Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thongrak.
Thongrak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Thongrak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thongrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thongrak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thongrak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Thongrak scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Thongrak smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pan Thongrak!
An out of breath Pan Thongrak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Page throws a shot to the body.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page scores with a nice head shot.
Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Page circles away.#CL#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Page breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Page connects with a single shot there.
Ford darts in trying to clinch
letting Page counter with a right hand. #T1##TD#
Ford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ford prevents Page from improving his position.
Ford lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Ford in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Page tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogan Ford!
A relieved looking Rogan Ford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Yan misses with a body shot.
Yan tests Tie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yan cracks Tie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Tie forces Yan back against the cage and clinches.
Tie landing knees to the body.
Yan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tie slowing the pace effectively.
Yan trying to control the position but instead, Tie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yan into the cage.
Yan blocks an elbow strike from Tie.
Tie lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Tie blocks an uppercut.
Tie lands an elbow just above Yan 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sergei Yan has been cut.
Tie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yan avoids it.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yan fails to land.
Tie tries a knee to the head but Yan blocks it.
I was talking to Tie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Yan shrugs off.
Tie just leaning against Yan, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tie lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Tie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tie throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan tries to break free but Tie pushes him back against the cage.
Tie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yan avoids the damage to the body.
Tie looking to throw knees to the head but Yan is blocking nicely.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
Tie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tie backwards.
Tie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Yan shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tie.
Tie prevents Yan from breaking the clinch.
Tie misses with a knee to the head.
Yan stalling the fight.
Tie lands a damaging elbow.
Tie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tie misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Tie. #T4#
Yan avoiding damage as Tie throws knees to the body.
Tie tries a knee to the head but Yan blocks it.
Yan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Tie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yan blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Tie.
Tie keeps control of Yan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tie connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moi Tie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Yan'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#
Tie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Yan catches Tie right on the button with a cross.
Yan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tie tries to move into range but Yan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yan connects with a jab.#CL#
Tie moves into range and clinches up with Yan.
Tie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tie.
Yan dodges an elbow strike from Tie.
Tie is stalling here.
Tie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tie pushes off an throws an elbow but Yan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yan is defending well for now.#T1#
Tie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yan takes an elbow to the temple.
Tie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yan up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Tie.
Tie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yan is defending well for now.
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Yan blocks the elbow strike.
Yan working aggressively here.
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yan working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tie obliges.
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Yan jumps guard but Tie stands there with Yan around his waist. Yan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tie tries to land a knee to the head but Yan blocks with his arms.
Yan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tie. #CUT#That has opened up Sergei Yan's cut even more.
Yan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Tie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yan's face.
Tie working Yan over with knees to the body.
Tie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yan's defenses.
Tie landing knees to the head. #ROC#Yan is rocked!
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tie finish him?
Yan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan seems to have recovered his senses.
Moi Tie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tie pushes off an throws an elbow but Yan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tie lands an elbow just above Yan 's eye. #T4#
A knee to the head by Tie.
Tie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tie has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tie, and another! Yan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Moi Tie!
After the fight, Moi Tie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Bear takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Care Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear is looking to counter punch.
Hao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bear to score with a decent uppercut.
Bear's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bear scrambles back to his feet.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear misses with an uppercut
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao moves away from the strike by Bear.
Hao is looking for the big counter here.
Hao takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
Hao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bear doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Hao stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Bear there.
Hao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao jabs Bear to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bear throws a lazy uppercut
and Hao counters with a nice body shot.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao. #T1#
Hao lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it.
Hao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hao staying out of range there.
Hao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hao throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bear colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hao as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bear is left battered and dazed whilst Hao and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giang Hao!
In his post fight interview, Giang Hao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Yan throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Yan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Yan misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Yan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wei.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Yan.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Yan throws a combination that misses
and Wei counters with a series of strikes. Yan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Yan as Wei shoots in.
The fighters circling - Yan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Yan does no damage.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.#T3#
Wei slips a jab from Yan.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Yan.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Wei shoots and misses
letting Yan counter with a right hand.
Yan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Yan. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Yan sizes up Wei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yan throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yan scores with a punch to the head.
Yan looks to land a combination but Wei avoids it well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Yan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yan misses with a double jab.
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Yan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Wei shoots in and bounces Yan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Yan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yan, not yet.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.
Yan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wei passes Yan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei throwing shots but Yan is blocking nicely.
Yan trying to control here.
Wei passes to side control.
Yan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wei misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Wei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
An elbow from Wei crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Yan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yan down.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wei. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yan tries to get out of the position.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yan is avoiding damage well.
