Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 18 - Curtis v Diaz
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Beneteau.
Beneteau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Ossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Ossman throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ossman fails to land.
Ossman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beneteau wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beneteau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ossman misses with a knee to the head.
Beneteau blocking some punches.
Ossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beneteau's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneteau looking to stall. #T1#
Beneteau is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
Beneteau blocking some punches.
Ossman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ossman.
Ossman lands an elbow that stopped Beneteau in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Ossman.
Ossman goes for a takedown attempt but Beneteau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ossman shoots in for a takedown but Beneteau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ossman misses with a double jab.
Ossman wants to clinch
and Beneteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beneteau tries to work over Ossman's front leg with a kick but Ossman checks it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ossman. Beneteau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneteau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beneteau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ossman lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneteau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ossman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Ossman moves into range and clinches up with Beneteau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beneteau. #BC2#
Beneteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ossman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Ossman does no damage.
Beneteau throws out a counter right but Ossman avoids it with no problem.
Beneteau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneteau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ossman with a body shot.
Beneteau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ossman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beneteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Beneteau lands.
Ossman looks for a takedown but Beneteau sprawls well.
Beneteau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ossman misses the body punch
and Beneteau counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Ossman! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blase Beneteau!
Blase Beneteau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Wu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wu.
Porker throws a counter combo.
Wu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wu lands a body shot.
Jab from Wu.
Porker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Wu lands a left and a right that send Porker crashing to the mat, dazed. Wu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Porker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Porter Porker has been cut.
Porker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Porker.
Porker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wu finish him?
Wu flashes Porker a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Porker's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Porker crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talan Wu!
Talan Wu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Porter Porker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shout out to the Pig Pen sorry I lost I Luh y'all'.

Event: MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
FrownFelter slips under a jab.
FrownFelter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Erthegg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows FrownFelter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
FrownFelter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
FrownFelter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erthegg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
FrownFelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Erthegg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erthegg looking to hit a scissor sweep but FrownFelter is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erthegg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FrownFelter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erthegg's head.
FrownFelter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
FrownFelter wants to control from the top but Erthegg keeps moving.
Erthegg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erthegg has momentary wrist control but FrownFelter slips an elbow through the middle.
FrownFelter stands up over Erthegg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Erthegg trying to control the position.
Erthegg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. FrownFelter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Erthegg trying to control but FrownFelter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
FrownFelter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erthegg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
FrownFelter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Erthegg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
FrownFelter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erthegg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Erthegg passes into half guard.
FrownFelter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Erthegg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Erthegg's back!
FrownFelter keeps control of the position as Erthegg tries to break free.
FrownFelter lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FrownFelter looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
FrownFelter lands punches and elbows.
FrownFelter scores with punches to the body.
FrownFelter is working the ground and pound. Can Erthegg escape?
FrownFelter is landing with strikes. Erthegg can't take much more of this.#ROC2#Erthegg is rocked!
FrownFelter looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Oh Erthegg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
FrownFelter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
FrownFelter has Erthegg flattened out and is raining down punches.
FrownFelter has Erthegg flattened out and is raining down punches.
FrownFelter lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Can Erthegg hold on?! FrownFelter is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
FrownFelter lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by FrownFelter.
FrownFelter looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
FrownFelter looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
FrownFelter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
FrownFelter is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Erthegg is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken FrownFelter!
During a confident post fight interview, Ken FrownFelter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Porker dodges the punch combination from Code.
Porker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Code scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Code tries to clinch but Porker moves out of range.
Porker is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Code throws a right hand that misses
and Porker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Code showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porker. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Code. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Code moves into the clinch successfully.
Porker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Porker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damari Code seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porker throws a sloppy head kick and Code moves out of range easily.
Code tries to counter with a clinch but Porker shakes him off and moves away.
Code scores with a three punch combo!
Code looks to clinch
and Porker counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Porker tries to move into range but Code moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Code clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porker tries to break the clinch but Code is controlling the position.
Code lands a hook that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Porker just leaning against Code, taking a breather. #BC2#
Code escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porker jabs at Code's body.
Code tries to bum rush Porker with a series of wild strikes but Porker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Code moves out of range as Porker throws a body kick.
Code now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Porker throws an off balance right hand
and Code counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Code moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Porker throws a right hand that Code ducks under and follows up with a left that Code also avoids with ease.
Porker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4##CL2#
Code moves into the clinch successfully.
Porker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Porker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Porker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Code backwards.
Porker lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Porker breaks from the clinch.
Porker moves away from the strike by Code.
Porker misses with a looping left.
Code tries to counter by closing the distance.
Code's corner calls for a 1-2. Code obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Code misses with a body shot.
Porker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damari Code will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Code throws a right and a left that both miss.
Code throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Porker counters with a crisp one two that drops Code! Porker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Code to his feet! Code is in big trouble!
Code misses with a left hand #KD#
and Porker counters with a nice right hand that sends Code toppling to the canvas! Code scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Porker finish him?!#ROC#Code is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damari Code has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Code switches off momentarily and Porker cracks him with a monster right hand! Code topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Porker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Porker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porter Porker!
Porter Porker looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I JUST CARACKED THE CHEAT CODE!! IF YOU COME FOR THE PIG, YOU BEST NOT MISS!!! Shout out to the Pig Pen I Luh y'all, WHERE MY PIGGAS AT.'.

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: IFA 28: The End
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Muratov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muratov's half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Muratov tries to kick Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich off but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich 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.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich drops an elbow to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov tries to kick Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich off but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich 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.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muratov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Muratov is looking to escape.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich won't let Muratov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is landing with some decent strikes but Muratov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Muratov is trying to stand up.#T2##SUB#
Muratov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Muratov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich!
Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I wanna stay humble bratha but I will smesh erebody'.

