Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 20 - Robben v Botond
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
Dempsey throws a poor cross that misses
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jubli.
Liam Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey with the inside leg kick.
Dempsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dempsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jubli's sensitive parts.
Dempsey with a nice calf kick.
We've been told by Jubli's head coaches at Zanshin MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jubli looks to throw the jab but Dempsey is out of range.
Dempsey swings for the body but Jubli moves out of range.
Jubli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Dempsey lands.
Jubli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Dempsey.
Jubli throws an overhand right that lands on Dempsey's shoulder, as Dempsey tries to avoid the shot.
Jubli is breathing heavily.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Jubli moves out of range.
Jubli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jubli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jubli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Dempsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jubli walks into a straight right hand from Dempsey.
A nice combination there by Jubli.
Jubli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jubli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Jubli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dempsey.
Dempsey clobbers Jubli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dempsey connects with a body shot that sends Jubli's belly button to the back.
Dempsey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dempsey throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dempsey with the inside leg kick.
Jubli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Jubli moves out of range.
Jubli throws a big counter combination but Dempsey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dempsey throws a good cross that connects.
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Dempsey lands a big uppercut and Jubli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jubli looks OK. Dempsey waves Jubli back to his feet!#ROC2#Jubli is rocked!#T2#
Dempsey fakes the body blow, causing Jubli to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jubli goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Dempsey!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Dempsey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RMMA - Montreal 3
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Yurchon rushes Wheels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Yurchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yurchon takes one on the button.
Wheels throws a right hand that Yurchon ducks under and follows up with a left that Yurchon also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Yurchon has closed the distance and engaged Wheels in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Yurchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yurchon backs up against the cage.
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#
Yurchon has Wheels up against the cage in a clinch.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheels prevents a body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon presses Wheels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yurchon lands a right hand. #T1#
Wheels is trying to pull guard but Yurchon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yurchon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yurchon tries to land knees in the clinch but Wheels avoids the damage to the body.
Wheels is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Wheels wants to get back to striking at distance but Yurchon won't allow it.
Yurchon pushes off an throws an elbow but Wheels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wheels is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon is controlling him.
Yurchon missing with knees to the body.
Yurchon keeps control of Wheels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wheels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wheels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Yurchon.
Nice body punch from Yurchon. #BC2#
Yurchon manages to break the clinch.
Larry Wheels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Yurchon closes the distance and clinches.
Yurchon works on Wheels's body with a couple of short punches.
Yurchon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yurchon digs a right hand underneath Wheels's ribcage. Wheels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wheels is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wheels avoiding damage as Yurchon throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yurchon has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurchon gets through Wheels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wheels backwards.
Yurchon works on Wheels's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yurchon closes the distance and clinches.
Yurchon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yurchon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wheels backwards. #BC2#
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yurchon drives through and clinches with Wheels against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yurchon. #BC2#
Yurchon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheels misses with a left hand
and Yurchon counters with a crisp right that sends Wheels to the canvas! Yurchon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazar Yurchon!
An intense looking Nazar Yurchon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My last fight was a minor setback. I want all these undefeated prospects, I can take em all. I WANT MY BELT BACK!'.

Event: RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Jubli lands a glancing blow to the side of Shelbey's head.
Shelbey throws a nice looking combination but Jubli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shelbey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jubli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelbey.
Shelbey throws a right hand that misses
and Jubli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jubli moves out of range as Shelbey strikes.
Jubli staying out of range there.
Shelbey misses with a straight left.
Shelbey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Shelbey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelbey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jubli moves away.
Shelbey throws a shot from downtown. Jubli moves away and avoids it.
Jubli throwing a counter right hand but Shelbey manages to avoid it.
Shelbey looks to score with a jab to the body but Jubli is just out of range.
Jubli appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Jubli's head coaches at Zanshin MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shelbey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jubli throws a big shot that misses.
Jubli ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Johnny Shelbey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jubli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jubli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelbey was well out of range. Poor timing from Jubli.#T1#
Shelbey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jubli was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelbey.