Yan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei throws a strike aimed at the side of Yan's head but Yan avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wei shoots and misses
enabling Yan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quek Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei fails with the takedown.
Yan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Yan, which made it look bad.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a series of punches but Wei moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Yan.#T1#
Yan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wei counters with a straight right hand.
Yan thuds a left hand into Wei's body.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergei Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yan misses with a looping left.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Yan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Yan sprawls well.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Yan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T4#
Yan throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei tries for a takedown but Yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Yan misses.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Yan!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Begaye eats them both and turns towards Thongrak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thongrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Begaye was well out of range. Poor timing from Thongrak.
Thongrak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begaye circles away quickly and effectively.
Begaye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Begaye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thongrak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.#TD2#
Begaye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thongrak's guard.
Begaye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thongrak pulls Begaye in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak keeping moving, preventing Begaye from controlling successfully.
Begaye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thongrak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Begaye has passed into side control. #T1#
Thongrak is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Begaye are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Begaye scoring with punches and elbows.
Begaye landing a few strikes.
Begaye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thongrak taking a bit of punishment here - Begaye scoring with strikes.
Begaye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thongrak tries to improve position but can't.
Begaye tries to score with some ground and pound. Thongrak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Begaye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thongrak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thongrak tries to improve position but can't.
Thongrak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Begaye trying to control the position but Thongrak is working away.
Begaye in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Begaye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thongrak struggling a bit here.
Thongrak is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Begaye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Begaye postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Begaye scores with punches from side control.
Thongrak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Begaye trying to control the action but Thongrak is working from the bottom.
Begaye with the ground and pound but Thongrak regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Thongrak is trying to control but can't.
Thongrak is looking to get back to full guard here but Begaye has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thongrak is looking to reverse the position.
We've been informed that Begaye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Begaye.
Thongrak looks to move to half guard but instead Begaye has passed into mount! Damn!
Thongrak wants to control but Begaye is having none of it.
Begaye is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thongrak can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Begaye has control of Thongrak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thongrak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Begaye loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thongrak scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Begaye land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Begaye stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallulah Begaye!

Event: FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Agito throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Agito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agito's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Kanoh Agito has been cut.
Hao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hao checks a leg kick.
Hao slips a jab from Agito.
Hao misses with a two punch combination.
Agito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Giang Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agito lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Hao throws a shot to the body.
Hao connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.#KD2#
Hao lands a big uppercut and Agito crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Agito looks OK. Hao waves Agito back to his feet!#ROC2#Agito is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agito leaves his chin hanging out and Hao seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Agito crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Tully doesn't manage to clinch there - Yan circles away.
Tully needs to keep his hands up - Yan had a free shot at his head there.
Tully goes for a double leg but Yan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yan continues to drive forward.
Yan lands a head shot.#ROC#Tully is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rickon Tully has been cut.
Tully tries for a takedown but Yan circles away easily
and Yan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tully is still on wobbly legs! Can Yan finish him?
Tully throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tully seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Tully closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tully has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tully has hold of Yan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yan tries to lock up and control but Tully gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yan is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tully controlling his opponent.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tully looking to control but Yan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yan has given up his back.
Tully tries to keep control of the position but Yan is staying busy.
Yan tries to break free. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yan tries to roll but Tully sticks to his back.
Tully struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Tully looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yan taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickon Tully!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Bedorf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bedorf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Karol Bedorf has been cut.
Hao lands a nice hook to Bedorf's body. Bedorf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bedorf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bedorf scrambles back to his feet.
Bedorf walks into a stiff left hand from Hao.#CUT#That has opened up Karol Bedorf's cut even more.
Hao darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bedorf's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hao before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giang Hao!
A less than humble Giang Hao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thongrak is trying to defend but Kenyatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thongrak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenyatta on the ground.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Thongrak dodges it nicely.
Kenyatta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thongrak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thongrak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyatta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Thongrak is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thongrak keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kenyatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thongrak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thongrak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thongrak trying to control here.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thongrak has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thongrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thongrak tries to roll over but Kenyatta keeps him under control.
Thongrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Thongrak is rocked!
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Oh Thongrak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kenyatta slips a nice elbow through Thongrak's hands, connecting with Thongrak's forehead.
Kenyatta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thongrak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenyatta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thongrak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenyatta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024

#R1#
Hao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
A big right from Hao misses.
Hao misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov misses with a takedown
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidov on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov checks a leg kick.#CL#
Hao moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hao.
