Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
McNofun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNofun misses with a hook. Brandt ducked under it nicely.
Brandt slips under a jab.
McNofun scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brandt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McNofun scores with a nice right hand.
McNofun misses with a body kick.
McNofun cracks Brandt with a good jab.
McNofun is looking to clinch but Brandt is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Brandt blocks the low kick.
Brandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McNofun lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McNofun throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Brandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but McNofun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is working from the bottom.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNofun trying to keep a closed guard but Brandt is proving a slippery customer.
McNofun wants to sweep here but Brandt controlling him for the moment.
Brandt passes McNofun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McNofun's coaches at The Hidden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McNofun tries to roll over but Brandt keeps him under control.
Brandt stops McNofun from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McNofun is trying to maintain the position but Brandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandt is nestled in close to McNofun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandt slows the pace down in half guard.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but McNofun defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McNofun! #SUB2#
Brandt looking to secure an arm triangle but McNofun defends it well. #T3#
McNofun squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brandt prevents McNofun from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brandt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Brandt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McNofun is surviving well by controlling Brandt's body position as best he can.
Brandt is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Brandt controlling from mount.
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is having none of it.
McNofun is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Brandt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNofun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNofun wants to try and get back to his feet.
McNofun is working to get back to half guard.
McNofun is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNofun.
McNofun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandt.
An attempted straight right counter from McNofun misses the target.
Brandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNofun.
McNofun swings for the body but Brandt moves out of range.
McNofun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown but McNofun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNofun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Brandt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNofun on his heels. He'll look to pass McNofun's guard now, I'm sure.
McNofun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandt prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandt is one step ahead there.
Brandt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Brandt won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
Brandt stops McNofun from standing up.
McNofun keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNofun just misses with a punch to the body.
McNofun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNofun wants it to stay on the feet.
Killjoy McNofun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Brandt.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from McNofun.
McNofun tries to clinch up but Brandt circles away and keeps his distance.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but McNofun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNofun is looking to land body kicks.
McNofun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Brandt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McNofun wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well. #T2#
McNofun is trying to stand.
Brandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brandt lands a nice short elbow.
Brandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNofun's head.
Brandt trying to control the action but McNofun is working from the bottom.
Brandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brandt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNofun is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but McNofun defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNofun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandt wants to control from the top but McNofun keeps moving.
Brandt tries to free his leg and advance position but McNofun is retaining full guard.
Brandt throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandt wants to pass the guard but McNofun is keeping the position.
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is working from the bottom.
McNofun wants to stand up but Brandt is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNofun. #T4#
McNofun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for McNofun.
Brandt looks to score with a jab to the body but McNofun is just out of range.
Brandt moves out of range as McNofun throws a body kick.
Brandt moves out of range of the body kick from McNofun.
McNofun cracks Brandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Brandt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brandt lands in his opponent's guard.
McNofun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandt stands up over McNofun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but McNofun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rayan Brandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNofun throws a leg kick but Brandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brandt misses its intended target.
McNofun misses with a looping right.
McNofun misses with a straight left.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McNofun. Those never looked like landing.
Brandt lands a jab to the head.
Brandt digs a good body shot into McNofun's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun motions for Brandt to come forward. McNofun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNofun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandt manages to avoid it.
Brandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McNofun connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
McNofun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandt goes for a double leg but McNofun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McNofun continues to drive forward.
McNofun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNofun lands a leg kick that knocks Brandt off balance momentarily.
McNofun moves forwards but Brandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from McNofun misses.
McNofun is looking to clinch but Brandt is avoiding it.
Brandt works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNofun.
Brandt throws a big shot that misses.
McNofun connects with a solid leg kick.
McNofun lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNofun throws a half hearted mid kick.
McNofun misses with a body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandt is defended easily by McNofun.
McNofun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brandt moves out of range of the leg kick from McNofun.
McNofun misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Brandt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McNofun to the mat! McNofun manages to get full guard.
Brandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rayan Brandt has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNofun is on top in guard. #REVR#
McNofun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandt's guard. #T3#
Brandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandt tries to roll over but McNofun keeps him under control.
Brandt controlling the position well.
Killjoy McNofun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNofun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brandt trying to control here. #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.
Brandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandt is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
McNofun is looking for a kimura here.
Brandt wants to get back to full guard but McNofun has mounted him!
Brandt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McNofun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brandt hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Killjoy McNofun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Killjoy McNofun!

Event: Sunrise 18
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Hetfield misses with a body shot
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang looks to land a combination. Hetfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hetfield throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Chang misses with a body punch
and Hetfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Chang manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang scores with a push kick.
Chang lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Chang misses with the combination.
It looked like Hetfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hetfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Chang looks to move away, Hetfield throws a big counter combo but Chang just gets out of the way.
Hetfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang looks to land a combination. Hetfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Chang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hetfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hetfield walks into a jab.
Hetfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang throws a combination. Hetfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Hetfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang misses the body punch
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang misses with a shot to the body
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Chang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hetfield cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hetfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang feints and then cracks Hetfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hetfield down.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chang lands with an overhand left.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hetfield counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHetfield.#T1#
Chang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang misses the body punch
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Chang misses with the body kick
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a low kick, right behind Chang 's knee.
Hetfield slips a jab and a cross from Chang.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
Chang misses the body punch
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang tries to land a body kick
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hetfield moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Hetfield blocks the body kick.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang misses with a combination
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Chang.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Chang manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hetfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hetfield ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang throws a right hand that Hetfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hetfield also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang connects with the punch.
Chang swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Tommy Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang throws a right and a left that Hetfield avoids nicely. #T1#
Chang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hetfield cracks Chang with a good jab.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hetfield moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Hetfield misses its target.
Chang scores with a jab.
Hetfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Hetfield missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chang misses with a hook.
Chang misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hetfield's shoulder, as Hetfield tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but Chang shrugs it off.
Hetfield throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang throws the left hand but Hetfield avoids the punch easily.
Hetfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chang just manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a right and a left that Hetfield avoids nicely.
Hetfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Chang!
Tommy Chang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
James Hetfield spoke after the fight, saying 'I never lose, I just run outta time'.

Event: Just Fight 3
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Belly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate.
Tate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belly misses with a left hand
and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Tate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tate.
A swing and a miss from Tate.
Belly lands the left hand.
Tate misses with a hook.
Belly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tate throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate misses with a hook.
Belly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate throws a body punch but Belly moves out of range.
Belly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Belly persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belly has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tate.
Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Tate throws the left hand but Belly avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tate slips a straight right by Belly.
It seemed like Tate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly is looking to clinch.
Tate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tate 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.
Belly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Tate misses.
Tate lunges at Belly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belly's hand.
Tate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Belly.
Belly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belly there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Belly. #ROC#Tate is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Melvin Tate has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate thuds a left hand into Belly's body.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Belly finish him?
Tate is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Belly moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jello Belly!
Our winner, Jello Belly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1##TD#
Frieberg scores with a takedown into Brandt's guard.
Brandt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frieberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frieberg keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt stopping the sweep attempt from Frieberg.
Frieberg is working hard here to advance position.
I've been told that Brandt has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for a guillotine here but Brandt defends easily. #SUB#
Frieberg has an active guard here but Brandt has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg is looking for a sweep. Brandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Frieberg actively working from the bottom here.
Frieberg wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Frieberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandt slips a nice elbow through Frieberg's hands, connecting with Frieberg's forehead.
Brandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Frieberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frieberg wants to control but Brandt is keeping busy.
Brandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frieberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Brandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Brandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Frieberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Brandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frieberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandt has managed to get both his arms back between Frieberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Frieberg is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Frieberg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandt stacks Frieberg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brandt!#T3#
Brandt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Frieberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brandt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frieberg to see if he's OK.
Brandt taking a breather here.
Brandt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy. #T4#
Frieberg looks to move to half guard but instead Brandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Frieberg is trying to escape the mount.
Brandt blocks Frieberg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frieberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandt controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Frieberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Frieberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Frieberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandt pinned against the cage. Brandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Frieberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frieberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Frieberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brandt dives in and scores a takedown into Frieberg's guard.#T1#
Brandt wants to control from the top but Frieberg keeps moving.
Frieberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brandt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy.
Frieberg wants to control but Brandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frieberg taking some punishment here, with Brandt in his half guard.
Brandt is trying to control. Frieberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frieberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frieberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandt wants to free his trapped foot but Frieberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frieberg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Frieberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Frieberg is trying to maintain the position but Brandt is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt passes into side control, despite Frieberg's attempt to control the position.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brandt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frieberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frieberg tries to bench press Brandt off him but Brandt keeps the position. #SUB2#
Brandt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Frieberg looks to move to half guard but instead Brandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Brandt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brandt tries to control but Frieberg wriggling away.
Frieberg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Frieberg wants to hold on but Brandt pushes him away.
Brandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frieberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandt has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Brandt blocks Frieberg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Frieberg working to try and regain half guard.
Brandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frieberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frieberg working to try and regain half guard.
Brandt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frieberg is looking to get to half guard.
Brandt lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Frieberg is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Frieberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Brandt actively working from the bottom here.
Brandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brandt.#SUB2#
Brandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frieberg is pushing down on Brandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Frieberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt manages to get to full guard.
Brandt wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frieberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frieberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Frieberg lands a couple of digs.
Frieberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frieberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandt keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Frieberg keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Rayan Brandt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Frieberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandt defends it easily.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frieberg trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Frieberg keeping full guard, as Brandt tries to pass.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Brandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Frieberg working for submissions but it's allowed Brandt to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Nice strikes from Brandt there.
Brandt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frieberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandt wants to free his trapped foot but Frieberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frieberg is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Brandt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frieberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Frieberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frieberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frieberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandt blocks the strikes from Frieberg. #T4#
Frieberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions off his back.
Frieberg trying to hold on to Brandt's head to control him but Brandt postures up.
Brandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Frieberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gregor Frieberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayan Brandt!
A very excited looking Rayan Brandt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Da Prince slips a jab from Bensol.
Da Prince slips under a jab from Bensol.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bensol.
Bensol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Prince has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Prince takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bensol slips under a jab from Da Prince.
We've been told by Bensol's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bensol moves away from the strike by Da Prince.
Bensol staying out of range there.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Prince needs to keep his hands up - Bensol had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Bensol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Prince gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bensol slips a straight right by Da Prince.
Da Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bensol's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Bensol.
We've been informed that Da Prince has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Da Prince lands a body shot.
Bensol looks to clinch
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bensol is looking to clinch but Da Prince is avoiding it.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Bensol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Da Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Prince.
Da Prince closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut.
Bensol throws a jab when Da Prince was well out of range.
Da Prince takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Prince clobbers Bensol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Prince.
Da Prince throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bensol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bensol misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bensol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince fails to land with a series of punches.
Bensol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Prince let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Da Prince takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that Bensol avoids nicely.
Da Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bensol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Prince uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bensol.
Da Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Prince lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensol manages to avoid it.
Da Prince moves away from the strike by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a body shot.
Da Prince looks to land a combination but Bensol avoids it well.
Bensol quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Bensol counters with a stiff right hand.
Bensol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Prince.
Bensol throws a hook but Da Prince avoids it easily.#T3#
Bensol works Da Prince's body with a nice hook.
Da Prince checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Prince unleashes a big counter combination but Bensol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Da Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Bensol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Prince.
