Kakuzo controlling him for the moment.
Kakuzo postures up.
Knightley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knightley's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakuzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knightley to regain full guard.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Kakuzo from controlling successfully.
Kakuzo 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.
Kakuzo throws an elbow that misses. Knightley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kakuzo's guard. Nice move by Knightley!#REVB##SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for a triangle here but Knightley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is looking for a sweep.
Knightley advances to full mount.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knightley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kakuzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakuzo works the jab nicely.
Knightley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakuzo's head.#TD#
Kakuzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuzo 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!
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knightley is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kakuzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Knightley is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kakuzo 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.
Knightley wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy.
Knightley has his hands clasped together around Kakuzo's back. He's all about the action.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo. #SUB#
Kakuzo is working for a kimura but Knightley is defending it quite comfortably.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kakuzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Knightley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Knightley is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Knightley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kakuzo connects with a nice short shot to Knightley's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo trying to control the action but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
Knightley pushes Kakuzo off looking to stand but Kakuzo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Knightley tries to get to full guard but Kakuzo has control of the leg.
Knightley has his hands clasped together around Kakuzo's back. He's all about the action.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Knightley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakuzo.
Knightley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakuzo.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley lands a jab-cross combination.
Knightley scoring well with a low kick there.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuzo. #TD#
Kakuzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knightley controlling the position well. #T4#
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Kakuzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kakuzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kakuzo is looking to stall here but Knightley recovers full guard.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet but Kakuzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakuzo throws a strike but Knightley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Kakuzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Kakuzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knightley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kakuzo eats them both and turns towards Knightley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kakuzo misses with a low kick.
Kakuzo cracks Knightley with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakuzo. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Knightley gets a clinch.
Kakuzo lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knightley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Kakuzo.
A head punch on the inside from Kakuzo fails to land.
Knightley lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Knightley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to drag Knightley to the mat but Knightley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kakuzo has Knightley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knightley tumbling to the mat - Kakuzo dives into Knightley's guard.

Knightley pushes Kakuzo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kakuzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo fails with the takedown.
Knightley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakuzo.#T2#
Knightley throws a leg kick but Kakuzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Knightley blocks the low kick.
Knightley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kakuzo scores with a nice strike.
Kakuzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakuzo's head backwards.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuzo.
A right hand to the body from Kakuzo.
Knightley is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakuzo has double underhooks.
Knightley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knightley lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Knightley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Knightley.
A hook to the body from Knightley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Kakuzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for a triangle but Knightley pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Knightley stands and steps away. Kakuzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kakuzo avoids the head kick by Knightley.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley is looking to clinch but Kakuzo is avoiding it.
Knightley misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Knightley moves out of range of the body kick from Kakuzo.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kakuzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley slips a jab from Kakuzo.
Knightley flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakuzo steps away.
Kakuzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Knightley tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knightley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knightley keeps Kakuzo at a distance using the push kick.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakuzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knightley swivels and escapes.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kakuzo gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch.
Knightley gets through Kakuzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Ender Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagome Kakuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Kakuzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kakuzo lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakuzo 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!

Event: ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Augustyniak doesn't manage to clinch there - Doctor circles away. #CL2#
Augustyniak forces Doctor back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Augustyniak. #TD#
Doctor jumps guard.
Augustyniak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doctor's guard.
Augustyniak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Augustyniak stands and steps away. Doctor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustyniak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tobiasz Augustyniak has been cut.
Doctor tries to land a leg kick but Augustyniak saw it coming and moves away.
Augustyniak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Augustyniak swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Doctor counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Augustyniak is trying to pull guard but Doctor has him pressed against the cage.
Doctor fails to pull guard.
Augustyniak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Augustyniak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doctor to keep the fight standing.
The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobiasz Augustyniak.
Doctor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Augustyniak walks away with a smile on his face. Doctor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Augustyniak ducks under a wild hook from Doctor.
Augustyniak throws out a counter right but Doctor avoids it with no problem.
Doctor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augustyniak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustyniak tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Augustyniak has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Augustyniak decides to pull guard.
Doctor wants to control from the top but Augustyniak keeps moving.
Doctor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Augustyniak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doctor defends it easily.#T2#
Augustyniak wants to sweep here but Doctor controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Augustyniak looking for subs off his back but Doctor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Doctor stops Augustyniak from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Augustyniak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Augustyniak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doctor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Augustyniak tries to kick Doctor off in order to stand up. Doctor Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3##SUB#
Doctor tries for a kimura but Augustyniak is defending well.
Doctor advances to mount.
Augustyniak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augustyniak tries to hold on but Doctor postures up.
Doctor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augustyniak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Augustyniak's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Doctor lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Augustyniak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doctor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Augustyniak tries to lock up and control but Doctor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doctor lands a heavy elbow.
Augustyniak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Augustyniak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Doctor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Augustyniak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustyniak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Doctor lands a couple of good shots and Augustyniak has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Doctor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Augustyniak right now.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Doctor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobiasz Augustyniak's cut.
That's time! Doctor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doctor looks to land a body kick but Augustyniak moved away.
Doctor misses with a straight left.
Tobiasz Augustyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustyniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Doctor is just out of range.
Doctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Doctor lands with a straight right. Augustyniak didn't see that one coming.
Doctor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Augustyniak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doctor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Augustyniak clinches up against the cage.
Augustyniak tries to pull guard but Doctor won't allow it.
Doctor is trying to pull guard but Augustyniak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doctor tries to pull guard but Augustyniak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Augustyniak jumps guard but Doctor stands there with Augustyniak around his waist. Augustyniak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Augustyniak.
Augustyniak misses with a punch on the inside.
Doctor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Augustyniak walks away with a smile on his face. Doctor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Doctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustyniak moves forwards but Doctor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Augustyniak has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Augustyniak rushes Doctor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Doctor decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Doctor is looking for a triangle but Augustyniak pushes his legs off easily.
Doctor is trying to control the position but Augustyniak postures up. #SU2#
Augustyniak stands up from Doctor's guard - Augustyniak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Augustyniak wants to clinch but Doctor slips to the side#TD#
and Doctor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Augustyniak's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Augustyniak working for a triangle but Doctor defends it easily.
Doctor trying to control but Augustyniak is working from the bottom.
Doctor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doctor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doctor wants to control from the top but Augustyniak keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Augustyniak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doctor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doctor trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustyniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Augustyniak is looking for a triangle but Doctor pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Augustyniak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doctor defends well.
Augustyniak wants to stand and escape but Doctor is having none of it.
Doctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augustyniak can do to turn this around?#T3#
Doctor passes Augustyniak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doctor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augustyniak!
Doctor is landing with some decent strikes but Augustyniak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Augustyniak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Augustyniak is staying active underneath Doctor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Augustyniak actively working from the bottom here.
Doctor wants to take a breather but Augustyniak is having none of it.
Doctor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Augustyniak is trying to escape back to his feet but Doctor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Augustyniak wants to get back to his feet.
The Doctor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Doctor takes a little break here. Augustyniak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Doctor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augustyniak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustyniak is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Doctor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobiasz Augustyniak'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Doctor throws a lazy right hand but Augustyniak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Doctor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctor. Augustyniak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustyniak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Augustyniak backs away, Doctor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augustyniak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doctor throws out the jab. #CL2#
Augustyniak rushes Doctor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Doctor pulls guard effortlessly.
Augustyniak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Augustyniak wants to stand but Doctor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doctor is trying to control the position but Augustyniak postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Augustyniak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Doctor has his foot on Augustyniak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augustyniak works his way back into a safe position though.
Doctor has control of Augustyniak's left arm, preventing Augustyniak from doing any damage.
Augustyniak wants to get up but he can't break Doctor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Augustyniak postures up. #SUB#
Doctor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augustyniak is aware though and is defending well.
Augustyniak wants to get up but he can't break Doctor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Augustyniak wants to clinch up but Doctor keeps it at a distance.
Augustyniak tries to clinch there but Doctor circles away. #CL2#
Augustyniak rushes Doctor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Augustyniak gets through Doctor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doctor fails to pull guard.
Doctor jumps guard but Augustyniak stands there with Doctor around his waist. Doctor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doctor tries to pull guard but Augustyniak holds him up against the cage and eventually Doctor drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Doctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Augustyniak drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Augustyniak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augustyniak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tobiasz Augustyniak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Augustyniak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Doctor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doctor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Augustyniak has his foot on Doctor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doctor works his way back into a safe position though.
Doctor lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Augustyniak looking for subs off his back but Doctor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Augustyniak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doctor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Doctor content to control rather than advance.
Doctor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustyniak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Augustyniak actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Doctor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doctor stops Augustyniak from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Augustyniak looking to work for a kimura 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.
Doctor stalling.
Augustyniak is in trouble now - Doctor has advanced to mount!
Doctor controlling the pace for now.
Augustyniak is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doctor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Doctor has control of Augustyniak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Augustyniak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Augustyniak is looking to improve his position but Doctor isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Doctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doctor, 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 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Doctor!