A short right from Hao on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao.
Khalidov looks winded!
Khalidov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao lands a right hand. #T1#
Hao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khalidov.
Hao slowing the pace effectively.
Hao just leaning against Khalidov, taking a breather.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Hao.
A short left from Hao.
Hao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khalidov misses with a knee strike.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards. #ROC#Khalidov is rocked!
Hao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Khalidov to his knees! Hao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Blachowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blachowicz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blachowicz.
Blachowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Hao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.#KD#
Hao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blachowicz sprawling to the canvas! Blachowicz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hao finish him?! #ROC#Blachowicz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao throws a pinpoint strike between Blachowicz's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Blachowicz crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hao scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: STC10|
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Page takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Page moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Rua throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Page scores with a four punch combination!
Rua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Page lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Page staying out of range there.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page throws a one two combo.
Page lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Rua takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Page lands with an overhand left.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rua crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Page!
Michael Page tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Battleaxe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thongrak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Battleaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thongrak counters with a low kick, right behind Battleaxe 's knee.
Battleaxe misses with a two punch combination.
Thongrak works Battleaxe's body with a nice hook.
Thongrak slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Thongrak scores with a jab to the body.
Battleaxe is breathing heavily.
Battleaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Thongrak moves away from the strike by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Thongrak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thongrak throws an overhand right that has Battleaxe reeling! Thongrak follows up with more punches and Battleaxe is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pan Thongrak!
During a confident post fight interview, Pan Thongrak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Posta jabs at Hardwick's body.
Hardwick shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Hardwick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Posta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Posta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwick.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta lands a nice shot to the body.
Posta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta.
Posta pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwick circles away. #CL2#
Posta has closed the distance and engaged Hardwick in a clinch.
Posta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwick tries to score a body lock takedown but Posta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hardwick tries to pull guard but Posta holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardwick drops back down to his feet.
Posta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Posta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta avoiding damage. #BC2#
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Posta checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Posta.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta throws a wild body kick that Hardwick sees coming a mile off.
Posta lands a jab to the nose.
Posta is looking to clinch but Hardwick is avoiding it.
Hardwick dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Hardwick's head and hops out.
Hardwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Posta pinned against the cage. Posta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Posta clinches up with Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Hardwick is trying to stall.
Posta slows down the pace here.
Hardwick jumps guard but Posta stands there with Hardwick around his waist. Hardwick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardwick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick from Posta lands but Hardwick takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caulo Posta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardwick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Posta defends well and Hardwick ends up having to push Posta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardwicks head.
A nice left hand lands by Posta. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Posta rushes Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Posta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Posta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardwick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwick wants to take the fight to the mat but Posta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick blocks a body shot from Posta. #T1##BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Hardwick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Posta takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardwick looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Posta - just one landing.
Hardwick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Posta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwick's head. #T2#
The fighters circle, before Posta throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hardwick's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Posta lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caulo Posta!

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Topuria misses.
Topuria tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Topuria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Topuria misses with an uppercut.
Topuria scores with a punch to the head.
Topuria throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Topuria throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Topuria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topuria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira 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.
Pereira with a hook.#CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch successfully.
Pereira is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Topuria has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Topuria gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pereira regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topuria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Topuria postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Topuria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Topuria content to stall in guard here.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topuria is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pereira trying to control the position.
Pereira is trying to hold Topuria in close to prevent damage but Topuria has managed to pass into half guard.
Topuria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Topuria prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Pereira has a hand on Topuria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Topuria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Topuria prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Pereira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pereira prevents Topuria from getting a body triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira'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.
Pereira tries to escape but Topuria has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Topuria has got his arm under Pereira's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Pereira has spun round into Topuria's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Topuria.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Topuria holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Topuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Topuria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pereira wants to clinch
and Topuria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Topuria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Topuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Topuria scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Topuria sprawls and moves away.
Topuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topuria.
A big left from Pereira misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira jabs Topuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Jorge Topuria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Topuria is avoiding it.
Topuria throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira darts in trying to clinch
letting Topuria counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Topuria feints with a jab and clips Pereira right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Pereira is sent crashing into the canvas and Topuria leaps in for the kill! Pereira tries to get to his feet but Topuria is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Pereira is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Topuria!
A victorious Jorge Topuria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anito.
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thongrak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thongrak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thongrak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anito throws a head kick but Thongrak moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Anito.
Anito swinging wildly here.
