Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skull throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Junior's head.
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Skull tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Skull.
Skull misses with the combination. #CL2#
Junior rushes Skull and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skull throws a counter high kick but Junior was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior misses with a looping right.#T1#
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skull was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Skull back into the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skull's head.#CL2#
Junior pushes Skull up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Skull.
Skull blocks the body kick.
It looked like Skull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior sizes up Skull with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Junior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Skull avoids it.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Skull is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC2#
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior tries to clinch but Skull moves out of range.
Skull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Skull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Junior connects with the punch.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull moves away from the strike by Junior. #CL2#
Skull gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skull has time to react.
Junior tries to clinch up but Skull circles away and keeps his distance.
Skull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Junior.
Skull blocks a head kick by Junior. #CL2#
Junior rushes Skull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Junior tries to circle away but Skull has him pinned against the cage.
Skull misses with a knee strike. #T3##BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skull avoids the head kick by Junior.
Skull moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skull is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skull circles away quickly and effectively.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Skull does no damage. #CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
A punch combination from Skull misses.
As Skull backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Skull manages to avoid it all.
Skull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Skull gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skull takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Skull in a clinch.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Junior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skull blocks a jab.
Skull moves out of range of the body kick from Junior. #CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Junior throws a series of punches but Skull moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skull connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch.
Skull keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Junior dominated that round.
That's time! Skull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Skull lands a front kick.
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Skull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Junior clinches. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior throws a right hand that Skull ducks under and follows up with a left that Skull also avoids with ease.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Junior Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skull cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skull lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Skull lands but Junior takes it in his stride.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Junior's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Junior gets a clinch. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Skull walks into a stiff left hand from Junior.
Junior misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior tries to clinch up but Skull circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior throws a leg kick but Skull checks it.
Skull displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Junior has Skull up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skull blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Skull tries to tie him up.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Skull is controlling him.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Skull avoids the body shot from Junior.
Skull throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skull lands a lovely overhand right.
Skull throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Skull moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Skull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
Skull fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Skull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Junior gets to his feet. Skull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Junior wants to break free but Skull has control. #T3#
Skull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Junior has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior throws a right and a left that Skull avoids nicely.
Junior looks to land a combination but Skull avoids it well.
Jack Skull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Skull thows a body kick. Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Skull throws a one two combo.
Skull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Junior.
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!
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Skull circles away. #CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Skull.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Skull lands but Junior takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Skull.
Junior tries to clinch but Skull is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Skull defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Skull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skull throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Skull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull 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.
Skull thumps Junior with a low kick.#CL2#
Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skull tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
Skull tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Skull lands a jab-cross combination.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior throws a head kick but Skull moves out of range.
Skull takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull. #CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Skull working Junior over with knees to the body.#T1#
Skull unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Skull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull.
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Skull pushes him off.#CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Skull with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skull.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Skull does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skull tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Skull has double underhooks.
Skull jumps guard but Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior avoiding damage as Skull throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior 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.
Skull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Skull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
A nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Junior wants to clinch.#T3#
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull. #CL2#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Skull in a clinch.
Junior tries to break free but Skull pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Skull moves away and avoids it.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skull misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Junior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Skull misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.
Skull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skull was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior tries to clinch there but Skull circles away.
Skull throws a quick counter head kick but Junior was just out of range.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Skull moves out of range easily.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Skull moved away.
Jack Skull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Junior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Junior!
The defeated Jack Skull had this to say: 'Sorry!'.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Marx lands a body shot.
Marx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Marx closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick from Marx.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Marx.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Marx drops Payne with a left right combo! Marx follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Payne is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Marx decides to stand back up. Marx steps back and let's Payne get back to his feet.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Marx finish him?
Marx fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Payne square on the jaw! Damn, Payne is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Marx!

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Knuckle drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Knuckle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Belmiro has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knuckle manages to get his head free but now Belmiro has transitioned to an armbar! Knuckle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Belmiro! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Belmiro!
In defeat, Evan Knuckle stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was lucky'.

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Aerts misses with a hook. Skull ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Aerts's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aerts.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skull staying out of range there.
Skull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skull.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aerts misses the target.
Skull swings widly with a right hand
and Aerts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aerts clobbers Skull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aerts throws a big shot that misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skull misses with a head kick.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aerts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aerts lands a body shot.
Jack Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Aerts.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Jab by Aerts.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull unleashes a big counter combination but Aerts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Aerts there.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aerts digs a good hook to Skull's body.
Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses
and Aerts counters with a crisp right that sends Skull to the canvas! Aerts follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
The defeated Jack Skull had this to say: 'Sorry!'.