After the fight, The Doctor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Gamboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuki wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling the position.
Gamboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamboa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zuki wants to stand and escape but Gamboa is having none of it.
Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zuki wants to stand up but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gamboa works over Zuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Gamboa lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Gamboa works over Zuki with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass.
Gamboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Zuki is rocked!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Gamboa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zuki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Zuki wants to get up but he can't break Gamboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Gamboa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gamboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuki is one step ahead there.
Gamboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamboa is pulling down on Zuki 's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Gamboa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gamboa is trying to keep Zuki in close.
Gamboa managing to control the position.
Gamboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Zuki controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Zuki . No joy for Gamboa on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuki . Gamboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuki pinned against the cage. Zuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Zuki throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gamboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Zuki kicks off Gamboa and gets to his feet.
Zuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa.
Gamboa dives in and grabs Zuki 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuki pushes down on Gamboa's head and hops out.#TD2#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Zuki kicks off Gamboa and gets to his feet.
Guilherme Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Zuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
And Gamboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Zuki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gamboa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Gamboa into the cage. #TD2#
Gamboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Zuki 's guard.

Zuki pushes Gamboa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A left lands for Gamboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Gamboa blocks the low kick.
Gamboa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gamboa with a poor takedown
and Zuki counters with a left to the body.
Gamboa has a takedown stuffed.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gamboa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gamboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Gamboa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuki tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuki to the ground. Zuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Zuki drops Gamboa with a beautiful combination! Gamboa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Gamboa has been cut.
Gamboa looks winded!
Gamboa avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Gamboa fails to land the takedown.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gamboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuki is fending him off so far but Gamboa persists. Nope, Zuki circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gamboa looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Gamboa just gets out of the way.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Gamboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Gamboa gets a takedown into half guard.
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamboa working Zuki over with strikes.
Zuki is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gamboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gamboa is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamboa can do to turn this around?
Gamboa won't allow Zuki to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gamboa scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#Jeez, Oki Zuki 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Noeigati
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Lang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is not content to let Lang control the position.
Jones tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Lang dominates the positioning.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lang in particular looking to stall.
Lang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Lang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lang has a good base and remains in mount.
Lang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones throws a strike but Lang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Lang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lang escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lang controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lang throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Lang misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Lang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lang has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lang wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lang stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Lang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Jones regains half guard.
Lang controlling the action here.
Lang is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Lang content just to control the position here.
Lang prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T3#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Lang is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lang has passed into half guard!
Lang not doing much here.
The adventures of Lang the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has a hand on Lang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones blocks a jab.
Lang jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lang feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Lang swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Lang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Lang thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang misses with a body kick.
As Lang tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt.
Lang thumps Jones with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lang thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lang - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lang. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang being controlled against the cage.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Lang gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 395: Karj v Zimmerman
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Helpmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helpmann is leaning against Skolz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
Helpmann is trying to pull guard but Skolz has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Helpmann misses with a body punch.
Helpmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Helpmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helpmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skolz's hands.
Skolz punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Skolz is looking to slow Helpmann down with leg kicks.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Skolz tries to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Skolz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann throws a push kick but Skolz slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Skolz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Skolz down.
Helpmann needs to keep his hands up - Skolz had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann blocks the body kick.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Skolz tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skolz checks a leg kick.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Skolz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann looks to land a body kick but Skolz moved away.
Skolz swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range. #T2#
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Helpmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Skolz has managed to clinch.
Helpmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Helpmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skolz.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Skolz.
A countering left hand to the body from Helpmann misses.
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Helpmann throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helpmann fails to pull guard.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a right to the head.
Helpmann digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3##BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Skolz throws a head kick that half lands.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skolz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz darts in trying to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.#T4#
Helpmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Skolz throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann scores with a jab.
Helpmann takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz with a jab.
Skolz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helpmann checks it well.
Skolz throws out a powerful jab.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Helpmann tenderised Skolz's leg. Skolz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skolz connects with a solid leg kick.
Skolz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skolz tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helpmann throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Skolz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helpmann takes a step back to recover.
Gerrad Skolz is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
It looked like Skolz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Donk. Helpmann catches Skolz right on the button with a cross.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Skolz connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
Skolz throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Skolz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Helpmann looks for the body kick but Skolz saw that one coming.
Skolz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Helpmann throws a sloppy body shot
and Skolz counters with a nice body kick.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz moves out of range of the body kick from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a sloppy body shot
and Skolz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz feints and then cracks Helpmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helpmann down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helpmann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Helpmann blocks the body kick.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Skolz's body. Skolz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skolz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected.
Helpmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skolz.
Skolz tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Helpmann counters with a good low kick that Skolz was not able to check. #T3#
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
Skolz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Skolz.
Helpmann swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Helpmann tries to work over Skolz's front leg with a kick but Skolz checks it. #CL#
Skolz gets a clinch.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Helpmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skolz to keep the fight standing.
Skolz works on Helpmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Skolz jumps guard but Helpmann stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helpmann jumps guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann fails to pull guard.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Helpmann.#BC2#
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
Helpmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
A left and a right from Skolz both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helpmann. #CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Helpmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Helpmann tries to break free but Skolz pushes him back against the cage.
Helpmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann trying to stall but Skolz improves his position.
Skolz lands a right hand.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz keeps control of Helpmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Skolz is predictable there
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skolz.
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.#CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
A short uppercut from Skolz.
Helpmann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skolz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helpmann can turn it around.
A short right from Skolz.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Helpmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Helpmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Skolz slams his shin into Helpmann's torso.
Helpmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.#T1#
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skolz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Helpmann circles away.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Skolz.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Helpmann. That did some damage!
Skolz dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
Skolz motions for Helpmann to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helpmann lands an uppercut.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz digs a right hand into Helpmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helpmann's gas tank.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Helpmann just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Skolz digs a right hand into Helpmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helpmann's gas tank.
Skolz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helpmanns head.
Helpmann takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Skolz pushes Helpmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Skolz as the two fighters clinch.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skolz cracks Helpmann with a nice body shot.
Skolz lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Helpmann is rocked!
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helpmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Skolz finish him?#TD#
Skolz successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Skolz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Helpmann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Skolz's body to avoid the submission. Skolz has instead reached around Helpmann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Skolz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz 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: Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rajcevski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Rajcevski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rajcevski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rajcevski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Rajcevski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tokyo All-Stars in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Sullivan rushes Rajcevski and presses him up against the cage.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rajcevski.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Rajcevski avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Sullivan works on Rajcevski's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rajcevski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajcevski pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan gets through Rajcevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajcevski blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajcevski lands a left hand.
Rajcevski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards. #T1#
Rajcevski pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Rajcevski.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajcevski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sullivan smiles and moves away.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Rajcevski.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Rajcevski checks it #CL2#
and Rajcevski counters by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Rajcevski lands with a short shot to the head.
Rajcevski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Rajcevski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sullivan smiles and moves away.
Rajcevski tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Rajcevski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Rajcevski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sullivan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sullivan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sullivan! #REVR#
Sullivan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rajcevski can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Sullivan looking to control but instead Rajcevski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Rajcevski looking for submissions off his back.
Rajcevski has a hand on Sullivan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sullivan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rajcevski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rajcevski wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Rajcevski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rajcevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Rajcevski tries to roll but Sullivan sticks to his back. #SUB#
Sullivan is looking for the choke from the back position but Rajcevski is controlling his hands well.
Rajcevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rajcevski dives in and scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Rajcevski wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajcevski looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan wanted to stand there but Rajcevski had control of the position.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Sullivan pushes his legs off easily.
Rajcevski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rajcevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rajcevski is looking to sweep but instead, Sullivan has passed into half guard. #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.
Rajcevski is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rajcevski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Rajcevski trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rajcevski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sullivan has picked Rajcevski up and slammed him! Rajcevski can't keep hold of the triangle and Sullivan manages to pass to side control!
Rajcevski manages to get back to half guard.
Rajcevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Rajcevski is controlling Sullivan's trapped leg to prevent Sullivan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Rajcevski defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Rajcevski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rajcevski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajcevski gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajcevski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Rajcevski keeps moving.
Jack Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rajcevski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sullivan uses it to pass to side control.
Rajcevski tries to improve position but can't.
Rajcevski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rajcevski trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimche Rajcevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajcevski tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Rajcevski jumps into guard, dragging Sullivan to the mat.
Sullivan advances position into side control!
Rajcevski tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position.
Rajcevski is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan wants to stand but Rajcevski has his arm trapped.
Rajcevski is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Sullivan wants to stand but Rajcevski is controlling his arm.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Rajcevski is working away.
Rajcevski is trying to get back to half guard.
Rajcevski struggling a bit here.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Rajcevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajcevski tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rajcevski keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rajcevski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rajcevski sneaks back into half guard.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rajcevski wants to get back to full guard.
Rajcevski is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rajcevski avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Rajcevski tries to counter it with a takedown but Sullivan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sullivan has Rajcevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan cracks Rajcevski with a nice body shot.#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Rajcevski in a clinch.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rajcevski.