Jubli looks to score with a jab to the body but Shelbey is just out of range.
Shelbey loads up on a big right hand but Jubli slips the punch.
Jubli feinted with a counter takedown.
Shelbey takes one to the chin there.
Shelbey jabs Jubli right on the nose. Jubli blinks but takes it well.
Jubli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelbey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Shelbey lands a big right hand that sends Jubli crashing to the mat! Shelbey stays standing though and waves Jubli back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelbey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Jubli is rocked!
Jubli is looking to wear down Shelbey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shelbey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Jubli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jubli is breathing heavily.
Jubli moves away from the strike by Shelbey.
Jubli seems to have got his legs back now.
Shelbey throws a shot to the body.
Jubli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelbey moves away.
Jubli misses with a few strikes there.
Shelbey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shelbey swings for the body but Jubli moves out of range. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Jubli.
Shelbey connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Shelbey.
Shelbey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jubli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelbey jabs Jubli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shelbey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shelbey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shelbey moves out of range as Jubli strikes.
Jubli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shelbey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shelbey cracks Jubli with an open hand slap.
Jubli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jubli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelbey drops Jubli with a big left hand! Jubli is injured, injured bad! Shelbey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Shelbey!
Johnny Shelbey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Wheels lands a slapping body shot.
Boryszko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wheels connects with a right hand. Boryszko shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Boryszko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wheels ducks under a wild hook from Boryszko.#CL#
Boryszko takes the fight into the clinch.
Boryszko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boryszko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boryszko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wheels struggles to land a body shot inside as Boryszko controls his hands.
Boryszko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Wheels jumps into guard, dragging Boryszko to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Boryszko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wheels, up you get!
Larry Wheels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryszko throws an overhand right that lands on Wheels's shoulder, as Wheels tries to avoid the shot.
Boryszko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boryszko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boryszko cracks Wheels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Larry Wheels has been cut.
Boryszko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wheels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Boryszko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wheels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Boryszko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boryszko.
Wheels looks winded!
Good body shot from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boryszko.
A hook to the body from Boryszko.
Boryszko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boryszko presses Wheels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boryszko lands a nice shot to the body.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boryszko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boryszko is leaning against Wheels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Boryszko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a right hand.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Boryszko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boryszko lands a left hand. #ROC#Wheels is rocked!#T2#
A short right from Boryszko.
Wheels is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryszko finish him?
Boryszko works on Wheels's body with a couple of short punches.
Boryszko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wheels to his knees! Boryszko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzesimir Boryszko!
A very excited looking Krzesimir Boryszko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ridley swings for the body but Grov moves out of range.
Ridley throws an off balance right hand
and Grov counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley misses the shot to the body.
Grov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley lands with a nice body punch.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grov moves away.
Ridley blocks a jab.
Grov throws a looping overhand right but Ridley ducks down to avoid it.
Grov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grov misses with a wild body shot.
Grov throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grov.#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grov did well to prevent Ridley getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grov keeps control of the position easily here as Ridley tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ridley tries to escape but Grov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy.#SUB#
Grov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ridley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grov.
Ridley trying to control the action but Grov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Ridley fending off the submission attempt from Grov.
Ridley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Ridley tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Ridley working to try and regain half guard.
Ridley just holding on.#SUB#
Grov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ridley frees his head quite easily.
Grov content just to control the position here.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Grov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ridley frees his head quite easily.
Grov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ridley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov wants to take Ridley's back here but Ridley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Grov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ridley is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ridley tries to hold on but Grov postures up.#SUB#
Grov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ridley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ridley shrugs it off. #SUB#
Grov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ridley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ridley! #SUB#
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Grov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ridley doesn't defend quickly enough and Grov has managed to lock this one up! Can Ridley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliss Grov!

Event: RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Ossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steelstorm is just out of range.
Steelstorm wants to counter the offense by Ossman and move into the clinch position.