The fighters circling - Bensol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol slips under a jab from Da Prince.
Da Prince misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Bensol.#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more.
Bensol scores with the left hand. Da Prince knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Bensol - just one landing.
Da Prince works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Bensol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bensol misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Prince. Bensol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bensol avoids the body shot from Da Prince. #T4#
Da Prince lands with a cross.
Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Bensol moved out of range nicely.
Da Prince swings for the body but Bensol moves out of range.
Bensol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Prince's head.
Bensol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Bensol takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Prince! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Bensol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Prince doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Bensol misses its intended target.
Da Prince misses with a hook
and Bensol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Prince bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bensol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Prince. Da Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiyness Da Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bensol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bensol misses with a hook
and Da Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Da Prince might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bensol has got the better of the exchanges.
Bensol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Prince counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tobi Bensol is winning the standup battle so far.
Bensol with a jab.
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Bensol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bensol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Prince momentarily.
Bensol ducks under a wild hook from Da Prince.
Da Prince takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensol swings for the body but Da Prince moves out of range.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensol manages to avoid it.
Bensol connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#Hiyness Da Prince's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Bensol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bensol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Prince. Da Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Da Prince is rocked!
Da Prince takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bensol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Prince connects with a single shot there.
Da Prince has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Prince moves forwards but Bensol connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tobi Bensol!
Tobi Bensol 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: Apex Series 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti tries to land a leg kick but Chang saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Chang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Chang down.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Chang motions for Benedetti to come forward. Chang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Benedetti throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chang.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Benedetti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chang.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Chang slips a jab from Benedetti.
Chang digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Benedetti clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chang throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Chang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benedetti backs up against the cage.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Chang blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chang keeps the fight on the outside.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Chang misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Chang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chang throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Chang.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tommy Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti. #BC2#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chang.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Chang blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Chang walks into a jab.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Chang connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Benedetti lands a slapping body shot.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chang walks into a left hand.
Tommy Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Chang thows a body kick. Benedetti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang connects with a body shot.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chang throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chang slips a jab from Benedetti.
Chang takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Benedetti takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Chang wants to stall.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chang lands a body shot.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Chang digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang. #BC2#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley slips a jab from Tate.
Tate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foley's head backwards.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Tate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melvin Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate throws a nice looking combination but Foley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Foley throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Tate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Foley needs to keep his hands up - Tate had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Tate misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
Tate works the jab nicely.
Foley scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Melvin Tate has been cut.
Tate swings widly with a right hand
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Tate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tate throws a poor cross that misses
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Tate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Tate.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tate throws a right and a left that Foley avoids nicely. #T2#
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tate.
Tate throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Tate.
Foley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tate cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Tate is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tate falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Tate moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jab from Tate.
A punch combination from Tate misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
Tate throws an off balance right hand
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Tate coming out on top.
Tate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Foley's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate.
Tate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Tate.
Tate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley blocks a jab.#T4#
Tate throws a hook to the side of Foley's head but Foley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Tate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley misses with a hook.
Tate scores with a jab.
Foley throws a combination that misses
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate misses the shot to the body.
Tate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tate sizes up Foley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley misses with a body shot
and Tate counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Tate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Tate's cut.
That's time! Foley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate moves away.
The fighters circling - Tate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Foley misses its target.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
It looked like Foley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Tate sends Foley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tate is motioning to the referee to let Foley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Foley is rocked!
Tate 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.
Foley misses with a hook.
Tate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Foley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate thuds a left hand into Foley's body.
Foley 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
Tate throws an overhand right that drops Foley like a sack of potatoes! Tate dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Tate!

Event: Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Tate lands a jab to Sherman's midsection.
Sherman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Tate drops Sherman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sherman looks back up at him and smiles so Tate waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #KD2#
Tate lands a big right hand that sends Sherman crashing to the mat! Tate stays standing though and waves Sherman back to his feet!#ROC2#Sherman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate cracks Sherman with a left hook right on the temple and Sherman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tate lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sherman is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Tate!

Event: Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Chang slips a jab from Darawan.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Darawan looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chang.
Darawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang digs a good hook to Darawan's body.
A head kick misses from Darawan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darawan.
Chang connects with a jab.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Darawan's front leg but catches the back leg as Darawan tries to avoid it.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darawan.
Darawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darawan throws a sloppy head kick
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Darawan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darawan slips under a jab from Chang.
It seemed like Darawan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Darawan wants to land a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
Darawan throws the kick towards the body but Chang avoids it.
Chang avoids a kick to the body.
Darawan misses with a head kick.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Darawan lands a slapping body shot.
Chang thumps Darawan with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Darawan misses its intended target.
Chang throws a big counter combination but Darawan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Darawan tries to land a front kick but Chang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darawan misses with a series of wild punches.
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chang misses with a double jab.
Darawan tries a quick counter leg kick but Chang is wise to it.
Darawan throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Darawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Darawan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Darawan misses with a leg kick
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darawan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darawan.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darawan ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Chang throws a body kick that misses
and Darawan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
Chang defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Darawan misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Darawan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darawan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chang lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petcharon Darawan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Darawan misses with the body kick
and Chang counters with a series of strikes. Darawan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chang thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tommy Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang feints and then cracks Darawan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darawan down.
Darawan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darawan manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Darawan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang throws a right hand that Darawan ducks under and follows up with a left that Darawan also avoids with ease.
Darawan is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Darawan.
Chang cracks Darawan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang digs a good body shot into Darawan's ribs.
Chang slips a jab from Darawan.
Chang lands a jab-cross combination.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
Chang connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Darawan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Darawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan thinks about the counter body kick.
Chang catches Darawan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chang throws a shot to the body.