Jack Sullivan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rajcevski working aggressively here.
Rajcevski working aggressively here.
Rajcevski blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Rajcevski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rajcevski throws a head punch that misses.
Rajcevski fails to pull guard.
Sullivan pushes Rajcevski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan.
Rajcevski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Rajcevski is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski.
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!
Nice body punch from Sullivan - that landed with a thud.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajcevski's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rajcevski or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
A short uppercut from Sullivan.
Rajcevski has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
A short right from Sullivan on the inside.
A short right from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Rajcevski's head.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan pushes Rajcevski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Rajcevski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Sullivan!

Event: MMA Hype -32-
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
French attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
An inside leg kick lands from French.
French lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
Mostovoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostovoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before French can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Mostovoy misses its intended target.
French takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
French lands with an overhand left.
French fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mostovoy on the side of the head.
Steven French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mostovoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from French.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
French turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mostovoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
Mostovoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
French tries to sprawl but Mostovoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostovoy wants to take a breather but French is having none of it. #T1#
Mostovoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mostovoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mostovoy lands a nice short elbow.
French is controlling Mostovoy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mostovoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed French's head.
Mostovoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mostovoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
French tries to roll over but Mostovoy keeps him under control.
French 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.
Mostovoy with the ground and pound but French uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mostovoy trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Mostovoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French wants to sweep but no luck.
Mostovoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
Mostovoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mostovoy stays in close to French's body and controls the position.
French seems keen to control Mostovoy's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mostovoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Mostovoy crashes against the mat.
French is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mostovoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mostovoy slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mostovoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
French tries to kick Mostovoy off but Mostovoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mostovoy is keen to just control but French is a slippery customer.
French moves into full guard.
French wants to sweep here but Mostovoy controlling him for the moment.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mostovoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mostovoy being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
French has momentary wrist control but Mostovoy slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostovoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mostovoy looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
French trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostovoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostovoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mostovoy tries to get out of the position.
French controlling from the top position.
French wants to pass the guard but Mostovoy is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven French will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy'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#
French tried to score with a low kick but Mostovoy checks it.
Mostovoy tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
Mostovoy slips a straight right by French.
French takes a swing at Mostovoy's ribcage but misses.
French takes a body punch but keeps moving.
French is looking to chop away at Mostovoy's legs.
French throws a nice inside leg kick.
French misses with an uppercut.
French swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mostovoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
French lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mostovoy's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy throws an overhand right that lands on French's shoulder, as French tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from French misses.
French slips a straight right by Mostovoy.
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French misses with a straight right.
French looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostovoy is just out of range.#T1#
Mostovoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mostovoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. French sees it coming and avoids it easily.
French tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
French throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mostovoy. French does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mostovoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from French.
French throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mostovoy.
French with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mostovoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Mostovoy persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
French lands with a straight right. Mostovoy didn't see that one coming.
Mostovoy lands a body shot.
French lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
French takes one to the chin there.
Mostovoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
French tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mostovoy is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Mostovoy blocks the low kick.#T2#
A low kick from French is predictable there
and Mostovoy counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from French lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mostovoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mostovoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
French uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mostovoy.
French is looking to score with low kicks.
Mostovoy throwing a counter right hand but French manages to avoid it.
French finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mostovoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from French.
French fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mostovoy checks it well.
French misses with a hook. Mostovoy ducked under it nicely.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
French scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mostovoy is looking to land body kicks.
Mostovoy wants to clinch.
French tries a quick counter leg kick but Mostovoy is wise to it.
French throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
French slips a straight right by Mostovoy.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mostovoy tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
French staying out of range there.
French moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mostovoy blocks a jab.
Mostovoy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by French.
A nice inside leg kick there by French. That's going to slow Mostovoy down.
French walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mostovoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Mostovoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mostovoy checks a low kick from French.
French attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
French with a nice calf kick.
French throws a head kick that misses.
French keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
French fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mostovoy is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mostovoy.
French blocks a jab.#T4#
French displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mostovoy throws out the jab.
French jabbing away but nothing is landing.
French throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
French misses with a low kick.
Mostovoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mostovoy misses the shot 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!
French defending well as Mostovoy loads up on a big left hand.
French misses with a low kick.
Mostovoy misses with a wild body shot.
Mostovoy throws a body punch but French moves out of range.
French flicks out a counter leg kick but Mostovoy steps away.
French throws a jab when Mostovoy was well out of range.
A slow jab from French misses its intended target.
French with a nice calf kick.
Mostovoy misses with a straight left.
French throws a leg kick but Mostovoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy'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#
French misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mostovoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. French manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mostovoy working some strikes from top position.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
Mostovoy is looking to work some ground and pound but French has wrist control.
Mostovoy content to stall in guard here.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Mostovoy distracts French with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mostovoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
French seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mostovoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mostovoy trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostovoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mostovoy postures up.
Mostovoy throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
French stops Mostovoy from standing up. #T2#
French content to stall in guard here.
Mostovoy wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French looking to pass the guard. #T3#
French 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
French stops Mostovoy from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mostovoy throws a hook but French avoids it easily.
French tries to work over Mostovoy's front leg with a kick but Mostovoy checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mostovoy blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from French misses
enabling Mostovoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yevgeni Mostovoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mostovoy takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mostovoy checks a leg kick.
Mostovoy throws out a powerful jab.
Mostovoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by French. French obviously looking to wear him down.
Mostovoy tries to clinch up.
Mostovoy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
French throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mostovoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mostovoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
French lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mostovoy's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mostovoy blocks a leg kick.
French fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mostovoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French tries a quick counter leg kick but Mostovoy is wise to it.
French swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mostovoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mostovoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but French moves away.
A low kick lands for French.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven French.
I've got French 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 197
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Brixton wants to clinch.
Brixton throws out a leg kick but Parrish moves out of range and Brixton only half commits.
Brixton feints and then cracks Parrish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parrish down.
Jab by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a left hand
and Parrish counters with a nice uppercut.
Parrish takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parrish checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Parrish.
Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brixton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Parrish avoids the head kick by Brixton.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parrish missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parrish.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parrish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Parrish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Parrish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Parrish has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Parrish tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Parrish back against the cage.
Parrish blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Parrish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Parrish.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Parrish.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parrish.
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!
Parrish blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parrish.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parrish is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parrish.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Parrish.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Parrish controls his hands.
Parrish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parrish avoiding damage.
Parrish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Parrish tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Parrish takes a shot to the head.
Parrish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parrish lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Parrish's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Parrish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parrish. #BC#
Parrish manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Brixton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parrish, pushing him back against the cage.
Brixton pushes off an throws an elbow but Parrish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parrish lands an uppercut.
Parrish is looking to control Brixton's arms but Brixton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parrish has his back to the cage.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parrish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuuki Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Brixton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton thumps Parrish with a low kick.#CL2#
Brixton moves into range and clinches up with Parrish.
Parrish blocks the elbow strike.
Parrish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brixton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parrish seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brixton can turn it around.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Parrish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton throws an elbow but it misses.
Brixton lands a shot to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Parrish shrugs off.
Parrish is pushing Brixton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Parrish stalling in the clinch.
Parrish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parrish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T5#
A short right from Brixton.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Parrish.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parrish avoids it.
Parrish can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Parrish blocks an elbow strike.
Parrish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parrish avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Parrish managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton tries to clinch but Parrish moves out of range.
Brixton scores with a punch to the head.
Parrish checks a leg kick.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses. #T6#
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parrish moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Parrish. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parrish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parrish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brixton thows a leg kick but Parrish checks it
letting Parrish counter with a right hand.
Brixton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parrish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brixton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parrish in his tracks.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Parrish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T7#
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parrish throws a big counter combination but Brixton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brixton throws a head kick but Parrish moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Parrish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parrish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parrish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Brixton moves into the clinch.
Parrish tries to break free but Brixton pushes him back against the cage.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Parrish avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton misses with an elbow over the top.#T8#
Brixton being controlled against the cage.
Brixton lands a left hand.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parrish managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parrish scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Parrish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parrish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Parrish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parrish working hard to break the clinch.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Parrish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parrish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brixton misses with a leg kick
and Parrish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
Brixton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Brixton is predictable there
and Parrish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brixton thinking.
Parrish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parrish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parrish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parrish throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parrish missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parrish walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuki Brixton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Parrish misses with a straight right.
Yuuki Brixton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parrish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parrish throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Parrish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Parrish misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parrish's knee momentarily.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Brixton clinches up against the cage.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Parrish avoids the damage to the body.
Parrish stalling the fight.
Parrish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Parrish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Parrish.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Parrish.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Parrish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Parrish.
Parrish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Parrish can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Parrish lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton misses with some punches. #BC#
Parrish breaks from the clinch.
Brixton moves in looking to clinch but Parrish pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Brixton. #CL2#
Brixton moves into range and clinches up with Parrish.
