Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Drake cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio lands the left hand.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake wobbles Railio with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Drake dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Railio to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath JD Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Casbon throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Casbon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Casbon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Casbon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Casbon's head but Casbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casbon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Casbon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Casbon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Casbon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casbon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thorn misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Casbon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorn! Casbon lets Thorn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorn moves away from the strike by Casbon.
Thorn scores with a jab. Casbon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Casbon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Casbon tries to counter with a clinch but Thorn shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Casbon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casbon is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Casbon.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon lands a left hand. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Thorn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Casbon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Casbon - that landed with a thud.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Casbon is working Thorn over against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casbon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Casbon tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casbon tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Casbon.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn tries to circle away but Casbon has him pinned against the cage.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casbon.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Casbon saw that one coming.
Casbon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorn.#T3#
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Casbon counters by clinching up.
Thorn cracks Casbon with a nice body shot.
Casbon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorn.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn working hard to break the clinch.
Casbon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casbon digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Casbon. #T4#
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon misses with a body punch.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon lands a right hand.
Thorn lands a left hand. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws the left hand but Casbon avoids the punch easily.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harbin Casbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thorn moves out of range as Casbon strikes.
Casbon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Casbon scores with a nice strike.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casbon.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Casbon counters with a left to the body.
Casbon avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Casbon takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Casbon moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a right hand
letting Casbon counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Casbon avoids nicely.
Casbon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn sets himself, and Casbon steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.#T1#
Casbon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Casbon lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Casbon stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC2#Thorn is rocked!
Harbin Casbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Casbon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Elmars slips a jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Elmars moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Figueroa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Figueroa cracks Elmars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa misses with a combination #CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.#TD#
Elmars has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Figueroa uses from the top position.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Figueroa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Figueroa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a wild combination.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Elmars moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Figueroa - just one landing.
Figueroa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Elmars drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa feints and then cracks Elmars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elmars down.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars blocks a jab.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars avoids them all with ease.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Figueroa throws a jab but it's blocked by Elmars.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figueroa lands with a right hand.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a head kick. #T4#
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Elmars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars moves out of range as Figueroa strikes.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Figueroa.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Figueroa breaks away and moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figueroa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Figueroa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elmars on the side of the head.
Figueroa misses with a right hand #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Figueroa throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Elmars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Figueroa's guard.
Figueroa being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Elmars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elmars pushes down on Figueroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Figueroa tries to get to full guard but Elmars has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elmars looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Elmars'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.
Figueroa is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Elmars is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Figueroa is surviving well by controlling Elmars's body position as best he can.
Figueroa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Elmars tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Figueroa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Figueroa has given up his back. Will we see Elmars going for some submissions?
Figueroa can't escape the position. #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.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elmars trying to control momentarily.
Elmars is really struggling to control Figueroa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up.
Elmars trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars dominated that second round.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Figueroa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Elmars checks the leg kick.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elmarss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars moves out of range.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Figueroa misses.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Elmars blocks a low kick nicely.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Figueroa misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Figueroa.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Elmars.
Figueroa can't find room to land a body shot as Elmars controls the action.
Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elmars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgs Elmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Elmars jumps guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elmars is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elmars is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa presses Elmars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Figueroa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elmars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueroa smiles and moves away.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Elmars's ribs.#T3#
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figueroa misses with a looping left.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Figueroa finds it's target.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elmars takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elmars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Figueroa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Figueroa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Figueroa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figueroa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Adams misses with a looping left.
Caceres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caceres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Caceres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caceres throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams .
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Caceres ducks down to avoid it.
Caceres with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caceres's head.#T1##CL2#
Caceres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Caceres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams .
Caceres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caceres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Caceres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caceres.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Caceres uses it to pass to side control.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Adams is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Adams denies him.
Caceres working away.
Adams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Adams is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caceres wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams is trying to stand up.#T3#
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Adams frees his head quite easily.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Caceres has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Adams wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Caceres has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Adams taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ro counters by clinching up.
Ro tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Ro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ro. #BC#
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago scores with a nice strike.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ro.
Drago misses the jab.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Ro is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ro throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.#T1#
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.
Ro only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Drago lands a big uppercut and Ro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ro looks OK. Drago waves Ro back to his feet!#ROC#Ro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pate Ro has been cut.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Ro misses.
Ro is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Ro leaves his chin hanging out and Drago seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake misses the body punch
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Drake down.
Abner with a nice calf kick.