Darawan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Darawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Darawan thows a body kick. Chang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darawan throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Darawan's head back.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darawan.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang lands a body shot.
Darawan throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.#T2#
A head kick misses from Darawan.
Chang cracks Darawan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darawan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Darawan misses.
Chang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chang avoids the head kick by Darawan.
Darawan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darawan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darawan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Darawan throws an off balance right hand
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darawan.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Darawan is out of range.
Chang throws a low kick but Darawan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Darawan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petcharon Darawan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Chang cracks Darawan with an open hand slap.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Darawan misses with a head kick.
Darawan throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darawan throws a body kick that misses.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darawan throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Darawan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Darawan misses.
Darawan tries to land a leg kick but Chang saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Darawan misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Darawan misses the shot to the body.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
Darawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Darawan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Chang.
Chang avoids a kick to the body.
Darawan throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darawan misses with a straight left.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang scores with a nice strike.
Darawan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darawan feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
Darawan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang catches Darawan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Nice jab there from Chang.
Chang scores with a sloppy right hand. Darawan should have avoided that one. #ROC#Darawan is rocked!
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darawan is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darawans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang throws a counter high kick but Darawan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang throws a switch kick that catches Darawan on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Darawan looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Darawan flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tommy Chang!
A relieved looking Tommy Chang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Petcharon Darawan was interviewed post fight and said 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chang feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Chang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Chang misses.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chang slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Chang walks into a jab.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a few strikes there.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Chang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Chang misses.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Chang.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang scores with a punch to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Tommy Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#T1#
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands the left hand.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Chang throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Chang.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a series of strikes that have Hernandez backpedaling.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chang has time to react.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.#T3#
Chang 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.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chang checks a leg kick.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Chang.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Chang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Chang avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Chang throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Chang takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chang is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Chang thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chang momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Chang checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang slips a jab from Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Chang misses.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Chang's legs.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hernandezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chang's head.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Chang.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez with a hook.#T4#
Chang misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Chang feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Mateo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateo Hernandez!
After the fight, Mateo Hernandez 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: SPPS Resurrection 017
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Hartford tenderised Brandt's leg. Brandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Brandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown but Hartford shows good takedown defense.
Hartford connects with a high kick.
Hartford throws a body punch but Brandt moves out of range.
A big left from Brandt misses.
Hartford stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandt. Brandt gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Brandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford misses with the body kick#TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartford won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brandt is controlling him well.#ES2#
Hartford throws Brandt to one side and escapes!#T1#
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartford is looking to stand up but Brandt isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandt is pushing down on Hartford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartford is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but Hartford defends it.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt winds up and cracks Hartford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hartford wants to get back to his feet.
Hartford is looking to get back to is feet but Brandt passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt trying to control the position but Hartford is working away.
We've been hearing that Brandt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt drags him back down.
Brandt working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt trying to control the action but Hartford is working from the bottom.
Hartford pushes Brandt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brandt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Brandt happy to just control the position for now.
Brandt is looking to take a break and control but Hartford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is dominant here and he's now got Hartford's back!
Brandt wants to control but Hartford is keeping busy.
Brandt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hartford is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB#
Brandt is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #ES2#
Hartford manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Hartford misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartford won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brandt slips a jab from Hartford.
Brandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hartford.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hartford. That one must have hurt.
Brandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Brandt.
Hartford pushes Brandt away with a front kick.
Hartford throws a head kick that Brandt semi-blocks.
Hartford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandt's head.#CUT2#It looks like Rayan Brandt has been cut.
Brandt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford throws a hook but Brandt avoids it easily.
Brandt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Hartford misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rayan Brandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandt trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom.
Brandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Hartford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##ES2#
Hartford wriggles free and stands up.
Brandt blocks the body kick.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Brandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Brandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hartford!

Hartford sneaks out the side door and pushes Brandt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartford tries to avoid it but Brandt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartford to the ground. Hartford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Brandt tries to counter with a takedown but Hartford is quick to defend against it.
Brandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Brandt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hartford was covering up waiting for the punch and Brandt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartford is looking to stand up but Brandt isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Hartford pushes Brandt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford throws a body punch but Brandt moves out of range.
Brandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hartford takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Hartford scores with a hook to the body. Brandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Brandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartford connects with a single shot there.
Brandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Brandt blocks a jab.
Hartford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Brandt avoids them all with ease.
Brandt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hartford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Hartford.#TD#
Brandt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartford is trying to defend but Brandt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rayan Brandt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hartford. Those never looked like landing.
Brandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hartford throws a head kick but Brandt moves out of range. #TD#
Brandt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandt wants to pass the guard but Hartford is keeping the position.
Brandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Hartford blocks nicely.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Brandt prevents Hartford from getting back to his feet.
Hartford keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brandt is looking to pass into half guard but Hartford pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hartford is in guard.#REVB#
Brandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartford wanted to stand there but Brandt had control of the position. #SUB#
Brandt has his foot on Hartford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartford works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandt keeping moving, preventing Hartford from controlling successfully.
Hartford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brandt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hartford wants to control from the top but Brandt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Brandt ducks down to avoid it.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartford sprawls well. Hartford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandt gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Hartford misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a shoot takedown. Hartford fights it but they end up in guard.
Brandt prevents Hartford from getting back to his feet.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartford wants to stand and escape but Brandt is having none of it. #T3#
Brandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartford keeping full guard, as Brandt tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Brandt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hartford felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Hartford is staying active underneath Brandt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartford tries to kick Brandt off but Brandt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Hartford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hartford falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Hartford didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Hartford blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rayan Brandt.
I think Hartford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stratton Hartford!
A victorious Stratton Hartford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just some fights 4
Date: Dec 21, 2024

Edson Barboozer had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Melvin Tate was cancelled.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Van Soest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Soest throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang leaves Van Soest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.