Ossman blocks a jab.
Steelstorm with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Steelstorm.
Ossman misses with an uppercut.
Ossman lands an overhand right.
Steelstorm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steelstorm needs to keep his hands up - Ossman had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steelstorm connects with a right hand. Ossman shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Steelstorm.
Ossman attempts a counter takedown but Steelstorm avoids it well and moves away.
Ossman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Steelstorm misses.
Steelstorm looks to land a left hand but Ossman moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ossman clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Ossman lands with a right to the head.
Steelstorm is trying to force a seperation but Ossman has the dominant position.
Steelstorm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ossman lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Steelstorm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ossman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steelstorm to the mat. Steelstorm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steelstorm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ossman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ossman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ossman throwing strikes but missing.
Ossman won't allow Steelstorm to get back to his feet.
Ossman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steelstorm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ossman stops Steelstorm from standing up. #ES2#
Steelstorm has his feet on Ossman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Steelstorm.
Ossman works Steelstorm's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ossman with a nice cross.
Steelstorm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ossman.
Ossman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ossman tries to move into range but Steelstorm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steelstorm throws the left hand but Ossman avoids the punch easily.
Ossman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steelstorm needs to keep his hands up - Ossman had a free shot at his head there.
Steelstorm throws a jab when Ossman was well out of range.
Ossman cracks Steelstorm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ossman lands a jab.
Steelstorm jabs Ossman right on the nose. Ossman blinks but takes it well.
Ossman works the jab nicely.
Ossman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steelstorm to score with a decent uppercut.
Ossman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steelstorm misses with a hook.#T3#
Steelstorm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Ossman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steelstorm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ossman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steelstorm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ossman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ossman working the ground and pound but Steelstorm is defending the strikes.
Steelstorm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ossman.
Steelstorm tries to escape but Ossman is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steelstorm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steelstorm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steelstorm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ossman.
Steelstorm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ossman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Steelstorm is trying to buck Ossman off.
Ossman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steelstorm is not content to let Ossman control the position. #T4#
Ossman advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ossman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ossman breaks from Steelstorm's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ossman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steelstorm avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ossman.
Steelstorm trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ossman controlling the position easily from mount.
Steelstorm wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steelstorm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Steelstorm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ossman cracks Steelstorm with an open hand slap.
Ossman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steelstorm can do to turn this around?
Steelstorm throws a hook but Ossman blocks it.
Ossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steelstorm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ossman slips under a jab.
Marty Ossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ossman tries to clinch there but Steelstorm circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steelstorm blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Ossman has hold of one of Steelstorm's legs. Steelstorm is fighting the takedown attempt but Ossman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Steelstorm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Steelstorm misses with some punches.
Ossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelstorm.
Ossman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Steelstorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Ossman.#T1#
Steelstorm misses with a straight left.
Ossman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ossman drives through with a takedown into Steelstorm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steelstorm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ossman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ossman working some strikes from top position.
Ossman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ossman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ossman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steelstorm's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelstorm keeping moving, preventing Ossman from controlling successfully.
Ossman stops Steelstorm from standing up.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is working from the bottom. #T2#
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet but Ossman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ossman landing with the ground and pound.
Steelstorm is looking to stand up but Ossman isn't so interested in that idea.
Ossman throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Steelstorm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ossman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Ossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ossman.
Ossman lands a nice uppercut.
Ossman can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steelstorm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it. #T3#
Steelstorm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
A short left from Ossman. #TD#
Ossman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steelstorm is looking to stand up but Ossman isn't so interested in that idea.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is working from the bottom.
Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steelstorm wants to stand and escape but Ossman is having none of it.
Marty Ossman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ossman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ossman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steelstorm is trying to stand back up but Ossman is controlling him #T4#
Steelstorm taking some punishment here, with Ossman in his half guard.
Ossman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ossman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steelstorm's head.
Ossman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ossman working the head and body with strikes.
