Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Kakongkong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kakongkong tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prince takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakongkong moves away.
Prince checks a low kick from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prince steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakongkong lands a really nice looking cross but Prince seems unphased.
Prince lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakongkong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prince lands with a hook. Kakongkong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakongkong moves away from the strike by Prince.
Kakongkong lands a glancing blow to the side of Prince's head.#ROC#Prince is rocked!
Kakongkong feints a jab and as Prince dips his head, Kakongkong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Prince right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Prince falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kakongkong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayo Kakongkong!

Event: NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridges.
Bridges thuds a left hand into Haas's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
Haas has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Bridges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas lands with a left to the head.
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bridges tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
Haas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Haas takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Haas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haas.#CL#
Bridges pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bridges swings widly with a right hand
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges keeps control of Haas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
Bridges throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.
Haas misses with an uppercut. Bridges saw that one coming.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges walks into a straight right hand from Haas.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Haas.
Haas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haas's efforts to push away.#T2##BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Bridges tests Haas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Haas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haas.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bridges.
Haas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Haas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bridges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bridges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bridges scrambles back to his feet.
Bridges takes one to the chin there.
Haas scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas stuns Bridges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bridges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Haas dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Haas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bridges fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridges misses with a hook
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haas throws a jab when Bridges was well out of range.
It looked like Bridges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haas.
Bridges throws a series of punches but Haas avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Haas up against the cage.
A short left from Bridges. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bridges blocks a body shot from Haas.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridges's elbow. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Haas is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Haas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bridges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Haas looks to land a combination but Bridges avoids it well.
A slow jab from Haas misses its intended target.
Haas scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Haas up against the cage.
Bridges prevents a body shot from Haas.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haas prevents a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards.
Haas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcoh Haas will probably get the nod.
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#
Haas lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.
Haas throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range. #CL#
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch.
Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
Haas misses with a body punch.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Haas tries to keep at a distance but Bridges has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bridges. #T1#
Haas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haas can't break the clinch.
Haas tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it. #BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Haas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Bridges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bridges tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bridges clinches up with Haas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Haas sizes up Bridges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Haas pushes him off.
Haas throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bridges tries to clinch up.#T2#
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.
A little jabbing left from Haas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bridges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Bridges.
Bridges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Bridges.
Haas cracks Bridges with a good jab.
Bridges tries to clinch but Haas moves out of range.
Haas looks to land a right hand but Bridges moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bridges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bridges cracks Haas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bridges to score with a decent uppercut.
Bridges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Haas is breathing heavily.
Bridges moves away from the strike by Haas.
Haas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haas sizes up Bridges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.#CL#
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
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!
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Haas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Haas.
Haas misses with a body punch.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridges's elbow. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bridges moves into the clinch successfully.
Haas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bridges. #ROC#Haas is rocked!
Bridges dips a shoulder and cracks Haas with a mighty uppercut! Haas falls back against the cage and Bridges unloads with a barrage of strikes! Haas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bridges screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryland Bridges thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF FW Week 1
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Castaneda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielsen.
Finley Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Nielsen dives in and scores a takedown into Castaneda's guard.

Castaneda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castaneda struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
Castaneda tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielsen avoids the damage to the body.
Castaneda missing with knees to the body.
Castaneda trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nielsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Nielsen.
Nielsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castaneda tries a knee to the head but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Nielsen successfully pulls guard.
Nielsen pulls Castaneda in to control the position. #T1#
Nielsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen pulls Castaneda in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nielsen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Castaneda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielsen moves away.#TD#
Nielsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Castaneda's head.
Nielsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castaneda's head.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nielsen lands a nice short elbow.
Nielsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen prevents Castaneda from standing back up.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Castaneda's hands, connecting with Castaneda's forehead.
Nielsen is nestled in close to Castaneda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some 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. Nielsen connects with a nice short shot to Castaneda's temple.
Castaneda has hold of Nielsen's hands but Nielsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Castaneda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Nielsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nielsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Castaneda actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen working Castaneda over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Nielsen 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#
Castaneda throws a low kick but Nielsen avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castaneda looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Nielsen takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Nielsen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Castaneda regains guard immediately.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nielsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nielsen passes Castaneda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nielsen stalling.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Castaneda taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen working Castaneda over with strikes.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Castaneda's hands, connecting with Castaneda's forehead.
Finley Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castaneda has hold of Nielsen's hands but Nielsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been informed that Castaneda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nielsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castaneda can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes.
Nielsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nielsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nielsen lands a nice short elbow.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
Nielsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Nielsen is nestled in close to Castaneda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Nielsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Castaneda's head.
Castaneda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Castaneda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen working over Castaneda with some ground and pound. Castaneda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nielsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nielsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Castaneda is rocked!#T4#
Nielsen landing punches.
Castaneda is still in real trouble! Can Nielsen finish him?
Nielsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castaneda takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nielsen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley Nielsen!

Event: NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Lane misses with a shot to the body
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
Lane tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Lane lands with a shot to the body.
Lane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lane tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lane.
Hammond throws a lazy right hand but Lane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond looks to land a left hand but Lane moved out of range nicely.
Lane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hammond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lane on the side of the head.
Hammond ducks under a wild hook from Lane.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lane misses with a few strikes there.
Lane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Lane throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Lane misses with the combination.
Hammond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammond ducks under a wild hook from Lane.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Lane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammond misses the target.
Lane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lane is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Hammond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Lane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Lane looks winded!
Lane misses the body punch
and Lane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left and a right from Hammond both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Lane is rocked!#T3#
Hammond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lane is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammond finish him?
Hammond moves out of range as Lane strikes.
Hammond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lane misses with a jab to the body
and Hammond counters with a big right hand! Oh Lane is in trouble here! Hammond follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Hammond!