Parrish blocks an elbow strike.
Parrish misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parrish.
Parrish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Parrish scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Parrish tries to circle away but Brixton has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Parrish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton thumps Parrish with a low kick.
Parrish blocks a leg kick.
Brixton wants to land a leg kick but Parrish is out of range.
Parrish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brixton tries to clinch
and Parrish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brixton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parrish keeps the fight on the outside.
Parrish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brixton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Parrish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parrish looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Parrish feints a jab promting Brixton to slip. Parrish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brixton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parrish lands a body punch.
Brixton misses with the head strike. #BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parrish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parrish blocks an uppercut.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Parrish. #T4#
Parrish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parrish avoids it.
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!
Parrish is trying to stall.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Yuuki Brixton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Parrish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parrish misses with a body punch.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parrish.#BC#
Parrish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parrish throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a jab. Parrish acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parrish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T5#
Parrish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parrish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parrish misses with a looping right.
Brixton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parrish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brixton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parrish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parrish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parrish. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Parrish avoids it with no problem.
Parrish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parrish misses with a hook.
Brixton misses with a leg kick
and Parrish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton throws a nice outside leg kick. #T6#
Parrish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Brixton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brixton thows a leg kick but Parrish checks it
and Parrish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parrish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brixton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parrish checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Brixton misses.
Parrish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parrish. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuuki Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brixton wants to slow Parrish down by chopping away at his legs.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T7#
Parrish blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Parrish misses with a right hand
and Parrish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parrish checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Parrish saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Parrish misses the target.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton looks to land a combination but Parrish avoids it well.
Brixton tries to clinch but Parrish moves away
and Parrish counters with a two punch combo.
Brixton throws a leg kick
letting Parrish counter with a right hand.
Brixton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parrish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parrish misses with a straight left.
Brixton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brixton tries to clinch but Parrish is having none of it. #T8##CL2#
Brixton moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Parrish.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Parrish looking to slow down the pace here.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Parrish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Parrish.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parrish managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton. #BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T9#
Decent striking displayed by Parrish there.
Brixton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brixton closes the distance but Parrish moves to the side
and Parrish counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parrish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Parrish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parrish throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parrish is out of range and Brixton settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Parrish 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. 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 swing and a miss from Parrish.
Parrish misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Parrish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parrish misses with a looping left.
Brixton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Parrish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton tries a low kick but Parrish avoids it.
Brixton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Parrish.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Brixton throws a leg kick that misses.
Parrish is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice jab there from Brixton.
Parrish misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parrish is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parrish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parrish.
Brixton lands a jab.
Brixton connects with a nice looking jab.
Brixton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Parrish misses the target.
Brixton wants to slow Parrish down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Parrish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parrish throws out the jab.
Parrish checks the leg kick.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Parrish sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Parrish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Parrish throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Brixton feints and then cracks Parrish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parrish down.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
It looked like Parrish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brixton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parrish scores with a decent looking hook.
Brixton is looking to slow Parrish down with leg kicks.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Parrish.
Parrish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parrish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parrish throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Parrish off balance momentarily.
Parrish swats away the attempt to clinch by Brixton.
Brixton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brixton feints a jab promting Parrish to slip. Brixton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parrish slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Parrish misses with a looping right.
Parrish misses with a looping left.
Parrish misses with an uppercut.
Parrish blocks a leg kick.
Parrish gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch but Parrish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parrish connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parrish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Brixton looks to move away, Parrish throws a big counter combo but Brixton just gets out of the way.
Brixton wants to slow Parrish down by chopping away at his legs.
Parrish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parrish checks a low kick from Brixton.#CL2#
Brixton moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Parrish to counter with a crisp jab.
Brixton throws a leg kick
and Parrish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parrish paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T5#
Parrish lands a nice shot to the body.
Parrish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton throws a fast counter high kick but Parrish manages to duck under it in time.
Parrish throws the left hand but Brixton avoids the punch easily.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brixton doesn't manage to clinch there - Parrish circles away.
Parrish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Parrish ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Parrish is looking to counter punch.
Brixton connects with a leg kick.
Parrish misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Brixton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parrish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Parrish saw it coming and moves away. #T6#
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton slips a jab and a cross from Parrish.
Brixton tries to clinch there but Parrish circles away.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Brixton scores with a head kick. Parrish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Parrish's front leg but catches the back leg as Parrish tries to avoid it.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T7#
Parrish throws a right hand that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice body shot.
Brixton is looking to clinch.
Brixton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parrish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Parrish misses the target.
Brixton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parrish counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Brixton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parrish counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Brixton forces Parrish back against the cage and clinches.
Parrish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T8#
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Parrish's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parrish.
Parrish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parrish gets through Brixton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parrish wants to stall.
Brixton gets through Parrish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parrish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parrish lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Parrish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parrish blocking some punches.
Parrish misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parrish avoids it.
Parrish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parrish blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9##BC#
Parrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton connects with a leg kick.
Brixton tries to clinch but Parrish is having none of it.
Brixton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parrish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Parrish misses.
A swing and a miss from Brixton.
Brixton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixton tries to clinch but Parrish moves out of range.
Brixton with the inside leg kick.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Despite the aggression on Brixton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Brixton moves into the clinch.
Parrish avoids a wild elbow strike from Brixton.
Parrish jumps guard but Brixton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuki Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brixton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuki Brixton!
Yuuki Brixton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Barry Parrish had this to say: 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: DMMA 391: Skolz v Leader
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##CL#
Skolz has managed to clinch.
Skolz blocks a body shot from Leader.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Leader controls his hands.
Skolz fails to pull guard.
A short right from Leader.
A right handed body shot lands from Leader.
Skolz jumps guard but Leader stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leader digs a right hand into Skolz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skolz's gas tank.
Leader lands with a short shot to the head.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leader to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerrad Skolz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leader to keep the fight standing.
Leader lands with a short shot to the head.
Leader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz being controlled against the cage.
Leader tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz jumps guard but Leader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Leader.
Skolz is trying to pull guard but Leader has him pressed against the cage.
Leader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz jumps guard but Leader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
A left hand lands to the body for Leader.
Leader tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leader works on Skolz's body with a couple of short punches.
Skolz is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skolz.#CL#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Leader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skolz cracks Leader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leader misses with a looping right.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Leader moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Skolz clinches up against the cage.
Leader tries to work over Skolz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Skolz decides to pull guard.
Leader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Skolz is looking for a triangle but Leader pushes his legs off easily.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Skolz is looking for a triangle but Leader pushes his legs off easily.
Leader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leader would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skolz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Skolz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leader defends well.#SUB#
Skolz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leader defends it easily.
Leader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leader throwing strikes but missing.
Leader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Skolz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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.
Leader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leader. #SUB#
Skolz has his foot on Leader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leader works his way back into a safe position though.
Leader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Skolz working for a triangle but Leader defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leader with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Skolz working for a triangle but Leader defends it easily.
Leader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Skolz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skolz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Skolz takes one to the chin there.
Leader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leader misses with a double jab
and Skolz counters with a series of strikes. Leader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Leader throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with an outside leg kick.
Skolz misses with a series of wild punches.
Leader misses with a double jab.
Leader throws a leg kick but Skolz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader is looking to score with low kicks.
Skolz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Leader off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Skolz throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader scores with the left hand. Skolz knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leader in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skolz looks for the body kick but Leader saw that one coming. #T1#
Skolz defending well as Leader loads up on a big left hand.
Leader misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected.
A big right from Leader misses.
Skolz throws a big counter combination but Leader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skolz slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skolz throws a quick counter head kick but Leader was just out of range.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Leader throws a head kick that half lands.
Skolz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skolz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skolz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leader misses the jab.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick from Skolz.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Skolz drives through and clinches with Leader against the cage.
Master Leader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz lands a right hand.
Leader tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz misses with some punches. #T2#
Leader lands a shot to the body.
Leader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards. #TD#
Skolz pulls guard successfully.
Leader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leader throws a big right hand that misses.
Leader throws a big right hand that misses.
Leader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Skolz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leader throws a big right hand that misses.
Leader passes Skolz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Leader throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Leader tries to stand but can't do so whilst Skolz controls his leg.
Leader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leader.
Leader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skolz wants to improve his position but Leader is controlling well.
Skolz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skolz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Skolz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leader is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Skolz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leader. #T4#
Leader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Skolz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leader defends it easily.
Leader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Skolz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leader wants to stand but Skolz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leader throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skolz's sensitive parts.
Leader throws a leg kick that misses.
Leader pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skolz back to the cage. Leader follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Skolz tries to score with a low kick but Leader moves his leg out of the way.
Leader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Skolz instigates a clinch.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leader lands a shot to the body.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader pushes Skolz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skolz tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leader checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz slips under a jab from Leader.
Leader misses with a double jab.
Donk. Leader catches Skolz right on the button with a cross.
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!