Van Soest attempts a counter takedown but Chang avoids it well and moves away.
Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Soest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Soest avoids the head kick by Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a hook but Van Soest blocks it.
Chang misses with a body kick.
Van Soest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Soest misses with a takedown attempt - Chang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chang sprawls and moves away.
Chang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Soest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chang tries to avoid it but Van Soest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chang to the ground. Chang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Van Soest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Soest defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Chang throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a shoot takedown. Chang fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Chang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Soest has passed into half guard!
Chang wants to control but Van Soest is keeping busy.
Van Soest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Van Soest is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
Chang wants to improve his position but Van Soest is controlling well.
Van Soest not doing much here.
Chang is trying to control but Van Soest manages to pass to mount!
Van Soest with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Soest landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Chang tries to lock up and control but Van Soest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Soest looking to finish Chang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chang!
Van Soest tries to control but Chang wriggling away.
Chang wants to hold on but Van Soest pushes him away.
Chang is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Soest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Chang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Soest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
Van Soest lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Chang.
Chang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Van Soest counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chang!
Chang is trying to improve his position.
Van Soest working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Chang is not content to let Van Soest control the position.
Chang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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Chang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Chang is trying to improve his position.
Chang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Soest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Van Soest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Soest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Soest won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Van Soest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Van Soest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chang controls Van Soest momentarily but Van Soest frees himself. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Soest defends well.
Van Soest trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Soest defends it easily.
Van Soest stands up over Chang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Soest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Chang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Soest stacks Chang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Soest!
Chang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Soest is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Van Soest there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Soest drops an elbow to the side of Chang's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Soest here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Soest.
Van Soest trying to control from half guard but Chang is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Soest fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Soest takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a hook. Van Soest ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang lands the left hand.
Van Soest connects with a crisp jab.
Van Soest pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chang back to the cage. Van Soest follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tommy Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chang is looking to chop away at Van Soest's legs.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
Chang is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Van Soest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Soest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chang is trying to get back to half guard.
Chang keeps trying to improve his position.
Chang regains half guard.
Van Soest is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Chang controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Chang looking for submissions off his back.
Van Soest is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly Van Soest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Soest throwing shots but Chang is blocking nicely.
Van Soest takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chang is looking to control Van Soest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chang avoid being mounted?#T3#
Van Soest wants to pass to mount but Chang is defending the position.
Van Soest working the head and body with strikes.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Van Soest thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
Chang tries to roll over but Van Soest keeps him under control.
Chang taking some punishment here, with Van Soest in his half guard.
Chang taking some punishment here, with Van Soest in his half guard.
Van Soest uses his free foot to push down on Chang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chang. #T4#
Van Soest prevents Chang from getting the reversal.
Chang tries to hold on but Van Soest postures up.
Van Soest with shots to the head and body - Chang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chang gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest lands strikes from half guard.
Chang connecting with a few gentle strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Van Soest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Soest, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
A relieved looking Kelly Van Soest 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: UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Da Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Da Prince misses with a body shot.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch.
Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite looks to throw the jab but Da Prince is out of range.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Da Prince on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Prince lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiurgite misses the target.
Da Prince misses with a straight left.
It looked like Jiurgite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Jiurgite takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince lands a nice hook to Jiurgite's body. Jiurgite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Jiurgite finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Da Prince throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot.
Da Prince looks to throw the jab but Jiurgite is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Prince. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Da Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Prince scores with a one two! Jiurgite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jiurgite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Prince at a distance.
Jiurgite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiurgite throws a hook but Da Prince blocks it.
Jiurgite scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Da Prince's head back.
Jiurgite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jiurgite misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Prince counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiurgite finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Prince's head.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite saw that one coming.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch.
Da Prince throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
A combination from Da Prince does no damage.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot
and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Da Prince has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Da Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A slow jab from Jiurgite misses its intended target.
Jiurgite throws an overhand right that lands on Da Prince's shoulder, as Da Prince tries to avoid the shot.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
Jiurgite lands a nice shot that snaps Da Prince's head back.
Da Prince scores with a jab.
Jiurgite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more.
That kick from Jiurgite tenderised Da Prince's leg. Da Prince is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Prince slips a straight right by Jiurgite.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that Jiurgite avoids nicely.
Jiurgite was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Da Prince is looking for the big counter here.
Jiurgite lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Jiurgite lands a big shot that drops Da Prince! Can he finish him? #ROC#Da Prince is rocked!
Da Prince trying to control the position here.
Da Prince is still in real trouble! Can Jiurgite finish him?#T3#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Prince seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Prince has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Da Prince is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jiurgite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Prince is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Prince reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Da Prince rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Da Prince is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite. #T4#
Da Prince just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Prince is trying to break free.
Da Prince is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Da Prince buck him off.
Jiurgite not allowing Da Prince to control his hands.
Da Prince tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
Da Prince trying to control the hands but Jiurgite breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zé Jiurgite dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Da Prince throws a combination that misses
and Jiurgite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiurgite feints and then cracks Da Prince's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Prince down.
Da Prince misses with a looping right.
Jiurgite moves away from the strike by Da Prince.
Da Prince misses the shot to the body.
Jiurgite avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Jiurgite throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Da Prince tumbling to the canvas!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Prince lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Prince can do to turn this around?
Da Prince content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Prince controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Prince is aware though and is defending well.
Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiurgite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Da Prince content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jiurgite has locked up a guillotine! Jiurgite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Da Prince is holding on here and Jiurgite must be using up a lot of energy. Da Prince has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jiurgite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zé Jiurgite!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Rayan Brandt has been cut.
Brandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandt or perhaps it was just good defense by Boma, which made it look bad.
Boma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandt misses the target.
Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rayan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandt.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Brandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boma as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brandt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boma to the mat! Boma manages to get full guard.
Boma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boma looking to control.
Boma pulls Brandt in to control the position.
Brandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brandt cracks Boma with a solid left hand.
Boma keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandt lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Boma misses with a head kick.
Brandt misses with a takedown
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Brandt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boma is keeping the position for now.
Brandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boma controlling the position.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Boma has wrist control.
Brandt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boma is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayan Brandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brandt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Boma. No joy for Brandt on that attempt.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandt as he connects with a hook.
Brandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Brandt drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Brandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
Brandt throws a strike but Boma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Brandt working for a triangle but Boma defends it easily.
Boma trying to control but Brandt is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandt controls Boma momentarily but Boma frees himself. #SUB#
Brandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boma defends it easily.
Boma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boma preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brandt working for submissions but it's allowed Boma to get to half guard. #T3#
Boma trying to control the action but Brandt is working from the bottom.
Brandt is pressing down on Boma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Brandt looking for subs off his back but Boma has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rayan Brandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandt gets full guard.
Boma stopping the sweep attempt from Brandt.#SUB#
Brandt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boma has picked Brandt up and slammed him! Brandt can't keep hold of the triangle and Boma manages to pass to side control!
Boma taking a breather here.
Brandt is trying to control Boma's posture but Boma avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rayan Brandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rayan Brandt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brandt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boma circles away.
Brandt shoots for a takedown but Boma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boma can pounce on him.
Brandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Brandt tries to counter with a takedown but Boma is quick to defend against it.
Boma swings for the body but Brandt moves out of range.
Boma pushes Brandt away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Brandt lands with a shot to the body.
Boma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brandt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boma's waist but Boma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandt off to one side.
Boma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandt throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy.
Boma throws a body punch but Brandt moves out of range.
Brandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Boma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boma wants to clinch.
Brandt attempts a counter takedown but Boma avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Boma leaves Brandt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brandt will feel that in the morning.
Brandt cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Brandt drives through with a takedown into Boma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Boma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandt is one step ahead there.
Brandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boma is keeping the position for now.
Brandt with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Brandt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boma has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brandt is trying to keep Boma in close. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boma trying to control but Brandt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maurice Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boma stays in close to Brandt's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boma defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandt 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rayan Brandt!
In his post fight interview, Rayan Brandt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chang throws a push kick but Cheese slaps the foot to one side.
Cheese takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Gouda Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Cheese takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Cheese avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Chang takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Cheese.#T1#
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chang lands with a slapping head kick.
Chang checks a low kick from Cheese.
Chang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheese scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheese slips under a jab from Chang.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Cheese works the jab nicely.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chang moves out of range as Cheese throws a body kick.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Chang pushes him away.
Cheese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Cheese is looking to slow Chang down with leg kicks.
Cheese throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Cheese scores with a jab.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chang scores with a jab to the body.
Chang walks into a left hand.
Chang 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.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cheese lands a glancing blow to the side of Chang's head.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a nice head kick!
Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang connects with a looping right hand.
Chang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Chang walks into a jab.
Cheese shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
A big left from Chang misses.
Cheese clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Chang gets tackled into the cage by Cheese. Cheese maintains the clinch.
Chang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action. #BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Chang tries to stall but Cheese uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Chang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Cheese taking a breather.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chang. Cheese shrugs it off though.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gouda Cheese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese lunges at Chang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chang's hand.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Cheese fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese thuds his shin into the meat of Chang's side.
Chang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheese is able to avoid easily.
Cheese throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Chang walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheese goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick from Cheese.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chang misses with a head kick. #T1#
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Gouda Cheese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheese works the jab nicely.
Cheese buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cheese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chang with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Cheese throws a head kick that misses.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cheese walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.
Cheese is looking to slow Chang down with leg kicks.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Chang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Cheese is rocked!
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang pounces like a tiger and cracks Cheese with a vicious hook! Cheese is down but not out! Chang follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Chang!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Chang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buryckin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Buryckin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandt's waist but Brandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Brandt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Brandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brandt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buryckin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buryckin shoots and misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Buryckin didn't expect that.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buryckin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Buryckin won't allow Brandt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buryckin stays in close to Brandt's body and controls the position.
Brandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandt has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin working away.
Brandt is trying to improve his position.
Brandt is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brandt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buryckin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buryckin keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin manages to get to full guard.
Buryckin is pulling down on Brandt's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandt, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Brandt as Buryckin shoots in.
Brandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buryckin shoots in and drives through. Brandt sprawls well.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Brandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Buryckin's head.
Brandt misses with the combination. #TD2#
Buryckin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Brandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buryckin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin passes into half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Brandt actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buryckin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buryckin trying to control from half guard but Brandt is working away.
Brandt is trying to control but Buryckin passes into side control! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandt tries to improve position but can't.
Brandt is working hard here to advance position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Brandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Brandt wants to control but Buryckin postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Buryckin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buryckin somewhat.#TD2#
Buryckin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandt is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Brandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandt is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandt, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Buryckin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Buryckin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Brandt working for submissions but it's allowed Buryckin to get to half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants to pass to mount but Brandt is defending the position. #SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Buryckin works his way into full mount!
Brandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandt tries to improve his position but instead Buryckin has taken his back!
Buryckin is hanging on to Brandt's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Buryckin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brandt turns into Buryckin and is now in his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily.
Brandt is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Buryckin is trying to keep Brandt in close.
Brandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brandt content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Brandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buryckin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Buryckin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandt is keeping the position for now.
Buryckin wants to control from the top but Brandt keeps moving.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Brandt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is keeping the position.
Matvey Buryckin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into half guard.
Brandt trying to control here.
Buryckin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis.
It looked like Da Prince was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennis.
Da Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dennis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Prince looking to control.