Tyler Hammond made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Let's Fucking Go!'.

Event: MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad.
As Wei backs off Castaneda throws a huge counter combo but Wei manages to avoid it all.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Castaneda.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda lands a head shot.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castaneda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda misses with a wild combination.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castaneda.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castaneda wants to clinch.#T1#
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castaneda tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wei avoids a kick to the body.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Castaneda.
Castaneda misses with a two punch combination.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Castaneda misses with a few strikes there.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Castaneda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Castaneda as Wei shoots in.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Castaneda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Castaneda does no damage.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Castaneda. Those never looked like landing.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda lands a two punch combo.
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!
Castaneda throws a solid leg kick but Wei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castaneda.
Wei is looking to counter the offense by Castaneda and move into the clinch.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castaneda misses the jab.
Castaneda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Wei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Wei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wei down.
Wei goes for a double leg but Castaneda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castaneda continues to drive forward.
Wei wants a takedown.
Castaneda misses with a body punch.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castaneda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Castaneda.
Castaneda thows a body kick. Wei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castaneda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.#T4#
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castaneda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wei.
Wei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei moves out of range as Castaneda throws a body kick.
Castaneda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Wei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Castaneda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castaneda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castaneda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wei is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Castaneda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Castaneda looks to throw the jab but Wei is out of range.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Castaneda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castaneda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castaneda throws a looping overhand right but Wei ducks down to avoid it.
Castaneda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Castaneda scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Castaneda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Castaneda fakes the leg kick and cracks Wei in the body.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
River Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Castaneda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Wei tries to counter by clinching up but Castaneda breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Castaneda.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.
Wei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castaneda throws a body shot but no joy.
Castaneda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wei's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wei blocks a jab.
River Castaneda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castaneda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Castaneda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castaneda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Castaneda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wei fails with the takedown.
Castaneda misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castaneda lands with a kick to the temple. Wei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Castaneda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wei avoids the body shot from Castaneda.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Castaneda lands with a nice body punch.
Wei slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Castaneda throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Wei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castaneda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castaneda throws a big shot that misses.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda misses with a looping left.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.#T4#
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castaneda throws out the jab.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castaneda's waist but Castaneda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castaneda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Castaneda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castaneda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Castaneda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castaneda.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castaneda.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Castaneda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castaneda sprawls well. Castaneda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda lands a nice hook to Wei's body. Wei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad.
Wei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castaneda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castaneda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castaneda thows a leg kick but Wei checks it
and Wei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castaneda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castaneda looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Castaneda leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castaneda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Castaneda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castaneda takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Castaneda misses.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castaneda sprawls and moves away.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Castaneda.#T3#
Wei shoots in and drives through. Castaneda sprawls well.
Castaneda catches Wei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
Castaneda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Wei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wei down.
Castaneda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.
Castaneda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wei is out of range. #T4#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda just misses with a punch to the body.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Castaneda.
Wei dives in and grabs Castaneda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castaneda pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
River Castaneda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castaneda 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Castaneda!
Our winner, River Castaneda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Buck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buck moves away.
Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buck tries to clinch but Prince moves out of range.
Buck wants to clinch up but Prince keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Prince releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Prince.
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bucks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prince looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck fails with the takedown.
Prince tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prince waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buck.
Buck tries to clinch but Prince moves out of range.
Prince tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buck shoots in looking for a takedown. Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Buck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Buck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prince is fending him off so far but Buck persists. Nope, Prince circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck looks to land a combination but Prince avoids it well.
Buck connects with a leg kick.
Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buck slips a jab and a cross from Prince.
Prince looks winded!
Prince throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range.
Buck is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.
Buck tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Buck lands a nice hook to Prince's body. Prince takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prince takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch but Prince swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Buck, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Buck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prince's head.#ROC#Prince is rocked!
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prince is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Prince misses with a lunging right hand
and Buck counters with a thumping low kick.
Buck tries to clinch but Prince moves out of range.
Buck lands with a big right hook that stumbles Prince - he's out on his feet here! Buck follows up with another monster hook that separates Prince from consciousness! Prince falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Buck stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Buck!

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haas throws a good cross that connects.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Haas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Haas's head coaches at Elite Combat Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Haas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Haas throws a left that rocks Torres and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Haas dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Torres regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Sergio Torres has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Haas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Haas moves out of range easily.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Torres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torres there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Torres is rocked!
Haas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Torres! Haas dives in looking to finish! Torres is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcoh Haas!
Marcoh Haas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 07, 2024

#R1#
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Lane.
Lane has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Lane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams jabs at Lane's body.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Lane takes one on the button.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Lane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lane throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Lane needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nice jab there from Williams. #ROC2#Lane is rocked!#CL2#
Williams rushes Lane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams digs a right hand into Lane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lane's gas tank.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Lane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Lane's head.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lane drops to his knees and Williams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Williams! Alden Williams retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MILF 112 Patter vs Snake
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Castaneda finds it's target.#CL#
Treyold moves into the clinch.#BC#
Treyold breaks the clinch.
Castaneda digs a good body shot into Treyold's ribs.
Castaneda works over Treyold's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Treyold. Those never looked like landing.
Castaneda misses with a body kick.
Treyold ducks under a wild hook from Castaneda.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Treyold dodges the punch combination from Castaneda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castaneda throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Treyold moves into the clinch successfully.
Treyold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.#BC#
Treyold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Treyold misses the shot to the body.
Castaneda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Treyold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castaneda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Treyold backs up against the cage.
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda is looking to clinch but Treyold is avoiding it. #T1#
Castaneda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Treyold. Castaneda does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Treyold has Castaneda up against the cage in a clinch.
Treyold lands with a right to the head.