Event: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Battleaxe throws a sloppy head kick
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne avoids the head kick by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe connects with a jab.
Battleaxe lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne walks into a left hand.
Payne gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Battleaxe gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Marx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marx if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Marx.
Marx throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marx throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Marx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marx blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marx as he avoids it easily.
Marx throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marx.
Marx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Marx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Marx there.
Marx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Marx connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Marx as Jones shoots in.
Jones is looking to clinch but Marx is avoiding it.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones prevents Marx from escaping the position.
Marx takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marx's face.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marx is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Marx squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marx wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Marx is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Marx defends it well.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marx is looking to escape.
Jones won't let Marx get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Marx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Jones lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marx to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marx shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control but Marx is having none of it.
Jones won't let Marx get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marx's face.
Marx is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngannou Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marx misses with a few strikes there.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marx unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marx fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ngannou Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
Despite the aggression on Marx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Marx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marx throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marx is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Marx is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ngannou Jones!

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Knuckle lands with a nice body kick.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gabriel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knuckle's guard.#SUB2#
Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knuckle working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel cracks Knuckle with a solid left hand.
Gabriel lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground.
Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head.#T1#
Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knuckle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle wants to clinch but Gabriel slips to the side#TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.
Knuckle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel distracts Knuckle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel pushes down on Knuckle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Knuckle trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckle is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Knuckle wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckle sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Knuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel lands strikes from half guard.
Knuckle trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gabriel connects with a nice short shot to Knuckle's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel working the head and body with strikes.
Gabriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabriel 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. #ROC2#Knuckle is rocked!#SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knuckle defends it well.
Oh Knuckle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel.
Knuckle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gabriel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knuckle quite badly. Knuckle pulls Gabriel in close trying to recover. Gabriel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knuckle on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knuckle doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Gabriel!
A pretty intense looking Joao Gabriel took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'.

Event: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Skoog dodges the punch combination from Skull.
Skoog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skoog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skull shoots and misses
and Skoog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skull thinking.
Skull throws a lazy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skoog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skull on the side of the head.
Skoog keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Skull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skoog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skoog! But no joy.
Skull throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Skull tries to clinch but Skoog moves away
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Skoog.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skoog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Skoog! Skull is backing up but he can't get away as Skoog lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Skull and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Skoog!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Skoog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Skull spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry!'.

Event: RSE 28: Legions
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1#
Payne throws out a loose jab but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
Payne drops his hands momentarily and Marx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marx circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Marx ducks down to avoid it.
Marx avoids the head kick by Payne.
No joy there for Marx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marx manages to avoid it.
Marx scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Marx's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marx duly obliges.
Marx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne looks winded!
Marx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Payne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Marx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Max Payne's cut even more.
Marx lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Payne can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Marx and Payne drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Marx.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx!

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Gabriel with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily.
Knuckle misses with a combination #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabriel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckle's head.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard.
Knuckle wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knuckle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knuckle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knuckle! #REVR##T1#
Gabriel dodges the ground and pound from Knuckle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knuckle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knuckle's back!#SUB2#
Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Knuckle fending off the submission attempt from Gabriel. #SUB2#
Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2#
Gabriel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knuckle is defending well though. Gabriel let's go of the attempt for now.
Knuckle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Gabriel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gabriel working for a choke but Knuckle is defending well. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking to break Knuckle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knuckle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabriel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2#
Knuckle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knuckle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel.
Knuckle trying to control the hands but Gabriel breaks the grip. #ES#
Knuckle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gabriel off. It looks like it's working - Gabriel slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Knuckle displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Knuckle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabriel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gabriel working for a triangle but Knuckle defends it easily.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.#SUB2#
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily.
Knuckle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Knuckle from controlling successfully.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Knuckle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabriel is controlling him.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knuckle wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckle.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gabriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Knuckle's brow. #ES#
Knuckle pushes Gabriel off and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Gabriel feints the counter takedown.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Knuckle clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Knuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Knuckle won't allow it.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Knuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckle throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Gabriel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckle is retaining full guard.
Gabriel advances to half guard.
Gabriel slips a nice elbow through Knuckle's hands, connecting with Knuckle's forehead.
Gabriel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gabriel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knuckle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gabriel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Gabriel!
A determined Joao Gabriel didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Brandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Brandt dives in and scores a takedown into Skull's guard.
Brandt passes Skull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandt working Skull over with strikes.
Brandt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Skull won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt content to control rather than advance.
Skull is trying to stand back up but Brandt is controlling him
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Brandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Skull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skull is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandt winds up and cracks Skull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Skull won't allow it.
Brandt not doing much here.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brandt passes into side control, despite Skull's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Brandt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skull stops Brandt from passing to mount.
Brandt is staying tight to Skull's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brandt advances to full mount.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount.
Brandt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skull looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Brandt controlling from mount. #T3#
Skull wants to control but Brandt is having none of it.
Brandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount and Skull is in trouble!
Skull taking shots to the head.
Brandt controlling his opponent.
Skull is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Skull is bucking up trying to escape but Brandt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Skull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brandt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skull has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Brandt cracks Skull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandt unloading with bombs!
Brandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skull for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Brandt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Skull is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayan Brandt!
In defeat, Jack Skull stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry!'.