Thongrak throws a low kick, looking for Anito's leg but Anito calmly moves out of range.
Thongrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thongrak can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anito connects with the punch.
Thongrak slips a jab and a cross from Anito. #T1#
Thongrak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thongrak misses with a straight right.
Anito moves out of range as Thongrak strikes.
Thongrak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anito connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Thongrak.
Anito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anito lands a head shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Thongrak got wobbled bad by a big combination! Anito presses forward with punches and knees until Thongrak stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Thongrak closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Animo Anito!

Event: STC4| Silveiro x Archibald
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
De Floor rushes Page and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
De Floor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the ropes.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Floor trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Floor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but De Floor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
De Floor has Page pressed against the ropes.
De Floor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the ropes.
Page is trying to break the clinch but De Floor is controlling him.
De Floor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Page is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Floor stalls. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Floor leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Page wants to break free but De Floor has control.
De Floor just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Floor controlling the action here for a moment.
Page's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Page's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Floor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with De Floor's head. #T3#
De Floor throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page lands with a straight right. De Floor didn't see that one coming.
A low kick lands for De Floor.
De Floor throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.#KD#
De Floor lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! De Floor takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Michael Page has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Floor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
De Floor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
De Floor throws a body kick that misses.
De Floor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Floor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Floor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Page scores with a jab to the head.
De Floor tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Floor's head backwards.#T4#
Page lands a jab to De Floor's midsection.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Floor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Floor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Floor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Floor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Floor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Floor at a distance.
Page connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Page 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.
De Floor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Flip De Floor has been cut.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from De Floor.
De Floor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Page blocks a jab.
De Floor tries a head kick but it misses.
Page looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Floor misses with a leg kick. #T5##CL#
De Floor instigates a clinch.
De Floor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Floor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Floor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the ropes.
De Floor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Page taking a breather.
Page blocks the elbow strike. #T6#
The referee is keeping an eye on De Floor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Floor stalling.
Page prevents a body shot from De Floor.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
Page misses with the combination.
De Floor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Floor tries a head kick but it misses.
De Floor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Floor. #CL#
De Floor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the ropes.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but De Floor gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.#T7#
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
De Floor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Page is looking to break free of the clinch but De Floor has double underhooks.
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from De Floor.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Floor is keeping busy.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Floor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Floor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Floor is pushing Page up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Floor struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands. #T9#
De Floor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
De Floor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
De Floor pushes Page away with a front kick.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Floor.
De Floor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Page checks it well.
De Floor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
De Floor checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Floor.
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 Flip De Floor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Page on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Floor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Floor slips a jab and a cross from Page.
De Floor connects with a leg kick.
Page misses with a leg kick.
As Page backs away, De Floor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page blocks a head kick by De Floor.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
De Floor moves into the clinch successfully.
De Floor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Floor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the ropes.
De Floor is stalling here. #T1#
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from De Floor.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
Page misses with the combination.
Flip De Floor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Floor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Page lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Page.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Floor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by De Floor misses
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Page's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Floor was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page connects with the punch.#T2#
De Floor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Floor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michael Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Floor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Page moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Floor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Floor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Floor. #CL#
De Floor takes the fight into the clinch.
De Floor stalling the fight.
De Floor avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.
De Floor stalling the fight. #T3#
De Floor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the ropes.
Flip De Floor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for De Floor to work.
Page blocks an elbow strike from De Floor.
Page is looking to control De Floor's arms but De Floor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the ropes.
De Floor is stalling here.
De Floor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Page tries to throw a body punch but De Floor avoids it by throwing Page back against the ropes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
De Floor throws a front kick that sends Page stumbling back into the ropes.
De Floor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page misses with a low kick as De Floor jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
De Floor misses with a body kick.
De Floor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Floor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Floor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by De Floor.
Page lands a nice hook to De Floor's body. De Floor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Page lands a jab to De Floor's midsection.
Page on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T5##CL#
De Floor clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the ropes.
De Floor tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Floor as Page tries to tie him up.
De Floor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
De Floor is pushing Page up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Floor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Floor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Floor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Floor seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Floor throws a head kick that half lands.
Page lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Floor backs up against the ropes.
De Floor ducks right into an uppercut from Page.
De Floor walks into a stiff left hand from Page.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Page catches De Floor right on the button with a cross.
Page has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Floor.
Page throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T7#
A chopping leg kick lands by De Floor.
De Floor throws a sloppy head kick
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Page scores with a jab.
Page scores with a hook to the body. De Floor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by De Floor.