Castaneda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Treyold avoids it.#BC#
Treyold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Treyold avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Treyold takes the fight into the clinch.
Castaneda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castaneda scores with a shot to the side of Treyold's head.
Castaneda struggles to land a body shot inside as Treyold controls his hands.
Castaneda tries a knee to the head but Treyold blocks it.
Treyold prevents Castaneda from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Treyold breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Castaneda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Castaneda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Treyold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castaneda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castaneda throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Treyold moves into the clinch.
A short right from Treyold. #BC#
Treyold manages to break the clinch.
Castaneda misses with a few strikes there.
Castaneda motions for Treyold to come forward. Castaneda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Treyold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castaneda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castaneda throws a leg kick but Treyold sees it coming and moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Castaneda.
Castaneda swings for the body but Treyold moves out of range.
Treyold works Castaneda's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Treyold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castaneda's guard.
Treyold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treyold tries to free his leg and advance position but Castaneda is retaining full guard.
Treyold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Treyold throwing strikes from guard but Castaneda blocks nicely.
Treyold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castaneda's head.
Treyold trying to move into half guard but instead Castaneda has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Treyold wants to get back to his feet but Castaneda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Castaneda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Treyold controlling Castaneda's posture. #T4##SU2#
Castaneda gets to his feet - Treyold follows without any prompting.
Treyold connects with a right hand. Castaneda shakes it off.
Castaneda throws a body punch but Treyold moves out of range.
Treyold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Castaneda throws a wild body kick that Treyold sees coming a mile off.
Castaneda moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castaneda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Treyold moves into the clinch.
Treyold lands a shoulder strike.
Treyold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
Treyold stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Treyold wants the takedown. Castaneda is fighting it off but Treyold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castaneda's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but River Castaneda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Castaneda takes a swing at Treyold's ribcage but misses.
Castaneda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaneda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Treyold.
Treyold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castaneda throws out a counter right but Treyold avoids it with no problem.
Castaneda looks to score with a jab to the body but Treyold is just out of range.
Treyold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castaneda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Treyold backs up against the cage.
Castaneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Castaneda misses
and Treyold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Treyold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Treyold is in Castaneda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Treyold tries to free his leg and advance position but Castaneda is retaining full guard.
Treyold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Treyold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castaneda is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Castaneda is working an open guard so Treyold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Treyold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Treyold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castaneda misses the shot to the body.
Castaneda blocks a head kick by Treyold.
Treyold is looking to chop away at Castaneda's legs.
Treyold throws a body punch but Castaneda moves out of range.
Castaneda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Treyold throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jerethan Treyold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Treyold throws a leg kick but Castaneda checks it.
Treyold just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Treyold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castaneda connects with a nice looking jab.
Castaneda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castaneda scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Treyold scores with a punch to the head.
Treyold scores with a jab. Castaneda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Treyold scores with a body shot.
Castaneda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Treyold tries a head kick but it misses.
Treyold throws a sloppy head kick and Castaneda moves out of range easily.
Treyold scores with a nice right hand.
River Castaneda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Treyold is having none of it.
Treyold is looking to wear down Castaneda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castaneda throws a jab when Treyold was well out of range.
Castaneda throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Treyold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Treyold tries to clinch but Castaneda is having none of it.
Castaneda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Treyold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castaneda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castaneda tries to clinch up.
Treyold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Treyold throwing a counter right hand but Castaneda manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Treyold. Those never looked like landing.
River Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Treyold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaneda scores with a hook to the body. Treyold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Treyold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Treyold avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Treyold clinches up with Castaneda and pushes him back against the cage.
Treyold landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.#BC#
Treyold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Treyold has Castaneda up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Treyold turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Treyold tries for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Treyold is working Castaneda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Castaneda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Treyold is controlling him well.
Treyold tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Treyold politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Treyold prefers to stall for the moment though.
Castaneda stops Treyold from passing to mount.
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 Jerethan Treyold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Treyold gets a clinch.
Treyold throws an elbow but it misses.
Castaneda managing to block the knees to the body from Treyold.
Castaneda digs a right hand into Treyold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Treyold's gas tank.
Castaneda prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Treyold breaks the clinch.
Castaneda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Treyold with a hook.
Treyold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Treyold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castaneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Castaneda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castaneda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Treyold circles away quickly and effectively.
Treyold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Treyold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castaneda scores with a hook to the body. Treyold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Castaneda checks a leg kick.
Castaneda lands with a slapping head kick.
Castaneda lands a jab.
Castaneda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Treyold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Treyold.
Treyold tries to work over Castaneda's front leg with a kick but Castaneda checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Treyold. Castaneda shrugs it off though.
Treyold looks to clinch
and Castaneda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castaneda misses with a straight right.
Castaneda moves out of range of the body kick.
Treyold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castaneda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Treyold somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Treyold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castaneda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castaneda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Treyold takes the fight into the clinch.
Treyold is working for takedown but Castaneda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerethan Treyold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Treyold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castaneda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Treyold.
Treyold tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castaneda.
Treyold throws an elbow but it misses.
Treyold blocks a body shot from Castaneda.
Castaneda takes a shot to the head.
Castaneda is trying to break free.#T3#
Treyold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Treyold.
Castaneda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castaneda avoiding damage as Treyold throws knees to the body.
Treyold working aggressively here.
Treyold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Treyold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Treyold tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Treyold defending well as Castaneda loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castaneda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Treyold.
Treyold tries to land knees in the clinch but Castaneda avoids the damage to the body.
Castaneda blocks an elbow strike from Treyold.
Come on Treyold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Treyold cracks Castaneda with a nice body shot.
Castaneda throws a punch but it's blocked by Treyold.
Castaneda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castaneda lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Treyold throws an elbow but misses.