Skolz throws a head kick that Leader semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skolz throws a leg kick but Leader moved away.#T1#
Leader misses with a low kick.
Leader misses with a two punch combination.
Leader misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely.
Skolz checks a leg kick nicely.
Skolz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leader avoids it.
Skolz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leader scores with a push kick.
Leader scores with a punch to the head.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Leader misses.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leader. That did some damage!
Leader looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Skolz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leader misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a series of strikes. Leader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Skolz's front leg but catches the back leg as Skolz tries to avoid it. #CL#
Skolz rushes Leader and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Leader misses.
Skolz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skolz connects with a high kick. #CL#
Skolz has Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Leader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Leader pushes Skolz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Leader blocks the low kick.
Leader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Skolz wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
Skolz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leader.
Skolz digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Leader avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Leader misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leader backwards.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leader walks away with a smile on his face. Skolz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skolz!
Leader misses with a leg kick.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Leader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Leader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Leader breaks from the clinch.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skolz slips under a jab from Leader.
Skolz cracks Leader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skolz staying out of range there.
Leader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skolz's sensitive parts.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
Leader misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader works the jab nicely.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Leader.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skolz checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Leader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Leader!
Master Leader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Tengri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tengri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tengri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Tengri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tengri throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Tengri tries to sprawl but Gamboa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer.
Tengri is controlling Gamboa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tengri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamboa winds up and cracks Tengri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa.
Tengri is concentrating on defense, preventing Gamboa from advancing position.
Tengri is trying to maintain the position but Gamboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gamboa throwing shots but Tengri is blocking nicely.
Gamboa is trying to control. Tengri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Gamboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamboa wants to free his trapped foot but Tengri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tengri is looking to control Gamboa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tengri avoid being mounted?
Gamboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gamboa working Tengri over with strikes.
Tengri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tengri is looking to improve his position.
Gamboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer.
Gamboa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gamboa working the head and body with strikes.
Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer.#T2#
Gamboa prevents Tengri from improving his position.
Tengri is working hard here to advance position.
Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa.
Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tengri tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control.
Gamboa thows a huge punch but Tengri dodges it nicely.
Gamboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tengri defending well though. #SUB2#
Gamboa is looking for a kimura but Tengri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamboa to get the leverage.
Gamboa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tengri is positioning himself well to prevent Gamboa advancing to mount.
Gamboa wants to control but Tengri is keeping him busy.
Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa. #T3#
Tengri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tengri to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamboa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gamboa scoring with some ground and pound.
Tengri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa postures up in Tengri's guard and throws a big left but Tengri blocks it.
Tengri keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass.
Gamboa forces his way into half guard.
Tengri moves into full guard.
Tengri is trying to control the position but Gamboa postures up.
Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Tengri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gamboa with a nice head shot there.
Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tengri has wrist control.
Gamboa is in close to Tengri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamboa stays in close to Tengri's body and controls the position.
Tengri is pulling down on Gamboa's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tengri keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Gamboa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gamboa dives in and grabs Tengri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tengri pushes down on Gamboa's head and hops out.
Gamboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tengri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gamboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tengri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamboa somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Tengri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gamboa fails with the takedown
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Tengri, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Tengri against the cage but Tengri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gamboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gamboa fails with the takedown
and Gamboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gamboa misses with a takedown
and Tengri counters with a straight right hand.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tengri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
Gamboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tengri defends well and Gamboa ends up having to push Tengri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa.
Tengri circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa.
Gamboa shoots and misses
and Tengri counters with a crisp right that sends Gamboa to the canvas! Tengri follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Munkh Tengri!
After winning the bout, Munkh Tengri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod lands a jab to the head.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
And Tolbert tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack SpeedGod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut. Tolbert saw that one coming.
Tolbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tolbert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tolbert lands with a straight right. Jack SpeedGod didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Jack SpeedGod's head coaches at Ludus Gladiatorius that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jack SpeedGod forces Tolbert back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert.
Tolbert avoiding damage as Jack SpeedGod throws knees to the body.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolbert.
Tolbert tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Tolbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a body punch.
Tolbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack SpeedGod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tolbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolbert. #TD2#
Jack SpeedGod is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tolbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jack SpeedGod to the mat. Jack SpeedGod regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Jack SpeedGod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a right hand
and Tolbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolbert throws a nice looking combination but Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tolbert gets tackled into the cage by Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod maintains the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolbert.
Tolbert blocks a body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Tolbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod blocking some punches. #T2#
Jack SpeedGod missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Tolbert has picked Jack SpeedGod up - he's going for a ride! Tolbert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to stand back up but Tolbert manages to pass into side control.
Tolbert sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jack SpeedGod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Tolbert postures up.
Tolbert trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Tolbert prevents Jack SpeedGod from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack SpeedGod tries to buck Tolbert off but Tolbert is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jack SpeedGod is pushing Tolbert's head away, looking to escape. Tolbert manages to hold on to the position though.
Tolbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack SpeedGod keeps working.
Tolbert lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jack SpeedGod down.
Tolbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolbert lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jack SpeedGod down.
Jack SpeedGod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tolbert working over Jack SpeedGod with some ground and pound. Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tolbert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jack SpeedGod is trying to maintain the position but Tolbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolbert is stalling here. Jack SpeedGod is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tolbert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jack SpeedGod has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tolbert is letting Jack SpeedGod control him for a moment. #SU#
Jack SpeedGod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tolbert to his feet. #CL#
Jack SpeedGod forces Tolbert back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod gets underhooks to prevent Tolbert's takedown attempt.
Tolbert lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod tries a body shot but Tolbert blocks it.
Tolbert blocking some punches. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod trying to land knees to the body.
Tolbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod blocks an uppercut.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice body shot.
Tolbert lands a right hand.
Tolbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jack SpeedGod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
Tolbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack SpeedGod backwards. #TD2#
Tolbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jack SpeedGod regains guard immediately.
Tolbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T6#
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Tolbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack SpeedGod controlling Tolbert's posture.
Tolbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tolbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack SpeedGod wants to stand but Tolbert is controlling the position.
Tolbert preventing the sweep. #T7#
Tolbert postures up. #ES#
Jack SpeedGod uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert misses with a left hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a body shot
and Tolbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jack SpeedGod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8#
Jack SpeedGod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Taylor Jack SpeedGod has been cut.
Tolbert throws a right and a left that Jack SpeedGod avoids nicely.
Tolbert throws a hook but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Tolbert avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jack SpeedGod is predictable there
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolbert jabs Jack SpeedGod to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Jack SpeedGod takes the fight into the clinch.
Tolbert blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolbert avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with some punches. #T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch to the body.
Tolbert blocking some punches.
Jack SpeedGod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack SpeedGod misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land. #TD2#
Tolbert gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tolbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep. Tolbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tolbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack SpeedGod is refusing to be controlled, as Tolbert sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Tolbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tolbert checks a low kick from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod sets himself, and Tolbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Jack SpeedGod avoids it this time.
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack SpeedGod throws out the jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Tolbert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up.
Jack SpeedGod darts in trying to clinch
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Tolbert tries to move into range but Jack SpeedGod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darren Tolbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack SpeedGod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Tolbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolbert blocks the leg kick.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch there but Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert tries to counter with a clinch but Jack SpeedGod shakes him off and moves away.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand.
Jack SpeedGod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw the jab but Tolbert is out of range.
Tolbert is looking to clinch but Jack SpeedGod is avoiding it.
Tolbert looks to throw the jab but Jack SpeedGod is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod throws a looping overhand right but Tolbert ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jack SpeedGod clinches up with Tolbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod has a couple of punches blocked by Tolbert.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land.
Jack SpeedGod tries to work over Tolbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Tolbert.
A short left from Jack SpeedGod. #BC2#
Tolbert manages to break the clinch.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tolbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolbert takes one on the button.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert misses with a double jab.
Tolbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolbert walks into a left hand.
Tolbert has a takedown stuffed.
Jack SpeedGod tried to counter with a leg kick but Tolbert avoided it.#T3#
Jack SpeedGod jabs Tolbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hook but Tolbert blocks it.
Tolbert defending well as Jack SpeedGod loads up on a big left hand.
Tolbert staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod catches Tolbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolbert.
Tolbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolbert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tolbert duly obliges.
Oh Jack SpeedGod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert with the counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.#T4#
Jack SpeedGod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolbert wants to counter the offense by Jack SpeedGod and move into the clinch position.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Tolbert is looking for the big counter here.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Jack SpeedGod ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jack SpeedGod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolbert takes one on the button.
Jack SpeedGod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod sizes up Tolbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.#T5#
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick which misses Tolbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Tolbert tries to avoid it.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolbert swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbert. Jack SpeedGod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up
and Tolbert counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jack SpeedGod doesn't seem bothered though.
Jack SpeedGod takes one to the side of the head.
Tolbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T6#
Tolbert blocks a jab.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
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!
Good shot there by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert is having none of it.
Tolbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack SpeedGod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tolbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolbert throws a combination that misses
and Jack SpeedGod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jack SpeedGod throws a lazy right hand but Tolbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a left hand
and Tolbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice strike.
Jack SpeedGod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod lands the left hand.
Tolbert cracks Jack SpeedGod with a good jab.
Tolbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert tries to counter with a clinch but Jack SpeedGod shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Tolbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jack SpeedGod takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T8#
Jack SpeedGod feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down.
Tolbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod tried to score with a low kick but Tolbert checks it.
Jack SpeedGod loads up on a big right hand but Tolbert slips the punch.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack SpeedGod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolbert. #TD2#
Tolbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T9#
Tolbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tolbert trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolbert.
Tolbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolbert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolbert 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.
Tolbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack SpeedGod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tolbert throws a looping overhand right but Jack SpeedGod ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Tolbert darts in and clinches Jack SpeedGod up against the cage.
Tolbert blocks an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a left to the head.
Tolbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolbert lands an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack SpeedGod lands a shot to the body.
Tolbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack SpeedGod trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Tolbert is trying to trip Jack SpeedGod. He has hold of a leg but Jack SpeedGod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tolbert persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Tolbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack SpeedGod holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tolbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack SpeedGod controls Tolbert momentarily but Tolbert frees himself.
Tolbert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolbert postures up in Jack SpeedGod's guard and throws a big left but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Tolbert throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolbert throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert scores with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolbert has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
A left lands for Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch there but Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tolbert under the eye.
Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Tolbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack SpeedGod.
A swing and a miss from Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick but Tolbert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolbert throws a jab when Jack SpeedGod was well out of range.
Jack SpeedGod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolbert momentarily.
Jack SpeedGod scores with the left hand. Tolbert knows he should have avoided that one.
Tolbert throws a hook to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head but Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack SpeedGod avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Tolbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tolbert slips a straight right by Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tolbert's head backwards.
Jack SpeedGod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack SpeedGod lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Tolbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Tolbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tolbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack SpeedGod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack SpeedGod throws a jab when Tolbert was well out of range.
Tolbert ducks under a wild hook from Jack SpeedGod.
Tolbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack SpeedGod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.
Tolbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jack SpeedGod in his tracks. #T6#
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack SpeedGod looks to land a left hand but Tolbert moved out of range nicely.
Tolbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack SpeedGod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolbert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack SpeedGod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Jack SpeedGod misses. #T7#
Jack SpeedGod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolbert.
Nice shot lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod with a jab.
Tolbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack SpeedGod defends well and Tolbert ends up having to push Jack SpeedGod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Tolbert.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack SpeedGod thumps Tolbert with a low kick.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.#T8#
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut.
Tolbert looks to throw the jab but Jack SpeedGod is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but Tolbert moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up but Tolbert circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack SpeedGod doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolbert circles away.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to clinch but Tolbert is avoiding it.
Jack SpeedGod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolbert.#T9#
A big left from Tolbert misses.
Tolbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack SpeedGod moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Tolbert misses with a hook
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolbert swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a low kick.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack SpeedGod wants to clinch.
Tolbert throws out a counter right but Jack SpeedGod avoids it with no problem.

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 Taylor Jack SpeedGod.
I think Jack SpeedGod 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taylor Jack SpeedGod!

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Krylov stuffs the takedown.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Anton Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones with a jab.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Krylov back into the cage.#TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Krylov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a triangle here. Krylov is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Krylov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stankovic's hands.
Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well.
Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas.
Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Stankovic blocks the body kick.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Jab, jab by Stankovic - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stankovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas throws a lazy body kick
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Stankovic catches Rojas right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Stankovic moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stankovic throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Stankovic in a clinch.
Stankovic is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas is working Stankovic over against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas blocking some punches.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Rojas misses with some punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Stankovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stankovic can turn it around.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
Stankovic working aggressively here.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Rojas gets an underhook and turns Stankovic into the cage.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands. #T4#
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic wants to break free but Rojas has control.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Stankovic is rocked!
Stankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stankovic breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas is looking for a counter combo.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic.
Stankovic avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Stankovic punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Stankovic scores with a punch to the head.
Rojas punishes Stankovic's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Stankovic's legs.
Stankovic cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it.
Stankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas slips a jab from Stankovic.
Rojas tries to work over Stankovic's front leg with a kick but Stankovic checks it.
Rojas with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stankovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Stankovic swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Stankovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Stankovic scores with a hook.#T1#
Stankovic checks a leg kick.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas. #CL#
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Stankovic's shoulder, as Stankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Stankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stankovic on the inside.
Stankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Rojas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Stankovic.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas pushes Stankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Stankovic moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.#CL#
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic.
Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it.
Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stankovic checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stankovic misses with a hook.
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stankovic connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Stankovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas wants to slow Stankovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Rojas scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Stankovic misses.
Rojas tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stankovic connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it.
Rojas cracks Stankovic with a good jab.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas with a nice calf kick.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stankovic misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rojas back to the cage. Stankovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Stankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic. #T3#
Stankovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic misses the body punch
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it.#T4#
Rojas tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivan Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic moved away.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rojas darts in and clinches Stankovic up against the cage.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Djordje Stankovic.
I think Rojas 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Rojas!

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dylan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Sitsongrit cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Smith looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsongrit after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Smith has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Sitsongrit pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Kaewfah Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Krakowski misses the body punch
and Rajcevski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rajcevski wants to counter with a clinch but Krakowski pushes him away.
Krakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rajcevski. #CL2#
Rajcevski closes the distance and clinches.
Rajcevski fails to pull guard.
Krakowski working aggressively here.
Rajcevski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krakowski backwards.
Krakowski is pushing Rajcevski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Rajcevski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rajcevski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rajcevski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krakowski defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rajcevski looking for a guillotine here but Krakowski defends easily.
Krakowski looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Krakowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rajcevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krakowski has managed to get both his arms back between Rajcevski's legs - danger averted.
Rajcevski pulls Krakowski in to control the position.
Rajcevski looking to control but Krakowski passes into half guard.
Krakowski 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. #SU#
Krakowski stands up and beckons Rajcevski to join him on the feet.
Rajcevski fails to land the takedown.
Rajcevski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krakowski. Krakowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Rajcevski's head but Rajcevski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Rajcevski connects with a jab.
Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krakowski throws the left hand but Rajcevski avoids the punch easily.
Krakowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski.
The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rajcevski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakowski takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
Rajcevski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krakowski misses the jab.
Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rajcevski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rajcevski wants to work for an arm triangle but Krakowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rajcevski 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.
Krakowski is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rajcevski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krakowski is looking to improve his position.
Rajcevski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krakowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krakowski trying to hold on to Rajcevski's head to control him but Rajcevski postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakowski pulls Rajcevski in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Krakowski pushes Rajcevski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski feints the counter takedown.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajcevski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rajcevski lands the left hand.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Rajcevski saw that one coming.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rajcevski feints the counter takedown.
Rajcevski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Rajcevski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rajcevski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Krakowski misses
and Rajcevski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowski leaves Rajcevski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimche Rajcevski will probably get the nod.
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#
Krakowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krakowski cracks a nice hook into Rajcevski's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Rajcevski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rajcevski trying to control the pace.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krakowski.
Rajcevski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krakowski keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rajcevski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krakowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rajcevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krakowski has his hands clasped together around Rajcevski's back. He's all about the action.
Krakowski tries to get to full guard but Rajcevski has control of the leg.
Dimche Rajcevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krakowski is refusing to be controlled, as Rajcevski sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rajcevski wants to pass to mount but Krakowski is defending the position.
Krakowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rajcevski is working away from the top position though.
Rajcevski trying to control from Krakowski's half guard. Krakowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Krakowski is pulling down on Rajcevski's head to control his posture.
Rajcevski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krakowski is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Krakowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krakowski missing with a left hand there. Rajcevski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krakowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajcevski.
Rajcevski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rajcevski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rajcevski with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski cracks Rajcevski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Rajcevski saw that one coming.
Rajcevski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with a left hand
and Rajcevski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Krakowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rajcevski connects with a body shot that sends Krakowski's belly button to the back.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajcevski.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that Rajcevski avoids nicely.
Rajcevski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajcevski avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Rajcevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rajcevski fails with the takedown.
It looked like Krakowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rajcevski.
Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Rajcevski is out of range.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rajcevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rajcevski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krakowski has time to react.#TD2#
Rajcevski shoots in and bounces Krakowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rajcevski passes Krakowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimche Rajcevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Krakowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Krakowski throws a right hand that misses
and Rajcevski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rajcevski 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.
Krakowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Rajcevski slips under a jab.
Rajcevski slips under a jab from Krakowski.
Rajcevski lands a jab.
Rajcevski shoots in but Krakowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Krakowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakowski digs a good body shot into Rajcevski's ribs.
Krakowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rajcevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Rajcevski instigates a clinch.