Ossman trying to pass the guard but Steelstorm defending well.
Steelstorm is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ossman is looking to advance position but Steelstorm won't allow it.
Steelstorm pushes Ossman off looking to stand but Ossman dives back in and keeps control.
Ossman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ossman wants to take a breather but Steelstorm is having none of it.
Steelstorm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ossman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ossman.
Ossman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ossman pushes Steelstorm up against the cage in a clinch.
Ossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
Ossman lands with a right to the head.
Steelstorm works on Ossman's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Ossman is trying to trip Steelstorm. He has hold of a leg but Steelstorm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ossman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Steelstorm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steelstorm wants to stand up but Ossman is controlling him.
Ossman wants to pass the guard but Steelstorm is keeping the position.
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet but Ossman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steelstorm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ossman. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it.
Steelstorm misses with a punch to the body.
Ossman lands a left hand.
Steelstorm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ossmans head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steelstorm.
Ossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ossman lands a right hand.
Steelstorm can't break the clinch.
Steelstorm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelstorm.
Steelstorm is trying to push Ossman away but Ossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steelstorm taking a breather.
Ossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steelstorm's efforts to push away.
Steelstorm doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Steelstorm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steelstorm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Ossman slips under a jab.
Steelstorm cracks Ossman with an open hand slap.
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!
Steelstorm throws a looping overhand right but Ossman ducks down to avoid it.
Ossman loads up on a big right hand but Steelstorm slips the punch.
Steelstorm throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ossman counters with a takedown into side control.
Ossman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steelstorm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ossman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steelstorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ossman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steelstorm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ossman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Steelstorm's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steelstorm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ossman is controlling him well.
Ossman fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Ossman scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Ossman crashes against the mat.
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ossman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominic Steelstorm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steelstorm misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steelstorm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ossman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ossman prevents Steelstorm from escaping the position.
Ossman controlling the position from side mount.
Steelstorm throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ossman takes a little break here. Steelstorm wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ossman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steelstorm for as long as he can get away with.
Steelstorm striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ossman lands with a hook. Steelstorm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steelstorm misses with a hook #TD#
and Ossman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steelstorm's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman!
An intense looking Marty Ossman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'LET'S GOOOO! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cobb feints and as Wheels raises his hands in defense, Cobb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wheels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cobb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wheels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cobb has picked Wheels up and slammed him! Wheels can't keep hold of the triangle and Cobb manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well.
Wheels is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cobb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wheels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wheels is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Cobb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #SUB2#
Cobb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wheels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
Wheels is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cobb seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Wheels looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cobb passes into side control!#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well.
Wheels is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Wheels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wheels looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wheels defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cobb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Wheels looking for subs off his back but Cobb has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Wheels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobb pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Wheels with the active half guard here but Cobb passes nicely into side control.
Wheels is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cobb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cobb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wheels is in trouble now - Cobb has advanced to mount!
Wheels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wheels has given up his back here. Will Cobb look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Cobb is persistently looking for the submission but Wheels is defending it well.
Wheels tries to break free. #SUB2#
Cobb working for a choke but Wheels is defending well.
Wheels is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB2#
Cobb looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Wheels won't enjoy being in this position. Cobb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wheels is tapping - it's over boys! Cobb picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bronson Cobb!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Juan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steelstorm.
Juan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Steelstorm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juan has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Don Juan has been cut.
Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steelstorm goes for a small jab and connects. Now Steelstorm goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Juan stumbles back but Steelstorm runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Juan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Juan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Steelstorm!
Dominic Steelstorm decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Don Juan had this to say: 'Thank you guys. Next time i break his arm!'.

Event: RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Gadowski connects with a looping right hand.
Jubli with a hook.
Gadowski walks into a stiff left hand from Jubli.
Gadowski throws a big shot that misses.
Jubli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jubli takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Jubli does it's job there.
Jubli throws a shot to the body.