Castaneda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Treyold unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castaneda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Treyold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Treyold misses with a head kick.
Treyold throws a leg kick which misses Castaneda's front leg but catches the back leg as Castaneda tries to avoid it.

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 Jerethan Treyold.
I think Treyold 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerethan Treyold!
An intense looking Jerethan Treyold took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Jaylen Stout...im comin on yo ass!'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Kormier tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prince counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kormier throws a head kick that misses
and Prince counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trevin Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kormier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kormier misses with a wild body shot.
Prince scores with a shot to the body.
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince misses with a straight right.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kormier.
Prince throws a series of punches but Kormier moves out of range.
Prince throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kormier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kormier on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kormier looking to pass the guard.
Kormier preventing the sweep.
Prince will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prince looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prince is fending him off so far but Kormier persists. Nope, Prince circles away and we're back to standing.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Kormier.
Kormier wants to counter with a clinch but Prince pushes him away.
Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kormier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prince!
Kormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kormier tries to move to full mount but Prince actually manages to regain half guard.
Kormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prince keeps working. #T3#
Kormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kormier wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kormier wants to clinch.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prince lands with a shot to the body.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Prince misses. #CL2#
Kormier moves into the clinch.#TD#
Prince gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prince wants to take a breather but Kormier is having none of it.
Prince throws a strike but Kormier avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Prince got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prince has managed to get both his arms back between Kormier's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kormier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prince can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Prince avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Trevin Prince will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice sprawl there from Prince as Kormier shoots in.
Prince defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kormier.
Prince lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kormier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Prince successfully pulls guard.
We've been informed that Kormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kormier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prince's guard.
Denise Kormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prince tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kormier lands a couple of digs.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kormier defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Kormier is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it. #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.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kormier slips a jab from Prince.#CL2#
Kormier clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Prince works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kormier wants to stand and escape but Prince is having none of it.
Prince looking to pass the guard.
Kormier is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Kormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prince wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kormier is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Kormier wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.
Prince is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kormier advances to half guard.
Kormier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prince!
Prince is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Kormier looking to control but Prince is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kormier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prince wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kormier is persistently looking for the submission but Prince is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denise Kormier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Prince takes a swing at Kormier's ribcage but misses.
Kormier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kormier darts in and clinches Prince up against the cage.
Kormier is trying to drag Prince to the mat but Prince just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kormier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Kormier jumps guard.
Kormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prince controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prince has gone for a leg lock! Kormier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prince's guard.#REVB#
Kormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Kormier trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
Kormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prince is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kormier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prince defends it easily.#T2#
Prince throwing strikes but missing.
Kormier is trying to control the position but Prince postures up. #SUB2#
Kormier is looking for a triangle but Prince pushes his legs off easily.
Prince wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
Kormier keeping full guard, as Prince tries to pass.
Prince trying to control but Kormier is working from the bottom.
Kormier working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Prince content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kormier has locked up a guillotine! Kormier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Prince is holding on here and Kormier must be using up a lot of energy. Prince has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kormier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: NYF Fight Night 36
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haas! But no joy.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas misses with a few strikes there.
Haas jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sato jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haas cracks Sato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sato takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Sato throws out a powerful jab.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haas.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haas cracks Sato with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato slips a jab from Haas.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Sato misses with the combination.
Haas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Haas throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Sato. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sato.
Haas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sato takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Haas misses with a double jab.
Sato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Sato. That snapped Haas's head back.
Sato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas throws out a counter right but Sato avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Sato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Sato lands a head shot.#ROC#Haas is rocked!
and Sato counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Haas! He's just covering up as Sato starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sato!

Event: OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
A left and a right from Lane both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jadiel Frost has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. Lane shrugs it off though.
Lane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
Lane misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lane's head.#ROC#Lane is rocked!#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lane sends Frost down but not out. Lane dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Lane is still in real trouble! Can Frost finish him?
Frost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frost tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Lane! That's hurt Frost! Will he recover? Lane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Lane!
A very excited looking Drake Lane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MILF 103 Enter the Mainland
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Castaneda tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castaneda won't be happy with that.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Rivera stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Rivera has an Americana. Castaneda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rivera is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rivera hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Rivera!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sajuric prevents Lane from getting back to his feet.
Lane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lane tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sajuric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sajuric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lane wants to stand and escape but Sajuric is having none of it.
Sajuric works over Lane with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
Lane pushes Sajuric off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajuric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane circles away.
Sajuric shoots in for a takedown but Lane shows good takedown defense.
Sajuric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Sajuric.#TD2#
Sajuric decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Sajuric missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sajuric throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lane is pressing down on Sajuric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lane wants to stand up but Sajuric is controlling him.
Sajuric scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lane wants to stand up but Sajuric is controlling him.
Sajuric tries to free his leg and advance position but Lane is retaining full guard.
Sajuric stops Lane from standing up. #ES#
Lane pushes Sajuric off and gets back to his feet.
Lane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lane scores with a shot to the body.
Sajuric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Lane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sajuric in his tracks.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Lane connects with a body shot.
Sajuric tries for a takedown but Lane circles away easily
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Sajuric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lane defends well and Sajuric ends up having to push Lane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lane throws a right hand that Sajuric ducks under and follows up with a left that Sajuric also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sajuric tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajuric somewhat.
Lane throwing a counter right hand but Sajuric manages to avoid it.
Lane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sajuric misses with a takedown attempt
and Lane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sajuric shoots for a takedown but Lane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sajuric manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Lane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lane takes a swing at Sajuric's ribcage but misses.
Drake Lane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lane does no damage.
Jab from Lane.
Lane cracks Sajuric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Sajuric is rocked!
A combination from Lane does no damage.
Sajuric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lane defends it well.