Page takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Floor misses with a head kick.
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Page lands a really nice looking cross but De Floor seems unphased.
De Floor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
De Floor rushes Page and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Page prevents a body shot from De Floor. #T8#
Page stalling in the clinch but De Floor improves position.
Page taking a breather.
De Floor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Floor controlling the action here for a moment.
Page letting De Floor take a breather here.#T9#
Page wants to stall.
De Floor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the ropes.
De Floor has Page pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip De Floor.
De Floor takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Michael Page!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Michael Page!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Michael Page!

Michael Page wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Topuria misses with a shot to the body
and Dukes counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dukes blocks the leg kick.
Topuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Topuria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Topuria's head.
Topuria scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Topuria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dukes. Dukes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Topuria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes lands a leg kick that knocks Topuria off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topuria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dukes takes one to the side of the head.
Topuria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dukes flicks out a counter leg kick but Topuria steps away.
Topuria throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Topuria misses with an uppercut
and Dukes counters with an outside leg kick.
Topuria scores with the left hand. Dukes knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A slow jab from Topuria misses its intended target.
Dukes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Topuria missing with a left hand there. Dukes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Topuria moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dukes.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Topuria.
Dukes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes defending well as Topuria loads up on a big left hand.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes connects with a solid leg kick.
Topuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukes was well out of range. Poor timing from Topuria.
Dukes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Dukes with a nice calf kick.
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Topuria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukes thinking.
Dukes looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Topuria is avoiding it.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Topuria moves out of range easily.
Topuria tests Dukes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Buzz Dukes has been cut.
Topuria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Topuria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes throws a head kick but Topuria moves out of range.
Jab by Topuria.#KD#
Topuria lands a big uppercut and Dukes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dukes looks OK. Topuria waves Dukes back to his feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Jorge Topuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topuria lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dukes off his feet! Dukes tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Topuria!
An out of breath Jorge Topuria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Buzz Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to get better'.

Event: RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1#
Thongrak takes one to the side of the head.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Thongrak's shoulder, as Thongrak tries to avoid the shot.
Thongrak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandon Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Vera finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Thongrak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thongrak connects with a leg kick.
Vera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thongrak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thongrak digs a good body shot into Vera's ribs.
Vera misses with a combination
and Thongrak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thongrak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thongrak has knocked Vera down with a huge combo! Thongrak steps away and waves a wobbly Vera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Brandon Vera has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Thongrak Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Vera is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pan Thongrak!
After winning the bout, Pan Thongrak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Page back into the ropes.
Adesanya is struggling to control the position.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya landing knees to the body.
Adesanya lands a left hand.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the ropes.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T1#
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes.
Adesanya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the ropes.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adesanya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Page wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Page taking a breather.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
Page is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adesanya presses Page against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Page tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Page.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Page crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adesanya - the referee stops the clock and Page gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adesanya. Page manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adesanya.#CL#
Adesanya pushes Page up against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya taking a breather.
Page letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Adesanya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A short uppercut from Adesanya.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page is looking to control Adesanya's arms but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the ropes.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T5#
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Adesanya lands with a short shot to the head.
Adesanya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Page tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the ropes.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.#T6#
Adesanya taking a breather.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
Adesanya pushes Page back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T7#
Adesanya lands with a short shot to the head.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes. #T8#
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page looking to stall.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Page tries to tie him up.
A short right from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalls.
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T9#
Adesanya taking a breather.
Adesanya is struggling to control the position.
Adesanya seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya pushes Page back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Page shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Adesanya lands but Page takes it in his stride. #ROC#Page is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Page misses with a looping right.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Adesanya forces Page back against the ropes and clinches.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Page is trying to break free.
Page taking a breather.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Adesanya just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adesanya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya working aggressively here.
Adesanya prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Adesanya lands a right hand. #T3#
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya controlling the action here for a moment.
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Page avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Adesanya pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Adesanya lands a nice elbow.
Adesanya has Page pushed against the ropes.
Adesanya controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Adesanya for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T5#
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Adesanya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Adesanya, against the ropes.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Adesanya lands a right hand.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T6#
Page wants to stall.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adesanya working Page over with knees to the body.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page stalling in the clinch but Adesanya improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Adesanya.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adesanya obliges.
Adesanya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T7#
Knees to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya has Page pressed against the ropes, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut. #T8#
Adesanya has Page pushed against the ropes.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Page looking to stall. #T9#
Page letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands a damaging elbow.
Page tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!

Anderson Adesanya wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anderson Adesanya thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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