Abner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drake throws a right hand that Abner ducks under and follows up with a left that Abner also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Good leg kick by Abner.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Drake misses.
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Drake was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drake lands an overhand right.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.#KD2#
Drake lands a big right hand that sends Abner crashing to the mat! Drake stays standing though and waves Abner back to his feet!#ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner is breathing heavily.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Abner seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Drake misses with a left hand
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Drake feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abner sprawling to the canvas! Abner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drake finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner moves away from the strike by Drake. #KD2#
Drake lands a big uppercut and Abner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abner looks OK. Drake waves Abner back to his feet!#CUT2#Beau Abner's cut is getting worse.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake misses with a looping right.#T2##KD2#
Drake drops Abner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abner looks back up at him and smiles so Drake waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner moves away from the strike by Drake.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Abner's belly button to the back.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Drake flashes Abner a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Abner's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Abner crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Drake punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Drake!
JD Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Lord misses with a hook.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range. #CL2#
Lord clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A short left from Lord.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lord.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Thorn is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lord misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorn's efforts to push away.
Lord tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Thorn drops Lord with a beautiful combination! Lord stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lord is rocked!
Thorn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lord out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Beardsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake thuds his right hand into Beardsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Beardsley wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.
Beardsley dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Drake's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Beardsley down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Beardsley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beardsley is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drake cracks Beardsley with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Drake connects with a body shot.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beardsley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drake.
Drake plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Beardsley swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Beardsley face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
Our winner, JD Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Vercetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Adams moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses the jab.
A big right from Adams misses.
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Adams has been cut.
Vercetti connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vercetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams .
Vercetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Adams stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Vercetti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Vercetti!
A very excited looking Tommy Vercetti 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.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Drago misses.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drago slips under a jab from Dankovich.
Drago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dankovich is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dankovich lands a front kick.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago misses the body punch
and Dankovich counters with a body kick.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Drago misses
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Drago jabs Dankovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dankovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dankovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a body kick that stops Drago in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich scores with a counter punch that sends Drago to the canvas! Dankovich smells blood - he's punishing Drago with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Drago has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
In his post fight interview, Anzor Dankovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Gustafsson lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Drago is rocked!
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Drago badly! He tries to strike back but Gustafsson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Drago out cold! Oh man, Drago will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Gustafsson!
A relieved looking Oscar Gustafsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.

Event: MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Thorn.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Buddha misses with a wild combination.
Buddha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn slips a jab from Buddha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.#CL2#
Buddha takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buddha up against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a knee to the head.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Buddha misses with some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Thorn is trying to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling him.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha working aggressively here. #T3#
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn tries to stall but Buddha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha gets through Thorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddha.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Buddha blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Thorn misses
and Buddha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Buddha gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.#T1#
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body shot
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buddha takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Buddha down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Buddha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jab Buddha has been cut.
Thorn misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buddha sprawling to the canvas! Buddha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?! #ROC#Buddha is rocked!
Buddha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thorn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buddha. Thorn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Drake misses with a combination #TD#
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kid is controlling him.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kid is looking to advance position but Drake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Drake controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Drake gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Kid slips the punch.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drake wants to stand back up but Kid manages to pass into side control.
Kid advances to full mount.
Kid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kid controlling from mount. #T2#
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
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!
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Kid has a good base and remains in mount.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kid is working for a guillotine from mount but Drake frees his head quite easily.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
Kid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid content just to control the position here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kid is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drake is surviving well by controlling Kid's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kid is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drake shrugs it off. #T4#
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kid jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Drake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Drake and Kid has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Kid 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#
Drake throws a hook but Kid blocks it.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Kid on that attempt.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
Drake throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem.
Kid fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kid goes for a double leg but Drake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drake continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kid counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Kid is fighting to break Drake's control of his arms but Drake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kid controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kid wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. #T2#
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there. #T3#
Drake keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is stalling in the full guard.
Kid advances position into side control!
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
Kid working away.
Kid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #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.#SUB#
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kid takes a little break here. Drake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is pushing Kid's head away, looking to escape. Kid manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JD Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kid takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Kid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Kid wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Kid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Jah Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T1#
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kid trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kid tries to advance to mount but Drake denies him.
Drake tries to buck Kid off but Kid is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Kid stalls from top position.
Drake struggling a bit here.#T3#
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake is letting Kid control him for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
JD Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Drake there.
Kid tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kid blocks a jab.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Drake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kid dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kid wants a takedown but no success here.
Kid is looking for a takedown.