Lane slaps away a takedown attempt from Sajuric, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lane tries to bum rush Sajuric with a series of wild strikes but Sajuric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sajuric shoots in looking for a takedown but Lane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sajuric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sajuric looks winded!
Sajuric looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.
Sajuric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Lane as Sajuric shoots in.#T4#
Lane misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Sajuric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sajuric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lane dips to his left and cracks Sajuric with an uppercut!
Sajuric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sajuric takes one to the chin there.
Sajuric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lane lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sajuric or perhaps it was just good defense by Lane, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Lane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Lane gets caught flat footed, as Sajuric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lane misses with a punch on the inside.
Sajuric wants to take the fight to the mat but Lane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lane is pressed up against the cage. Sajuric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lane down to the mat. Lane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sajuric shoots for a double leg takedown but Lane sprawls well. He's pushed Sajuric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Sajuric.
Lane clobbers Sajuric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lane jabs Sajuric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sajuric is still on wobbly legs! Can Lane finish him?
Lane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sajuric seems to have recovered his senses.
Lane scores with a nice head shot.
Sajuric looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.
Drake Lane is winning the standup battle so far.
Sajuric is breathing heavily.
Sajuric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lane. #TD2#
Sajuric closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lane did well to prevent Sajuric getting side control.

Lane manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sajuric eats them both and turns towards Lane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Lane.
Sajuric is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lane with a body shot.
Lane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lane connects with the punch.
Sajuric shoots in for a double leg but Lane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Sajuric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lane's half guard.

Lane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sajuric keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Lane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lane misses with a punch to the body.
Sajuric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lane after a bit of a struggle.
Sajuric changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sajuric shoots in but no luck this time.
Lane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lane jabs Sajuric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lane stuns Sajuric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lane tests Sajuric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sajuric can do to turn this around?
Lane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sajuric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake Lane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sajuric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sajuric shoots for a takedown but Lane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Lane.#KD#
Lane throws a left that rocks Sajuric and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lane dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sajuric regain composure! #SU#
Lane decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lane connects with a crisp jab.
Lane circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sajuric to the canvas! Sajuric doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lane keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Lane!
A victorious Drake Lane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Roshan closes the distance and clinches.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Roshan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gretty looking to stall.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roshan.
Roshan tries a body shot but Gretty blocks it.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike from Roshan.
Gretty tries to throw a body punch but Roshan avoids it by throwing Gretty back against the cage.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.#T1#
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Gretty is trying to break the clinch but Roshan has him pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretty backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Nervil Gretty has been cut.
Roshan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roshan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Roshan scores with a shot to the side of Gretty's head. #T2#
Roshan taking a breather.
Gretty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roshan avoids it.
Roshan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roshan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gretty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Gretty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan misses with an elbow over the top.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Roshan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands a body punch.
Gretty is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gretty up against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Roshan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gretty blocks it with crossed arms.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roshan controlling the action here for a moment.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage, preventing Gretty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Roshan misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pasindu Roshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roshan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roshan has Gretty pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshan controls his hands.
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshan is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretty has had enough of the clinch but Roshan keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretty misses with an elbow strike.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Roshan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roshan avoiding damage.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.
Roshan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roshan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but Gretty blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Gretty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan prevents Gretty from breaking the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice shot to the body.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not. #T2#
Gretty taking a breather.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Gretty takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roshan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pasindu Roshan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Roshan avoiding damage as Gretty throws knees to the body.
Gretty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roshan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan leaning against his opponent.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Roshan looking to throw knees to the head but Gretty is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gretty backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A bit of stalling here from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Gretty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roshan digs a right hand underneath Gretty's ribcage. Gretty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roshan. #T4#
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is trying to force a seperation but Roshan has the dominant position.
Roshan'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.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roshan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
Come on Roshan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roshan presses Gretty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pasindu Roshan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty'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#
Gretty stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gretty. That's going to slow Roshan down.
Nervil Gretty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshan shoots in but no luck this time.
Roshan shoots in but Gretty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nervil Gretty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasindu Roshan.#CL2#
Roshan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Gretty working aggressively here.
Roshan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Gretty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretty's elbow.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roshan as Gretty tries to tie him up.
Roshan throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roshan scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roshan lands with a right to the head.
Roshan pushes off an throws an elbow but Gretty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is struggling to control the position.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Roshan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan slows down the pace here.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands a shot to the body.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nervil Gretty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasindu Roshan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pasindu Roshan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasindu Roshan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornouhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cornouhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Trevin Prince has been cut.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Prince wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornouhov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye.
Prince wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prince takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Prince wants the takedown. Cornouhov is fighting it off but Prince persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cornouhov's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cornouhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornouhov is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Cornouhov 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.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornouhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prince tries to get to full guard but Cornouhov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cornouhov is looking for a kimura here.
Prince is staying active underneath Cornouhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Prince keeping hold of Cornouhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince won't allow Cornouhov to pass to mount.
Cornouhov is keen to just control but Prince is a slippery customer.
Cornouhov wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prince is looking to get back to is feet but Cornouhov passes into side control. #T3##SUB#
Cornouhov swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cornouhov's guard.
Prince 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.
It looks like Prince might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cornouhov 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.
Prince cracks Cornouhov with a solid left hand.
Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Prince pushing down on Cornouhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position.
Cornouhov wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Prince is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cornouhov trying to control from the bottom.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Prince 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
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 Gherman Cornouhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Prince moves into range and clinches up with Cornouhov.
Cornouhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince is breathing heavily.#T1#
Prince tries a body shot but Cornouhov blocks it.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Prince has clasped his hands together around Cornouhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prince wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been informed that Prince has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornouhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prince landing strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornouhov is defending well.