Jubli tests Gadowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gadowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadowski get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gadowski stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Jubli runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anshul Jubli!

Event: FCL 78 - Sitsongrit vs Ridley
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Ridley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridley throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ridley gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ridley in side control, throwing shots but Sitsongrit defends.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Ridley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridley stalling.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to control Ridley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Ridley prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit controlling the position well.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Ridley off but Ridley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ridley is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ridley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Ridley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridley stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Ridley's midsection.#T3#
Sitsongrit jabs at Ridley's body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridley.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Ridley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Ridley.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Ridley staying out of range there.
Ridley throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ridley takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit cracks Ridley with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ridley tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sitsongrit pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ridley is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Swag Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Swag Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SubZERO vs the Goat Herder
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Ertman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ertman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Ertman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ertman swings for the body but Fury moves out of range. #CL#
Ertman forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury looking to stall.
Fury lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ertman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ertman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards. #ROC#Fury is rocked!
Ertman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Ertman finish him?
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
Ertman lands a left hand.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ertman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ertman tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury misses with a looping right.#T1#
Fury throws a low kick but Ertman avoids it.#CL#
Ertman instigates a clinch.
Fury can't break the clinch.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ertman throws a big uppercut that drops Fury! More strikes from Ertman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fury lies dazed against the cage as Ertman celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Ertman!
Erwin Ertman 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: Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Wheels swinging wildly here.
Wiggins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wiggins scores with a nice strike.
Wheels checks a low kick from Wiggins.
Wiggins needs to keep his hands up - Wheels had a free shot at his head there.
Wiggins lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Larry Wheels has been cut.
Wiggins takes one on the button.
Wiggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wiggins throws a right hand that misses
and Wheels counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheels misses with an uppercut.
Wheels blocks a head kick by Wiggins.
Wheels moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wheels does it's job there.
Wiggins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Wiggins walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Wheels.#ROC2#Wiggins is rocked!
Nice jab there from Wheels.
Oh Wiggins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wheels lands an uppercut, right on the button! Wiggins tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Wheels!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Aliev slips under a jab.
Steelstorm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steelstorm misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Aliev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steelstorm tries to kick Aliev off but Aliev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aliev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steelstorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aliev moves nicely into side control.
Steelstorm tries to escape but Aliev is in control. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliev trying to control the action but Steelstorm is working from the bottom. #T1#
Steelstorm pushes Aliev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aliev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steelstorm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aliev is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Aliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steelstorm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Aliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steelstorm, who protects the arm well.
Steelstorm is trying to buck Aliev off.#T2#
Aliev taking a breather here.
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working. #SUB2#
Aliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steelstorm is pushing Aliev's head away, looking to escape. Aliev manages to hold on to the position though.
Aliev wants to control but Steelstorm is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well. #SUB2#
Steelstorm is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Aliev take his back! Uh oh - Aliev has got a rear naked choke here! Steelstorm is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iskender Aliev!

Event: Can the Golden Boy Stop Gibbs?
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Kataski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kataski gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fury. That's going to slow Kataski down. #TD2#
Kataski shoots in and gets a takedown into Fury's guard.
Kataski lands a couple of elbows.
Kataski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kataski works over Fury with some ground and pound from guard.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury wants to stand and escape but Kataski is having none of it.
Kataski trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is looking to stand up but Kataski isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Fury pushes Kataski off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Kataski's head back. #T1##TD2#
Kataski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Kataski sits in half guard.
Fury pushes Kataski off looking to stand but Kataski dives back in and keeps control.
Kataski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kataski 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.
Kataski is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fury tries to kick Kataski off but Kataski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fury on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kataski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kataski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!#T2#
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. Kataski connects with a nice short shot to Fury's temple.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kataski prevents Fury from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kataski lands a nice short elbow.