Kid jumps guard but Drake stands there with Kid around his waist. Kid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Kid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... JD Drake!
Our winner, JD Drake, 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.
The defeated Jah Kid had this to say: 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Barrels ducks down to avoid it.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrels.
It looked like Barrels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Barrels looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Drago. Beautiful body shot.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrels is breathing heavily.
Drago misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Drago cracks Barrels with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barrels looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Drago finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago lands an uppercut, right on the button! Barrels tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Drago made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Michel Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams . #TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos pushes down on Adams 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos prevents Adams from standing back up. #T1#
Adams is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Adams defends it.
Santos passes to side control.
Adams is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos grinds an elbow into Adams 's temple.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Adams pushes Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Santos taking a breather here.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santos connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Santos trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is holding Santos down, trying to stall.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams manages to get back to half guard.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Adams pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adams tries to buck Santos off but he can't manage it.
Adams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adams scores with a hook.
Adams throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams avoids the body shot from Santos.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him #T1#
Adams trying to control but Santos postures up.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Adams to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying to break free.
Adams wants to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Adams .
Santos prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Santos can't escape the position. #T2#
Santos prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Adams not allowing Santos to control his hands.
Santos is really stuck here.
Adams trying to control momentarily.
Adams controls the action.
Adams trying to control momentarily.
Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adams 's guard. Nice work there by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is trying to keep Santos in close. #T3##SUB2#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.
Santos prevents Adams from improving his position.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Santos is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Adams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
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 Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruno Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams .
Nice defenses there by Adams .
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos blocks a jab.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Adams throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.
Adams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Santos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos takes one on the button.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Adams .
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Adams ! Santos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Adams !
Bruno Adams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tijhoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams 's guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Tijhoff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams . #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Tijhoff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tijhoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Tijhoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tijhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Adams .
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams wants to sweep here but Tijhoff controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff looking to pass the guard.
Tijhoff throwing strikes but missing.
Tijhoff 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.
Adams is trying to control the position but Tijhoff postures up. #T1#
Tijhoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Tijhoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Tijhoff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Adams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Adams has given up his back here. Will Tijhoff look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Tijhoff has got one arm under Adams 's chin. This could be trouble... Adams trying to control the other hand but Tijhoff gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Adams has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
After the big win, Klaas Jan Tijhoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Thompson sends Dean crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Dean up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dean is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean drops his hands momentarily. Thompson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dean staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dean doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Thompson!
Jackson Thompson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'.

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LS connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley dives in and grabs LS's left leg, looking for a takedown. LS pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
Riley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LS.
LS moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by LS.
A jab from LS finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but LS manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Test LS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
LS looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
LS lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Riley is rocked!
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LS's 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!
Riley takes one to the side of the head.
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can LS finish him?
Billy Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley ducks into an uppercut from LS and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test LS!
Test LS decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Apollo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is getting worse.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Apollo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Apollo shrugs off.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Jeez, Ray Apollo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Yamamoto pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
Rogerio Yamamoto made sure to mention his sponsor, NARCOS in his post fight interview.
The defeated Ray Apollo had this to say: 'I had ants in my pants'.

Event: DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Drake throws a right hand that Slaissi ducks under and follows up with a left that Slaissi also avoids with ease.
Slaissi cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Slaissi walks straight into a right hand from Drake - that's dropped him! Drake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Slaissi from any more punishment! Slaissi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
Adams throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely. #TD#
Dawson gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. #T1##ES2#
Dawson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dawson is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawson! #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adams is looking to get back to full guard here but Dawson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is trying to control Dawson's posture but Dawson avoids it.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Adams is trying to control Dawson's posture but Dawson avoids it.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is holding Dawson down, trying to stall.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Adams is looking to control Dawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson prevents Adams from improving his position.#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily.
Adams is positioning himself well to prevent Dawson advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dawson manages to pass to mount!
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 Bruno Adams 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#
Dawson looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruno Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that. #T1#
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
Adams slows the pace down. #SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawson is not content to let Adams control the position. #SUB#
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dawson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams 's guard! Nice work there by Dawson!
Adams working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Adams 's legs - danger averted.
Dawson wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up. #SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawson uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Adams is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but Dawson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawson is not content to let Adams control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Adams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams .
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Adams .
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams .
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Adams misses.
Adams throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams .
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Adams . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawson.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Adams 's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Adams drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dawson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Dawson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawson escapes and throws Adams 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams is trying to improve his position.
Dawson wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Adams !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Adams waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

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