Prince landing a few strikes. #T2#
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Prince tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornouhov struggling a bit here.
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Cornouhov prevents Prince from improving position.
Prince trying to control the position but Cornouhov is working away.
Cornouhov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cornouhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position but Prince isn't that keen on the idea.
Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornouhov tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away. #T4#
Prince punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cornouhov is surviving well by controlling Prince's body position as best he can.
Prince landing strikes from the mount and Cornouhov is in trouble!
Prince content just to control the position here.
Cornouhov is working to get back to half guard.
Trevin Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prince cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov working to try and regain half guard.
Prince landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevin Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cornouhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Prince fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cornouhov square on the jaw! Damn, Cornouhov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevin Prince!
Trevin Prince bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Haas throws a series of punches but Peachey avoids them all with ease.
Peachey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peachey is looking to clinch but Haas is avoiding it.
Peachey is looking to clinch.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Haas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haas duly obliges.
Haas misses with a takedown attempt
and Peachey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peachey shoots in and drives through. Haas sprawls well.
Haas tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Peachey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Haas clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Haas manages to break the clinch.
Haas lands with a nice combination. Peachey backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Peachey scores with a punch to the head.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
As Haas tries to get set, Peachey tries to push him back and clinch up but Haas manages to avoid the attempt.
Haas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peachey goes for a double leg but Haas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haas continues to drive forward.
Haas throws a counter combo.#BC2#
Haas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peachey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peachey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haas is fending him off so far but Peachey persists. Nope, Haas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Peachey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haas misses with the combination.
Peachey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peachey eats them both and turns towards Haas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haas looks to land a combination but Peachey avoids it well. #T2#
Haas misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas looks to land a combination but Peachey avoids it well.
Peachey throws a big counter combination but Haas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haas tries to bum rush Peachey with a series of wild strikes but Peachey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haas looks winded!
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Peachey.
Peachey lands a leg kick that knocks Haas off balance momentarily.
Peachey moves in looking to clinch but Haas pushes him off.
Peachey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peachey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haas but Haas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Peachey backs off Haas throws a huge counter combo but Peachey manages to avoid it all.
Haas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peachey.
Haas has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Haas throws a series of punches but Peachey moves out of range.
Peachey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Haas throws a series of punches but Peachey moves out of range.
Peachey tries to clinch there but Haas circles away.
Peachey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Peachey slips a jab and a cross from Haas.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
As Haas looks to move away, Peachey throws a big counter combo but Haas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
It looked like Peachey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peachey. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Peachey breaks the clinch.
Haas throws a nice looking combination but Peachey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peachey is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Haas moves into the clinch.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Haas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and pushes Peachey back into the cage.
Haas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacheys head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peachey is trying to drag Haas to the mat but Haas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peachey.
Haas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peachey lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Peachey gets tackled into the cage by Haas. Haas maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Haas - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcoh Haas 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#
Haas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Haas both land. Nice combination.
Peachey tries to close the distance and clinch but Haas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haas slaps away a takedown attempt from Peachey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peachey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haas throws a series of punches but Peachey avoids them all with ease.
Haas throws a one two combo.
Peachey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haas.
Peachey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peachey lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haas misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Peachey fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Haas clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Haas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haas misses with the combination.
Peachey throws a right hand that Haas ducks under and follows up with a left that Haas also avoids with ease.
A combination from Haas does no damage. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and pushes Peachey back into the cage.#BC2#
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Haas drives through and clinches with Peachey against the cage. #BC2#
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Peachey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haas misses with a double jab. #T2#
Peachey doesn't manage to clinch there - Haas circles away.
Peachey closes the distance and clinches up with Haas, looking for a takedown. Peachey pushes Haas against the cage but Haas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Peachey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peachey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peachey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Haas looks to land a combination but Peachey avoids it well.
Peachey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haas if he has to take too many more of those.
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Haas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haas wants it to stay on the feet.
Peachey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haas throws a right and a left that Peachey avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Haas misses. #T3#
Haas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peachey.
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peachey throws a big counter combination but Haas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peachey pushes Haas away with a front kick.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Peachey.
Peachey misses with an uppercut. Haas saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Peachey.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas throws a right hand that Peachey ducks under and follows up with a left that Peachey also avoids with ease.
Haas misses with a two punch combination.
Peachey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peachey throws a body punch but Haas moves out of range.
Haas looks to land a combination. Peachey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Haas throws a nice looking combination but Peachey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peachey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peachey wants to clinch.
Haas swinging wildly here.
Peachey tries to counter with a takedown but Haas is quick to defend against it.
Peachey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haas is fending him off so far but Peachey persists. Nope, Haas circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haas blocks a head kick by Peachey.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcoh Haas 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peachey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haas.#CL2#
Haas pushes Peachey up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Haas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peachey tries to clinch there but Haas circles away. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and pushes Peachey back into the cage.#BC2#
Haas breaks from the clinch.
Peachey throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Haas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peachey looking for a takedown.
Peachey is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Haas manages to break the clinch.
Haas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peachey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haas's sensitive parts.
Peachey tries to clinch up but Haas circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas feints a jab promting Peachey to slip. Haas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Peachey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Peachey blocks a jab.
Peachey dodges the punch combination from Haas.
Peachey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peachey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peachey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haas but Haas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peachey. #CL2#
Haas closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Haas breaks from the clinch.
Peachey throws a nice looking combination but Haas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Haas moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Haas manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas swinging wildly here.
Haas misses with a double jab. #CL#
Peachey takes the fight into the clinch.
Peachey has Haas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Peachey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Haas breaks from the clinch.
Peachey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haas! #TD2#
Haas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Haas stands up and beckons Peachey to join him on the feet.
Haas misses with a few strikes there.