Kataski is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kataski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kataski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kataski lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fury quite badly. Fury pulls Kataski in close trying to recover. Kataski postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fury on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fury doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koshi Kataski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1#
Jubli lands a jab to Ji Sung's midsection.#KD2#
Jubli drops Ji Sung with a left right combo! Jubli follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Ji Sung is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jubli looks up at the clock and then as Ji Sung takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jubli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Ji Sung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jubli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Sung tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jubli easily slips into full mount!
Jubli throws some wild stikes that Ji Sung manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Jubli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jubli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jubli looking to finish with strikes here!
Jubli cracks Ji Sung with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jubli lands a big shot to the head and Ji Sung winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anshul Jubli!
Cha Ji Sung was interviewed post fight and said 'This lost is nothing compared to my ambicion, so let's get back to training for my next fight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Missel is looking to clinch but Jubli is avoiding it.
Missel goes for a double leg but Jubli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jubli continues to drive forward.
Jubli wants to counter the offense by Missel and move into the clinch position.
Jubli lands a shoulder strike.
Missel being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jubli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jubli lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jubli breaks from the clinch.
Missel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jubli scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel walks into a left hand.
Missel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jubli's waist but Jubli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Missel off to one side.
Jubli connects with a body shot that sends Missel's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jubli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Missel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Missel is breathing heavily.
Jubli thuds his right hand into Missel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Jubli cracks Missel with a big right hand and Missel goes down!#ROC2#Missel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jubli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Missel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Missel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jubli.
Jubli distracts Missel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jubli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jubli throws a big right hand that misses.
Missel seems to have got his legs back now.
Jubli trying to control the position from guard on top but Missel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubli lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Jubli stands up from Missel's guard - Jubli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jubli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Jubli connects with the punch.
Jubli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Missel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Jubli moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Missel goes down! Can Jubli finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Joe Missel has been cut.
Missel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jubli landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Missel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Missel keeping moving, preventing Jubli from controlling successfully.
Jubli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jubli's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Missel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jubli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jubli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Missel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Jubli stays in close to Missel's body and controls the position.
Jubli is looking to work some ground and pound but Missel has wrist control.
Missel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jubli controls the pace.
Jubli landing with the ground and pound.
Jubli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jubli trying to control but Missel is working from the bottom.
Jubli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Missel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jubli throwing strikes but missing.
Missel 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.
Jubli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jubli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Missel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jubli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Missel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jubli on the ground.
Jubli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jubli with a nice head shot there.
Missel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jubli trying to control the position from guard on top but Missel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anshul Jubli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Missel'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##KD2#
Jubli drops Missel with a left and a right! Oh, Missel is hurt - Jubli dives into side control looking to finish!
Jubli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jubli tries to score with some ground and pound. Missel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jubli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Jubli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jubli looks up at the clock and then as Missel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jubli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jubli looks up at the clock and then as Missel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jubli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jubli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jubli misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jubli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Jubli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jubli lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Jubli drops Missel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Missel! Jubli dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anshul Jubli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2025

#R1##CL#
Wickline clinches with his opponent.
Wickline wants to take the fight to the mat but Jubli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jubli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jubli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wickline jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jubli walks away with a smile on his face. Wickline gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wickline is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Wickline drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jubli manages to get back to half guard.
Jubli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jubli looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wickline is defending well. Jubli quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wickline has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jubli celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anshul Jubli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Wheels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wheels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wheels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wheels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Wheels in his guard.#REVB#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheels is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wheels is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheels trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wheels won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheels is one step ahead there. #ES#
Magomedov pushes Wheels off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Wheels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wheels manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Wheels's guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Wheels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wheels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wheels is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Wheels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wheels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wheels is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Wheels moves into full guard.
Wheels keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Wheels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB##T2#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wheels controlling him for the moment.
Wheels trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov looking to control.
Wheels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to control but Wheels passes into half guard. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheels on the ground.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Wheels has advanced to mount!