Dennis controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym.
Da Prince has momentary wrist control but Dennis slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Da Prince blocks nicely.
Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. #T2#
Da Prince trying to control the position here.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVR##T3#
Da Prince preventing the sweep.
Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis trying to keep a closed guard but Da Prince is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dennis holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Prince won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Da Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Prince.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Prince.
Da Prince swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis'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#
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Da Prince avoids it easily.
Da Prince misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Da Prince fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Da Prince is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Prince wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Da Prince is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Prince's guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it.
Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Da Prince tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Da Prince taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Prince defending well though.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Prince wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Prince has a hand on Dennis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis controlling his opponent.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Dennis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Prince's face.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
Dennis tries to control but Da Prince wriggling away.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis content just to control the position here.
Dennis lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Da Prince is trying desperately to improve position.
Dennis with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Dennis looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Prince is having none of it.
The referee warns Da Prince that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis landing shots from mount.
Dennis lands with some strikes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Prince is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da Prince?
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Da Prince has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Da Prince is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Da Prince is trying to break free.
Dennis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Da Prince to escape the position.
Da Prince wants to escape the position.
Da Prince is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Da Prince defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dennis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dennis is not going to allow Da Prince to sit and survive in this position.
Da Prince is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Da Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Prince tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Prince to the ground. Da Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Da Prince swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis defending well as Da Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well.#TD2#
Da Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dennis is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Prince is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Prince pinned against the cage. Da Prince gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Prince being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Crap's knee but Crap avoids it well.
Crap slips under a jab.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crap checks a leg kick nicely.
Crap moves away from the strike by Chang.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crap slips under a jab from Chang.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crap checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crap with the counter takedown but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Crap counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crap has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Crap is proving a slippery customer.
Crap with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crap postures up in Chang's guard and throws a big left but Chang blocks it.
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crap scoring with some ground and pound.
Crap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crap throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crap's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Crap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chang passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Crap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap is striking but Chang is not phased and passes to half guard.
Chang wants to take a breather but Crap is having none of it.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Chang blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chang wants to control but Crap is keeping him busy.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chang lands with a punch from half guard.
Chang content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Chang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Chang blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Chang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crap defending well though.
Crap is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Chang blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Crap throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chang. What's that going to do exactly?
Crap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crap is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crap flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crap swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Crap swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Crap is working to get back to half guard.
Crap bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crap throws a big right hand that misses.
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Crap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crap has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Chang is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Chang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crap is aware though and is defending well.
Crap is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crap lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crap's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
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 Tommy Chang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crap's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Crap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chang tries to work over Crap's front leg with a kick but Crap checks it.
Chang throws a low kick but Crap avoids it.
Tommy Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang takes a swing at Crap's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang tries to land a front kick but Crap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crap counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Crap connects with a couple of short punches.
Carl Crap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crap throws a big elbow that misses.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crap.
Crap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crap with a nice head shot there.
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crap postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crap throws a big elbow that misses.
Crap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crap throws a big right hand that misses.
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crap tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Crap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crap is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Crap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chang's head.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crap passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crap with the ground and pound but Chang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crap throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crap throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crap's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Chang trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Chang any problems.
Chang slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Crap.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Crap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chang blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap gets back to full guard.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Crap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Crap.
Chang thows a huge punch but Crap dodges it nicely.
Chang blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Crap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang looks for the body kick but Crap saw that one coming.
Crap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crap avoids the body shot from Chang.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Chang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chang throws a leg kick but Crap checks it.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang cracks Crap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang throws a leg kick but Crap sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chang is looking to score with low kicks.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Chang tries to land a leg kick but Crap saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Crap.
Crap with the counter takedown but Chang avoids it easily.
Crap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Crap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crap moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chang tries to work over Crap's front leg with a kick but Crap checks it.
Chang tried to score with a low kick but Crap checks it.
Crap slips under a jab.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Crap counters with a shoot takedown. Chang fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Crap connects with a couple of short punches.
Crap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crap postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crap with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Crap works over Chang with some ground and pound from guard.
Crap scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crap accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crap throws a strike but Chang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crap scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Crap is striking off his back. Chang thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap is pressing down on Chang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crap keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crap is one step ahead there.
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Crap throwing strikes but missing.
Crap throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crap with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crap is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Chang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Crap.
I think Crap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Crap!
A relieved looking Carl Crap 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: SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Raita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandt blocks the leg kick.
Brandt scores with a hook to the body. Raita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raita throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raita won't be happy with that.

Raita bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Raita lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Brandt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandt prevents Raita from standing back up.
Brandt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandt stops Raita from getting back to his feet.
Brandt stalling. #T1#
Raita is trying to stand back up but Brandt is controlling him
Raita is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing that Brandt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raita is trying to stand.
Brandt is taking a breather. Raita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Raita is looking to escape.
Raita is looking to get back to is feet but Brandt passes into side control.
Raita wants to get back to his feet but Brandt drags him back down.
Brandt landing strikes. #T2#
Brandt trying to control the position but Raita is working away.
Brandt prevents Raita from escaping the position.
Brandt taking a breather here.
Brandt wants to control but Raita is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brandt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandt prevents Raita from escaping the position.#T3#
Brandt trying to control the position but Raita is working away.
Raita tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brandt content just to control the position here.
Raita is trying to stand.
Brandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raita looks a forlorn figure.
Brandt raining down shots from the mount!
Raita is trying to stand.
Brandt controlling from the full mount.
Brandt is landing with some decent strikes but Raita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raita trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brandt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Raita is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
Brandt landing strikes from the mount and Raita is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raita is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Brandt controlling the position easily from mount.
Raita is trying to stand.
Brandt trying to control but Raita is having none of it.
Brandt lands a big shot there that rocks Raita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Brandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandt shoots in but no luck this time.