Event: RSE 19: Glorious Death
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Payne slips a straight right by Ramos.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a lazy head kick
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Payne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Payne misses
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos scores with a counter punch that sends Payne to the canvas! Ramos smells blood - he's punishing Payne with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Payne has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Ramos!

Event: RSE 19: Glorious Death
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Marx misses.
Anito throws a counter combo.
Anito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marx looks to land a combination. Anito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anito dodges the punch combination from Marx.
Anito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Anito lands a big head kick that sends Marx tumbling to the mat! Anito takes a step backwards and waves Marx back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Marx is rocked!
Marx throws a combination that misses
and Anito counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Marx out cold! What a finish! Anito is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Animo Anito!

Event: RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Spartan clinches up against the cage.
Skull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spartan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skull trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Skull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skull throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skull quickly recovers to half guard.
Skull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Skull is trying to get back to full guard.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartan wants to stand but Skull has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1#
Skull trying to control from the bottom.
Skull is not content to let Spartan control the position.
Skull wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Spartan is keen to just control but Skull is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skull is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'.

Event: RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023

Evan Knuckle had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.7, 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 Brian McFoy was cancelled.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Souza lands a jab to the head.
Payne throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Souza jumps guard.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard. #T1#
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Payne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josue Souza!

Event: RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Marx is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matson.
Marx throws a low kick, looking for Matson's leg but Matson calmly moves out of range.
Marx throws a series of punches but Matson avoids them all with ease.
Marx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matson works Marx's body with a nice hook.
Matson dodges the punch combination from Marx.
A countering left hand to the body from Matson misses.
A swing and a miss from Marx.
Marx swinging wildly here.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matson.#CL2#
Matson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matson.
Matson slows down the pace here.
Matson lands with a short shot to the head.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marx throws a right hand that Matson ducks under and follows up with a left that Matson also avoids with ease.
Matson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marx to score with a decent uppercut.
Marx misses with a straight left.
Matson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marx.
Marx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx walks straight into a right hand from Matson - that's dropped him! Matson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marx from any more punishment! Marx complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Matson!
After winning the bout, Tommy Matson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckle is defended easily by Lopez.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Knuckle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez catches Knuckle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Lopez.#ROC#Knuckle is rocked!#T1#
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knuckle - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lopez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Lopez!
Our winner, Pepe Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Evan Knuckle had this to say: 'He was lucky'.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 6
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Killer tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer throws a quick counter head kick but Payne was just out of range.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Killer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Killer lands a right hook to the body.
Payne tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Payne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Killer closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like X Caillat Killer has been cut.
Killer is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killer slips under a jab from Payne.#T1#
Payne is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Payne shuts the power down on Killer. Lights out, game over! Payne is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Payne!

Event: RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Marx misses with a series of wild punches.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marx.
Marx plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Temos Kanne has been cut.
Marx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marx misses with the combination.
Kanne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marx sizes up Kanne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marx throws a lazy head kick
and Kanne counters with a straight right hand.
Kanne seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Marx shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kanne is backing up but Marx catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kanne covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Marx Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx!

Event: RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
DC takes a head kick and keeps coming. #KD2#
Skull lands a big head kick that sends DC tumbling to the mat! Skull takes a step backwards and waves DC back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#DC is rocked!#CL2#
Skull clinches up against the cage.
Oh DC is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DC misses with a knee to the head.
DC seems to have got his legs back now.
DC definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DC tries for a takedown but Skull manages to get underhooks.
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!
DC wants a takedown but no success here.
DC is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Skull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull jabs DC to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skull lands a brutal head kick. DC looks out on his feet and Skull throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jack Skull!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Skull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daniel DC spoke after the fight, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.

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