Wheels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Wheels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheels has a good base and remains in mount.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #T4#
Magomedov holds on to Wheels as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wheels avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Wheels has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Wheels pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wheels trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Larry Wheels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Wheels 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheels is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Magomedov 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#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Wheels defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Wheels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheels.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wheels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wheels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheels gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheels 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Wheels!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Gallegos throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Fury.
Fury tries to clinch but Gallegos moves out of range.
Gallegos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Gallegos. #CL#
Fury clinches with his opponent.
Gallegos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallegos is keeping busy.
Fury wants to stall.
Maybe Fury would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
Fury can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is looking to control Gallegos's arms but Gallegos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fury has his back to the cage.
Fury taking a breather.
Gallegos prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
Gallegos throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Gallegos working aggressively here. #T1#
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Gallegos is controlling him.
Fury wants to break free but Gallegos has control.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fury. #BC2#
Gallegos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallegos tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury throws a quick counter head kick but Gallegos was just out of range.#TD2#
Gallegos shoots in and bounces Fury off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fury pushes a forearm under Gallegos's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gallegos is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Fury!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Chavan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hodge back to the cage. Chavan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavan scores with a head kick. Hodge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavan. That's going to slow Hodge down.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavan as he avoids it easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavan swivels and escapes.
Chavan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chavan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hodge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavan tries to avoid it but Hodge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavan to the ground. Chavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge looks for a takedown but Chavan sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavan counters with a nice body shot.
Chavan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavan pinned against the cage. Chavan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Hodge instigates a clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Chavan manages to break the clinch.
Hodge darts in looking for a takedown but Chavan gets double underhooks and turns Hodge into the cage.
Chavan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Hodge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Hodge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Hodge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chavan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Hodge 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.#CL2#
Hodge has Chavan up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Hodge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chavan can't fight it off and eventually Hodge manages to take the fight to the floor. Chavan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Hodge is stalling in the full guard.
Chavan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chavan tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Chavan wriggles free and stands up.
Hodge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavan thumps Hodge with a low kick.
Hodge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shubham Chavan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Hodge tries to get set, Chavan tries to push him back and clinch up but Hodge manages to avoid the attempt.
Hodge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Chavan both land. Nice combination.
Chavan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavan is looking for a counter combo.
Chavan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge dives in and grabs Chavan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavan pushes down on Hodge's head and hops out.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavan quickly recovers to half guard.
Chavan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hodge on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge is pressing down on Chavan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavan is holding on for now.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Chavan is refusing to be controlled, as Hodge sits in half guard.
Hodge content to control rather than advance.
Slade Hodge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hodge is pressing down on Chavan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavan is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hodge can do to turn this around?
Chavan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavan throws a big counter combination but Hodge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavan on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hodge trying to move into half guard but instead Chavan has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Chavan wants to get up but he can't break Hodge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.#SU#
Chavan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavan misses with a double jab.
Chavan throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chavan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Chavan's guard.
Hodge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hodge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chavan's guard.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge wants to advance to full mount but Chavan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shubham Chavan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hodge scores with a takedown into Chavan's guard.
Hodge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavan is keeping the position for now.
Hodge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Hodge pushing down on Chavan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hodge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hodge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hodge controlling the pace.
Hodge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hodge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hodge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chavan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hodge controlling from mount. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Hodge.#SUB2#
Hodge has isolated one of Chavan's arms. Chavan looking to fight him off but Hodge twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slade Hodge!
Slade Hodge 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: BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Deshpande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shanks.
Deshpande misses with a low kick.
Shanks lands a jab.
Nice shot by Shanks.
Deshpande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shanks. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Deshpande sends Shanks down but not out. Deshpande dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Shoyoroll Shanks has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shanks is looking for a sweep.
Shanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shanks gets full guard.#SUB#
Shanks has his foot on Deshpande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deshpande works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Shanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Shanks, not yet.
Deshpande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shanks looking for a triangle here. Deshpande is fighting it but it looks tight! Shanks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Deshpande is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shoyoroll Shanks!

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