Rajcevski has Krakowski pressed against the cage, preventing Krakowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Rajcevski jumps guard and drags Krakowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakowski postures up in Rajcevski's guard and throws a big left but Rajcevski blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Krakowski pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rajcevski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krakowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krakowski slips nicely into half guard.
Krakowski wants to stand but Rajcevski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Rajcevski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rajcevski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rajcevski looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Krakowski is going to stand back up. #T2#
Rajcevski trying to control but Krakowski postures up.
Krakowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krakowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krakowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Rajcevski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rajcevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krakowski is working away from the top position though.
Krakowski wants to stand up but Rajcevski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krakowski winds up and cracks Rajcevski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Rajcevski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krakowski pulls his head out easily.
Krakowski is keen to just control but Rajcevski is a slippery customer.
Krakowski is looking to stall here but Rajcevski recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rajcevski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakowski's guard. #REVB#
Krakowski has Rajcevski pulled in close to control his posture.
Krakowski wants to sweep here but Rajcevski controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Krakowski working a defensive guard here.
Rajcevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakowski is retaining full guard.
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajcevski is one step ahead there.
Dimche Rajcevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rajcevski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krakowski keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimche Rajcevski.
I've got Rajcevski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Knightley thows a leg kick but Harklie checks it #TD#
and Harklie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Knightley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harklie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harklie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knightley's head backwards.
Harklie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knightley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harklie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knightley sprawls and moves away.
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Harklie.
A clash of legs there as Harklie blocks the low kick.
Harklie defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Harklie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harklie throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Harklie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knightley defends well and Harklie ends up having to push Knightley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knightley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harklie lands a shoulder strike.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knightley.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.
Harklie blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knightley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harklie. #T1#
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harklie lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Knightley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley wants to clinch.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Knightley drives through and clinches with Harklie against the cage.
Harklie lands with a left to the head.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Harklie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harklie takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Harklie.
Harklie working aggressively here. #T2#
Harklie misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Knightley.
A head punch on the inside from Harklie fails to land. #BC2#
Knightley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harklie misses with an uppercut.
Knightley throws a body punch but Harklie moves out of range.
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harklie misses with a body punch
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knightley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Harklie as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Harklie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley lands a left hand.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
Harklie misses with the head strike.
Harklie blocks a body shot from Knightley. #T3#
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harklie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harklie misses with the head strike.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harklie misses with some punches.
A short right from Harklie on the inside.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
Knightley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knightley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harklie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley is pressed up against the cage. Harklie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knightley down to the mat. Knightley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knightley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harklie's sensitive parts.
Knightley misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Harklie throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knightley slips a jab from Harklie.
Knightley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harklie throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Harklie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harklie.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Knightley forces Harklie back against the cage and clinches.
Harklie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knightley gets through Harklie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harklie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knightley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Harklie misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley throws a leg kick which misses Harklie's front leg but catches the back leg as Harklie tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Harklie lands.
Harklie throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harklie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knightley sprawls and moves away.
Harklie fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Knightley has managed to clinch.
Knightley blocking some punches.
Harklie goes for a takedown attempt but Knightley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Harklie shoots for a double leg takedown but Knightley sprawls well. He's pushed Harklie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Knightley tenderised Harklie's leg. Harklie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harklie shoots in and drives through. Knightley sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Knightley, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Knightley slips a jab from Harklie.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knightley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harklie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harklie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harklie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harklie looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Harklie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harklie looks for a takedown but Knightley sprawls well.
And Knightley responds with a good body kick, but Harklie manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Harklie.
A jab from Harklie misses.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Harklie misses.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Harklie throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harklie misses with an uppercut.
Harklie moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley wants to clinch.
Harklie tries to counter with a takedown but Knightley is quick to defend against it.
Knightley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knightley throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Harklie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harklie throws a strike but Knightley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knightley won't allow Harklie to sweep him here.
Knightley wants to get up but he can't break Harklie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Harklie working for submissions but it's allowed Knightley to get to half guard. #T3#
Knightley is thwarting Harklie's attempts to control the position.
Harklie trying to get back to full guard but Knightley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Harklie can't escape the position.
Harklie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Harklie won't allow Knightley to get back to his feet.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Harklie postures up.
Harklie working some strikes from top position.
Knightley wants to stand but Harklie is controlling the position.
Knightley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harklie throwing strikes from guard but Knightley blocks nicely.
Harklie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley keeping full guard, as Harklie tries to pass.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ender Knightley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harklie checks a leg kick nicely.
Harklie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knightley manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Knightley does no damage.
Harklie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knightley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knightley connects with an inside leg kick.
Harklie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harklie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harklie misses with a right hand
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knightley wants it to stay on the feet.
Knightley lands a head kick. Harklie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Harklie staying out of range there.
Knightley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harklie.
Harklie blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harklie moves out of range of the body kick.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley. #T1##CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Harklie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harklie.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
Harklie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harklie lands a head shot.
Knightley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Harklie moves out of range.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harklie.#T2#
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Harklie connects with the punch.
Harklie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harklie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harklie looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
Knightley tries to clinch there but Harklie circles away.
Knightley connects with a leg kick.
Knightley delivers a nice body kick.
Harklie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harklie goes for a double leg but Knightley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knightley continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley tried to score with a low kick but Harklie checks it.
Harklie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Harklie lands a nice uppercut.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley digs a right hand underneath Harklie's ribcage. Harklie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knightley thumps Harklie with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a low kick as Harklie jumps back.
Grant Harklie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harklie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harklie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Harklie.
Harklie looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
A jab from Harklie misses. #T4##CL2#
Knightley moves into the clinch.
Knightley lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley is leaning against Harklie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harklie working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Harklie has a couple of punches blocked by Knightley.
A shot in the inside from Harklie. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harklie throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harklie.
Knightley tries to clinch up but Harklie circles away and keeps his distance.
Harklie swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harklie working aggressively here.
Knightley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harklie or not.
Ender Knightley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ender Knightley!
Ender Knightley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
John with the inside leg kick.
Susi circles away from the clinch attempt
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
John throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Susi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Susi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
John throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Susi gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Susi.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Susi pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Susi prevents a body shot from John.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi working aggressively here.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John working aggressively here.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
John misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John digs a right hand underneath Susi's ribcage. Susi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Susi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Susi can turn it around.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Susi gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Susi cracks John with a nice body shot.
Susi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Susi.
John is breathing heavily.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John blocking some punches.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
John blocks a body shot from Susi.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
John blocks a body shot from Susi.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John misses with some punches.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Susi is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Susi has his back to the cage.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from John.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Susi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Susi throws a head punch that misses.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Susi blocks a body shot from John.
Susi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi 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#
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Susi.
John slips a jab from Susi.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John moves away from the strike by Susi. #CL#
John has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi prevents a body shot from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
Susi misses with the head strike.
John digs a right hand into Susi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Susi's gas tank. #T1#
A short right from Susi.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
John presses Susi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with the head strike.
John misses with the head strike.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from John.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
John can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
John misses with some punches.
Susi lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi misses with a body punch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi misses with a punch to the body.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi. #T3#
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Susi working aggressively here.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susi lands an uppercut.
John tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
John prevents a body shot from Susi.
Susi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Susi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Susi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Susi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Susi lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Susi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John blocks an uppercut.
Susi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susi.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John blocks a body shot from Susi. #T4#
A short right from Susi.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi lands a shot to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Susi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi lands with a right to the head.
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Susi.
Susi scores with a shoulder strike.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Susi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Susi as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Susi sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Susi is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#John is rocked!
John throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi takes one on the button.
Susi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John tries to clinch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Susi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Susi counters with a straight that turns John's legs to rubber! Susi pushes forward with more strikes and John goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaarlo Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Skolz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rolls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skolz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rolls swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Skolz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rolls will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolls misses the target.
Rolls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolls.
Rolls throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Rolls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Rolls blocks a leg kick.
Rolls bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skolz's head.
No joy there for Skolz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolls bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skolz's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls scores with the left hand. Skolz knows he should have avoided that one.
Rolls thuds a left hand into Skolz's body.
Skolz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rolls has Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rolls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolls misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rolls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rolls manages to break the clinch.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skolz thuds his shin into the meat of Rolls's side.#CL2#
Skolz closes the distance and pushes Rolls back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rolls fails to land.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz lands with a light punch inside.
Rolls blocking some punches.
Rolls lands a right hand.
Rolls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Rolls's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz. #TD#
Rolls has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skolz is trying to keep an underhook but Rolls manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rolls trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Rolls prevents Skolz from improving his position.#T2#
Skolz is still trying to improve position.
Skolz is refusing to be controlled, as Rolls sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skolz tries to get to full guard but Rolls has control of the leg.
Skolz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rolls jumps into side control!
Skolz tries to escape but Rolls is in control. #T3#
Rolls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Skolz is looking to regain half guard here but Rolls keeps moving and retains side control.
Skolz keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolls grinds an elbow into Skolz's temple.
Skolz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rolls's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rolls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skolz.
Skolz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Skolz being controlled for a moment.