Peachey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Peachey.#T3#
Haas misses with the combination.
Peachey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Peachey wants to clinch.
Marcoh Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peachey eats them both and turns towards Haas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peachey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peachey dives in for a single leg takedown but Haas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Haas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peachey wants to clinch up but Haas keeps it at a distance.
Haas lands a slapping body shot.
Haas lands a jab-cross combination.
Peachey has a takedown stuffed.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcoh Haas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
Haas throws a series of punches but Peachey moves out of range.
Chase Peachey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haas misses with a double jab
and Peachey counters with a head kick. That will keep Haas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chase Peachey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Peachey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcoh Haas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haas 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Haas!
After winning the bout, Marcoh Haas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF 92 Stout VS Galecki
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stella forces Castaneda back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Stella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Stella drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castaneda is letting Stella control him for a moment. #SU2#
Stella stands up.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Stella's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stella down. #CL2#
Stella closes the distance and clinches.
Stella blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castaneda misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Stella gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Stella tries to free his leg and advance position but Castaneda is retaining full guard.
Stella passes Castaneda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stella thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castaneda's head.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stella on the ground.#SUB2#
Stella is trying to work for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Stella looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Castaneda has hold of Stella's hands but Stella slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Still in half guard, Stella seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stella is trying to work for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Ground and pound from Stella.
Stella perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Castaneda pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
Castaneda is trying to control but can't.
Stella trying to mount his opponent but Castaneda defends it.
Stella performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Stella postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castaneda to stand up.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Stella drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Stella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Stella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stella's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Stella.
Stella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Stella 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#
Castaneda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Castaneda slams his shin into Stella's torso.#TD2#
Stella scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stella moves into full mount! Castaneda won't be happy about that!
Stella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stella unloading with bombs!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella controlling his opponent.
Castaneda squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castaneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Stella sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stella raining down shots from the mount!
Stella controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Stella with a couple of short strikes.
Stella is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castaneda tries to buck Stella off but he can't manage it.
Stella controlling the position easily from mount.
Stella pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3##SUB2#
Stella has control of Castaneda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Castaneda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stella controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Stella 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.
Stella lands a big elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Stella looking for a guillotine from mount but Castaneda is having none of it.
Stella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sterling Stella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stella raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stella content just to control the position here.
Stella looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Stella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Castaneda. No joy for Stella on that attempt.
Stella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Stella persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Stella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Stella gets the takedown into side control.
Stella lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Castaneda down.
Castaneda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Stella easily slips into full mount!
Castaneda has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stella.#T1#
Stella is riding his opponent, not letting Castaneda buck him off. #SUB2#
Stella has managed to slip his arm under Castaneda's chin. This could be all over... yep, Castaneda is tapping out! Submission win for Stella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sterling Stella!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Prince throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prince off to one side.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prince's head.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura lands with a cross. #CL2#
Prince closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Prince.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.#TD2#
Prince manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prince 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.
Asakura wants to stand but Prince is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU#
Asakura stands up and waves to Prince to follow him.
Prince takes one to the chin there.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prince! But no joy.
Prince drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Asakura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Prince takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Prince's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prince scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Prince looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asakura!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince happy to just control the position for now.
Prince wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prince tries to advance to mount but Asakura denies him.
Asakura is trying to control Prince's posture but Prince avoids it.
Asakura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Prince has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Prince is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Asakura's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura tries to bench press Prince off him but Prince keeps the position.
Prince tries to advance to mount but Asakura denies him.
Prince tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prince taking a breather here.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Prince scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Prince politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prince prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asakura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Asakura is letting Prince control him for a moment.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Prince seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Asakura trying to remain calm as Prince controls from the top position.
Prince connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Asakura some visible discomfort.
Prince tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asakura is looking for a sweep.
Asakura struggling a bit here.
Asakura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Prince thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prince is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Prince 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.
Asakura is looking to control Prince's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asakura avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with the combination.
Prince is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prince gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Prince takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Prince sees coming a mile off.
Prince changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Prince holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asakura is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Asakura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prince. #T1#
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Prince digs a right hand into Asakura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asakura's gas tank.
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prince is defending well.
Prince tries for a takedown but Asakura manages to get underhooks.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Prince is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asakura after a bit of a struggle.
Asakura tries to circle away but Prince has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Prince shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prince drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura wants to stall.
Prince wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prince has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asakura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prince keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura is pressed up against the cage. Prince has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asakura down to the mat. Asakura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince is breathing heavily.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikuru Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prince walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Asakura catches Prince right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prince crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asakura - the referee stops the clock and Prince gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asakura. Prince manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Asakura.#ROC#Prince is rocked!
Asakura circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Prince to the canvas! Prince doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Asakura keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikuru Asakura!
An out of breath Mikuru Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFA 4
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Gretty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Gretty.
Nervil Gretty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Gretty.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Gretty misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Gretty backing up. Gretty nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Gretty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davis's head.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Gretty throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretty finish him?#TD2#
Davis manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Davis pushes Gretty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring 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!
Gretty swinging wildly here.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Gretty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Gretty falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Gretty throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Gretty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gretty. Those never looked like landing.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Gretty throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gretty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
I was talking to Gretty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Davis. #CUT2#It looks like Nervil Gretty has been cut.
Gretty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Gretty tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gretty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nervil Gretty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Davis.
Gretty wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis jumps guard but Gretty stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis tries to pull guard but Gretty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gretty misses with a punch to the body.
Gretty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Gretty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis stalling the fight. #T3##BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gretty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gretty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gretty just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Gretty throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Gretty will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Gretty misses
and Davis counters with a head kick. That will keep Gretty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gretty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gretty throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis throws a big counter head kick but Gretty avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Gretty throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Gretty tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gretty misses with the combination.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Gretty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gretty throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Gretty. Those never looked like landing.