Raita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown but Raita shows good takedown defense.
Brandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raita can do to turn this around?
Brandt scores with a nice head shot.
Raita throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandt.
Raita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raita ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Brandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raita misses with an uppercut. Brandt saw that one coming.
Raita lands a really nice looking cross but Brandt seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Raita misses #TD#
so Brandt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raita wants to stand up but Brandt is controlling him.
Brandt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Raita has wrist control.
Raita wants to stand up but Brandt is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Raita uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Raita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raita throws a low kick but Brandt moves out of range easily.
Raita misses with a wild body shot.
Raita with a jab.
Raita misses with a straight right.
Raita throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brandt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raita's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Raita manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandt misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Raita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Raita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Brandt scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Raita.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raita but Raita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Raita rushes Brandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raita swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raita misses with some punches.
Raita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raita misses with some punches. #T3#
Brandt has Raita pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandt.
Raita misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Brandt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raita uses from the top position. #SUB#
Brandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandt is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raita manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Raita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandt taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raita goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Brandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atlas Raita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raita missing with a left hand there. Brandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atlas Raita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raita throws a right hand that Brandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandt also avoids with ease.
Brandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raita throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Raita, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandt avoids the head kick by Raita.
Brandt tries to counter with a takedown but Raita is quick to defend against it.
Brandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raita to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Raita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandt.
Atlas Raita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raita throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandt lands with a straight right. Raita didn't see that one coming.
Raita misses with a low kick.
Brandt ducks right into an uppercut from Raita.
Brandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Raita.
Brandt throws a nice looking combination but Raita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raita wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raita does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raita misses the jab.
Raita looks to throw the jab but Brandt is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Raita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Raita misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Raita won't allow it.
Raita is looking to escape.
Brandt is keen to just control but Raita is a slippery customer.
Brandt working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Brandt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raita is just riding it out for now. Brandt eventually gives up the hold.
Raita is looking to escape.#T2#
Raita tries to kick Brandt off in order to stand up. Brandt Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brandt grinds an elbow into Raita's temple.
Raita wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt controlling the position from side mount.
Raita is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raita is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Raita tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Raita is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brandt lands a heavy elbow.
Raita wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt controlling the pace for now.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount and Raita is in trouble!
Raita wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount.
Rayan Brandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Raita trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brandt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Raita is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brandt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brandt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Raita's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raita is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayan Brandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandt 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayan Brandt!
After the fight, Rayan Brandt 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: SPPS Resurrection 004
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Van Soest checks a low kick from Chang.
Van Soest tries to counter with a takedown but Chang is quick to defend against it.
Chang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Soest is able to avoid easily.
Chang jabs at Van Soest's body.
Chang throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Van Soest slips the punch.
Van Soest misses with an uppercut
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Soest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Soest drops an elbow to the side of Chang's head. #T1#
Van Soest working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chang wants to get back to full guard.
Chang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Van Soest from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Soest defends it easily.
Van Soest throws a big elbow that misses.
Chang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Soest's guard. #REVB#
Van Soest trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang stands up over Van Soest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Chang wants to control from the top but Van Soest keeps moving.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Soest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Soest is pulling down on Chang's head. It's preventing any offense from Chang, at least for the moment.#T3#
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Soest pulls Chang in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Soest lands a head shot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Van Soest moved out of range.
Van Soest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Chang. #TD#
Van Soest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chang quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Soest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chang is trying to maintain the position but Van Soest is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Chang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Soest pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Van Soest has control of the leg.
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 Kelly Van Soest will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Soest throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang misses with a leg kick.
Van Soest moves out of range of the leg kick from Chang.
Van Soest attempts a counter takedown but Chang avoids it well and moves away.
Van Soest with a nice calf kick.
Chang throws a low kick but Van Soest avoids it.
Chang throws a right hand that Van Soest ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Soest also avoids with ease.
Van Soest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Soest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest cracks Chang with an open hand slap.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Soest moves out of range as Chang throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chang. That's going to slow Van Soest down. #T1#
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Van Soest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Chang is trying to get back to full guard.
Chang is pressing down on Van Soest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Soest scoring with some ground and pound.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chang controlling the position.#SUB2#
Chang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Soest stacks Chang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Soest!#T2#
Van Soest is staying tight to Chang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chang tries to bench press Van Soest off him but Van Soest keeps the position.
Chang struggling a bit here.
Van Soest throwing strikes but Chang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang misses with the ground and pound.
Kelly Van Soest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Soest tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.
Van Soest is trying to control Chang's posture but Chang avoids it. #T3#
Van Soest is holding Chang down, trying to stall.
Van Soest is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Soest wants to control but Chang postures up.
An elbow from Chang crashes against the mat.
Chang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chang trying to control the action but Van Soest is working from the bottom.
Van Soest managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chang. #T4#
Van Soest is looking to reverse the position.
Van Soest being controlled for a moment.
Van Soest can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.
Chang throws an elbow but Van Soest slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chang 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Van Soest, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chang is positioning himself well to prevent Van Soest advancing to mount.
Van Soest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Soest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Van Soest has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Chang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Soest.
Chang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Soest chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Soest stacks Chang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Soest!
Chang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Soest creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Van Soest working the head with strikes.
Chang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Van Soest winds up and cracks Chang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Soest is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
Chang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chang tries to roll over but Van Soest keeps him under control.
Van Soest slips a nice elbow through Chang's hands, connecting with Chang's forehead.
Van Soest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Chang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Soest looking to pass the guard.
Van Soest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chang keeping full guard, as Van Soest tries to pass.
Van Soest throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Soest's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVB##T4#
Chang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang postures up and lands a big shot to Van Soest's brow.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Van Soest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Soest 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
A victorious Kelly Van Soest thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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