Rolls is looking to take a break and control but Skolz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolls lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rolls lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Rolls goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skolz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolls's guard! Nice work there by Skolz!
Rolls looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolls, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rolls 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#
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rolls lands with a nice body punch.
Skolz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skolz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rolls checks a leg kick nicely.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skolz throws a front kick aimed at Rolls's knee but Rolls avoids it well.
Rolls throws a jab but it's blocked by Skolz.
Rolls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skolz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rolls will feel that in the morning.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skolz.
A nice leg kick from Skolz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skolz in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolls.
Skolz slips a jab from Rolls.
Skolz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skolz wants to clinch.#T1#
Skolz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bubba Rolls is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolls doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
Skolz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skolz duly obliges.
Skolz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolls takes a step back to recover.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rolls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rolls throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Rolls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Rolls 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. #CL2#
Skolz pushes Rolls up against the cage in a clinch.
Skolz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skolz misses with some punches. #T2#
Rolls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz tries a body shot but Rolls blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Rolls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolls blocking some punches.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolls backwards.
Rolls has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skolz.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolls working aggressively here.
Rolls lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Skolz lands with a right to the head.
Rolls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skolz lands with a right to the head.
Skolz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolls working aggressively here.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolls backwards.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz tries to work over Rolls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolls.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz is leaning against Rolls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skolz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls throws a head punch that misses.
Skolz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A jab lands there for Skolz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Skolz is looking to slow Rolls down with leg kicks.
Rolls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolls swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Skolz tries to score with a low kick but Rolls moves his leg out of the way.
Rolls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolls.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skolz. Rolls shrugs it off though.
Rolls fails to land with a series of punches.
Rolls throws a big shot that misses.
Rolls looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolls closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skolz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skolz throws a body punch but Rolls moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolls tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Rolls keeps it at a distance.
Skolz staying out of range there.
Rolls tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skolz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Skolz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolls will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Rolls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz is leaning against Rolls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolls swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz tries to work over Rolls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Rolls goes for a takedown attempt but Skolz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rolls.
Skolz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolls misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Rolls as he checks the leg kick.
Skolz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rolls checks a low kick from Skolz.
Rolls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rolls drops his hands momentarily and Skolz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Skolz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skolz connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rolls misses the target.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Skolz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rolls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolls creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolls blocking some punches.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Rolls wants to break free but Skolz has control.
Skolz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolls backwards.
Rolls blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Rolls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolls.
Skolz is leaning against Rolls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skolz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rolls blocking some punches.
Rolls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rolls drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skolz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Skolz.
Skolz is working Rolls over against the cage.
Skolz lands a body punch.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Rolls avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Skolz as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz lands a body punch.
Rolls takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz gets through Rolls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skolz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz pushes Rolls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Rolls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolls manages to end up in side control.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet but Rolls drags him back down.
Skolz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skolz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
Gerrad Skolz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Brixton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McWrestler looking for a takedown.
Brixton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McWrestler.
Brixton gets underhooks to prevent McWrestler's takedown attempt.
Yuuki Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWrestler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath McWrestler's ribcage. McWrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brixton.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but McWrestler avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that McWrestler shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Deuce McWrestler has been cut.
McWrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McWrestler wants to stall. #BC2#
McWrestler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brixton works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Brixton throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brixton won't be happy with that.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brixton keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McWrestler working the head with strikes.
Brixton tries to control but McWrestler manages to take his back.
McWrestler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brixton is looking for a way out.
McWrestler has the hooks in. Brixton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McWrestler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Brixton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McWrestler has Brixton flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Brixton covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brixton is in bad spot here.
Brixton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McWrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brixton tries to break free.
Brixton has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McWrestler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler controlling well, preventing Brixton from escaping the position.
McWrestler tries to keep control of the position but Brixton is staying busy.
Brixton tries to roll but McWrestler sticks to his back.
Brixton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brixton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brixton tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
McWrestler lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount and Brixton is in trouble!
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Brixton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Brixton to control.
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
McWrestler dominating with strikes here.
Brixton tries to buck McWrestler off but he can't manage it.
Brixton wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler dominating with strikes here.
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by McWrestler.#T4#
Brixton is looking to improve his position but McWrestler isn't that keen on the idea.
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brixton is looking to escape.
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brixton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McWrestler landing shots from mount.
McWrestler breaks from Brixton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
McWrestler lands a big shot there that rocks Brixton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brixton is working to get back to half guard.
McWrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brixton is in a horrible position here. McWrestler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McWrestler lands a couple of good shots and Brixton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T5#
Brixton is keeping busy.
McWrestler is hanging on to Brixton's back as he tries to escape.
Brixton trying to control the hands but McWrestler breaks the grip.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brixton covers up after that shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler has Brixton flattened out and is raining down punches.
McWrestler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brixton to escape the position.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton is trying to break free.
Brixton trying to control the action but McWrestler just sinks the hooks in.
Brixton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T6#
McWrestler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler avoiding Brixton 's attempts to control his hands.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
Brixton surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Brixton trying to control the hands but McWrestler breaks the grip.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McWrestler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brixton.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McWrestler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Brixton!
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brixton trying to control the position but McWrestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Brixton is taking damage to the body and head.
Brixton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
McWrestler is landing with strikes from the back.
Brixton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brixton is keeping busy.
Brixton trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler is in full control for now.
McWrestler tries to keep control of the position but Brixton is staying busy.
Brixton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Brixton can't escape the position.
McWrestler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brixton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brixton trying to control the action but McWrestler just sinks the hooks in.
McWrestler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brixton. #T8#
McWrestler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brixton is in bad spot here.
McWrestler gets his hands free as Brixton looks to control.
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!
McWrestler lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brixton.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton rolls, trying to escape but McWrestler keeps control of the position.
Brixton is trapped and McWrestler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McWrestler scores with punches and elbows.
McWrestler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brixton is looking for a way out. #ROC2#Brixton is rocked!
Brixton looking very determined here, making life difficult for McWrestler.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton tries to break free. #T9#
McWrestler lands a shot to the head.
Oh Brixton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWrestler is not going to allow Brixton to sit and survive in this position.
Brixton seems to have got his legs back now.
Brixton tries to escape but McWrestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McWrestler keeps control of the position easily here as Brixton tries to buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McWrestler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brixton wants to escape the position.
McWrestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brixton's body.
Brixton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Brixton hold on?! McWrestler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deuce McWrestler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deuce McWrestler'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#
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
McWrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McWrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brixton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McWrestler is trying to drag Brixton to the mat but Brixton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton lands a right hand.
McWrestler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McWrestler avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Yuuki Brixton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWrestler. #T1##TD2#
McWrestler has clasped his hands together around Brixton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
Brixton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
Brixton tries to improve position but can't.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler landing strikes.
Brixton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brixton is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brixton is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler working the ground and pound.#T2#
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWrestler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brixton taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
McWrestler takes a little break here. Brixton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McWrestler working the ground and pound but Brixton is defending the strikes.
Brixton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brixton is looking to regain half guard here but McWrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Deuce McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWrestler landing a few strikes.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet.
Brixton taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes. #T3#
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Brixton's head but Brixton avoids it well.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler working away.
Brixton tries to bench press McWrestler off him but McWrestler keeps the position.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McWrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Brixton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Brixton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler working the head with strikes.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
McWrestler working away.
Brixton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brixton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brixton is trying to get back to half guard.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brixton!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brixton hang on?#T5#
Brixton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brixton wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
Brixton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McWrestler with good strikes from the mount here!
McWrestler punishing his opponent with strikes.
McWrestler landing punches.
Brixton tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is landing with some decent strikes but Brixton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brixton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by McWrestler.#T6#
McWrestler with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Brixton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McWrestler landing strikes, looking to finish!
McWrestler drops a big elbow. That's hurt Brixton! More shots from McWrestler and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler!

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Augustyniak has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Augustyniak stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Augustyniak jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat. #SUB#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Augustyniak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Augustyniak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Augustyniak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit prevents Augustyniak from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustyniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Augustyniak looking for a triangle here. Sitsongrit is fighting it but it looks tight! Augustyniak pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sitsongrit is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobiasz Augustyniak!
A relieved looking Tobiasz Augustyniak 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: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Murray is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Murray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Murray keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murray off and has taken his back!
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Murray trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Jones gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Murray showing good submission defense here.
Murray covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Murray defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones missing with strikes.
Jones not allowing Murray to control his hands.
Jones throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray avoids the strikes from Jones.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Jones misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Murray defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones missing with punches from the back.
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Jones missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Murray is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Murray manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Murray .
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
Jones 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Murray is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Murray 's guard.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murray !#REVR##SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Murray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well. #T3#
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murray passes into half guard. #T4#
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray not doing much here. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids the head kick by Murray .
Murray throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murray sprawls well. Murray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Murray is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Jones cracks Murray with a solid left hand.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murray !#REVR##SUB2#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Murray 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.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Murray has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones 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.

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