As Gretty backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Gretty manages to avoid it all.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gretty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gretty throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
That's time! Gretty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gretty throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gretty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gretty is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Gretty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis. #BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretty throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nervil Gretty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Davis.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretty gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gretty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis is trying to drag Gretty to the mat but Gretty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis avoiding damage as Gretty throws knees to the body.
Gretty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis avoiding damage.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gretty can't break the clinch.
Davis blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gretty throws an elbow but misses.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Gretty stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Gretty struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Thomas Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gretty is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis stalling the fight.
Davis is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Gretty tries to tie him up. #T3#
Gretty lands a body shot.
Gretty is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Gretty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Gretty.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gretty tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Gretty tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gretty.
Nervil Gretty is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Gretty throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Gretty sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Gretty avoids it this time.
Gretty throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Gretty throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gretty misses with a head kick.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gretty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gretty misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nervil Gretty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gretty misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Gretty throws a nice head kick!
Gretty fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Gretty does no damage.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Gretty.
Davis with the counter takedown but Gretty avoids it easily.
Gretty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Gretty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gretty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Gretty.
Gretty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Gretty.
Davis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gretty with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretty misses with a combination #CL2#
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Davis pulls Gretty into guard.
Davis trying to strike off his back.
Gretty preventing the sweep.
Davis is pulling down on Gretty's head to control his posture.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing Gretty from standing up.
Gretty trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Davis has control of Gretty's left arm, preventing Gretty from doing any damage.
Gretty stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gretty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Gretty backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Gretty manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Gretty is predictable there
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Gretty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Gretty throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
A big right from Gretty misses.
Gretty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gretty throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gretty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Gretty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gretty tries to land a body kick
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Gretty.
Gretty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Gretty throws a leg kick but Davis checks it. #T4#
Gretty misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Gretty tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis moves out of range as Gretty throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Gretty misses.
As Gretty backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Gretty manages to avoid it all.
Davis avoids the head kick by Gretty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Gretty is predictable there #CL2#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis has his hands on Gretty's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Davis!
After winning the bout, Thomas Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OPG 2: 170lb Showcase GP
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Cote lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lane throws a shot to the body.
Lane looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
Cote takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cote misses with a two punch combination.
Lane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lane clinches up against the cage.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Lane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Cote breaks the clinch.
Lane tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.
Lane tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.
Cote fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Cote backs off Lane throws a huge counter combo but Cote manages to avoid it all.
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!
Lane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cote looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.#T1#
Lane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lane.
As Cote backs off Lane throws a huge counter combo but Cote manages to avoid it all.
Drake Lane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lane misses with the combination.
Cote connects with a jab.
Lane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lane connects with a looping right hand.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lane counters with a nice body shot.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Cote swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cote looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lane misses with a double jab.
Lane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2##CL#
Cote has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lane throws a hook to the side of Cote's head but Cote sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
Lane throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Cote closes the distance and pushes Lane back into the cage.
Cote blocks a body shot from Lane.
Cote has had enough of the clinch but Lane keeps him there for the moment.
Cote working hard to break the clinch.
Lane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cote.
Lane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cote avoids it.#T3#
Cote is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Cote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lane closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lane throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Cote throws a lazy right hand but Lane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lane throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Lane stalling against the cage. #BC#
Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cote counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cote connects with a leg kick.
Lane connects with a nice looking jab.
Lane misses with a left hand
and Cote counters with a head kick. That will keep Lane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've been informed that Lane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Lane tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lane looks winded!
Cote throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lane enables Cote to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Lane pushes Cote off and gets back to his feet.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Lane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Cote.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
Both fighters circling a little - Cote finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cote tries to clinch there but Lane circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Lane 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#
Lane avoids the head kick by Cote.
Cote tries a head kick but it misses.
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
Cote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lane throws out the jab.
Cote darts in looking for a takedown but Lane gets double underhooks and turns Cote into the cage.
Cote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lane misses with a body punch. #KD#
Cote drops Lane with a big knee straight up the middle! Lane is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Lane is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Drake Lane has been cut.
Lane tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane is still on wobbly legs! Can Cote finish him?#CL#
Cote has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cote.
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!
Lane is looking to control Cote's arms but Cote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lane has his back to the cage.
Cote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Cote lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lane backwards. #BC#
Cote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cote.
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lane throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Cote gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cote breaks from the clinch.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane seems to have recovered his senses.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drake Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote throws a nice head kick!
Lane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cote.
Lane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Cote avoiding damage as Lane throws knees to the body. #BC#
Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cote with the inside leg kick.
Lane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lane throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane is looking to clinch.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane wants to clinch.
Lane misses with a wild combination.
Drake Lane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cote moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cote drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lane lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Lane looking to pass the guard.
Lane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Lane throwing strikes from guard but Cote blocks nicely.
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cote manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Lane distracts Cote with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lane throws a big right hand that misses.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Lane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lane preventing the sweep.
Lane trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Cote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Lane'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Cote both land. Nice combination.
Brian Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Lane as he connects with a hook.
Lane doesn't manage to clinch there - Cote circles away.
Cote takes a swing at Lane's ribcage but misses.
Lane tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it. #TD#
Cote shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cote was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cote cracks Lane with a big elbow. #SU#
Cote decides to stand back up.
Cote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cote scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lane cracks Cote with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Lane.
Cote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lane at a distance.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote pushes Lane away with a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Lane.
The fighters circle, before Cote throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lane's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cote lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brian Cote!
Brian Cote really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquest Nutritionâ„¢ (160Q) $48 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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