Event: RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.
Ossman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman has his takedown stuffed
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ossman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Ossman's shoulder, as Ossman tries to avoid the shot.
Ossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ossman has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Ossman slips the punch.
Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kayne Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ossman's head backwards.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Ossman's head back.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ossman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Ossman seems unphased.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ossman swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tucker works the jab nicely.
Ossman misses with a right hand
and Ossman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Ossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ossman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Tucker.
Ossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tucker clobbers Ossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ossman takes one on the button.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Ossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Ossman wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ossman misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ossman ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
Ossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kayne Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ossman throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker lands an overhand right.
Ossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker's corner calls for a 1-2. Tucker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kayne Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ossman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Ossman with an uppercut!
Tucker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ossman moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Ossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker thuds his right hand into Ossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Ossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kayne Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ossman throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Tucker connects with a jab.
Ossman misses with an uppercut
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Tucker lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker defending well as Ossman loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker scores with a hook.
Tucker scores with a jab. Ossman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.
Tucker lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Ossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ossman slips under a jab.
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ossman.
Tucker sizes up Ossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Tucker as he connects with a hook.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Ossman counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ossman connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
Ossman misses with a looping right.
Ossman misses with a double jab
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ossman throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ossman circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ossman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ossman missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kayne Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tucker staying out of range there.
Ossman throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker cracks Ossman with a good jab.
Ossman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Tucker.
Ossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tucker finds it's way round the side to connect with Ossman's head.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Ossman throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Ossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tucker cracks Ossman with a good jab.
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ossman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Tucker catches Ossman right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Ossman is rocked!
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Oh Ossman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Ossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tucker! Ossman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayne Tucker!

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 2
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porker.
Alvarez wants to clinch.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Porker stalling in the clinch.
Porker working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Porker blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porker or not.
Porker is trying to break free.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porker is breathing heavily.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Porker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Porker takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Alvarez drops Porker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Porker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Porker is rocked!#T3#
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Oh Porker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez presses Porker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez dips a shoulder and cracks Porker with a mighty uppercut! Porker falls back against the cage and Alvarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Porker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alvarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Alvarez!
Joao Alvarez 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 Porter Porker had this to say: 'Shout out to the Pig Pen sorry I lost I Luh y'all'.

Event: Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 2025

172 cm
27 yrs
152 lbs

168 cm
27 yrs
149 lbs

Erthegg

Salerno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shteve Erthegg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Radley Salerno!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erthegg stuffs the takedown.
Erthegg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salerno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salerno.
Erthegg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Salerno rushes Erthegg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erthegg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shteve Erthegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Erthegg is pressed up against the cage. Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erthegg down to the mat. Erthegg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Salerno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erthegg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erthegg (0) vs (4) Salerno
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salerno swings around for an armbar but Erthegg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salerno's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (2) vs (4) Salerno
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (2) vs (6) Salerno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno trying to pass the guard but Erthegg defending well.
Erthegg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salerno is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Salerno is thwarting Erthegg's attempts to control the position.
Salerno trying to mount his opponent but Erthegg defends it. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erthegg wants to control but Salerno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erthegg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erthegg (6) vs (6) Salerno
Erthegg controls the action.
Salerno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Erthegg keeps control of the position easily here as Salerno tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Erthegg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Erthegg keeps control of the position as Salerno tries to break free.
Salerno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Erthegg controlling the positon.
Salerno rolls, trying to escape but Erthegg keeps control of the position.
Salerno keeps trying to improve his position.
Salerno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Erthegg's guard. Nice work there by Salerno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (6) vs (8) Salerno#T3##SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno trying to control but Erthegg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salerno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erthegg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Salerno looking to pass the guard.
Erthegg trying to control the position.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Erthegg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salerno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Salerno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Salerno content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Erthegg has locked up a guillotine! Erthegg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Salerno is holding on here and Erthegg must be using up a lot of energy. Salerno has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Erthegg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shteve Erthegg!
Post fight, Shteve Erthegg stared into the camera and said 'What it do, Erthegg crew, ayy man listen I'll fight anyone and everyone I'm not scared of NOBODY'.

Event: MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Erthegg walks into a stiff left hand from Rice.
Rice lands a nice shot to the body.
Rice throws a series of strikes that have Erthegg backpedaling.
Erthegg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Rice misses.
Erthegg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Rice misses.
Erthegg throws a sloppy head kick and Rice moves out of range easily.
Rice misses with a body punch
and Erthegg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Erthegg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Erthegg lands a couple of elbows.
Erthegg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erthegg looking to sit in guard and control but Rice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Erthegg keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Rice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erthegg's guard.
Erthegg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rice forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Erthegg is trying to maintain the position but Rice is very close to passing his half guard.
Erthegg is trying to get back to full guard.
Rice slows the pace down in half guard.
Rice is thwarting Erthegg's attempts to control the position.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Erthegg trying to control but Rice postures up.
Erthegg tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
Rice wants to pass the guard but Erthegg is defending well. #SUB2#
Rice is looking for a kimura but Erthegg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rice to get the leverage.
Erthegg wants to control but Rice is keeping busy.
Rice prevents Erthegg from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rice thows a huge punch but Erthegg dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Rice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rice slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rice misses with a looping right.
Rice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rice scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice misses with a body shot.
Rice scores with the left hand. Erthegg knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rice dominated that round.
That's time! Erthegg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Erthegg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rice.
Rice dips to his left and cracks Erthegg with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Rice.
Rice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rice with a nice cross.
Tom Rice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice scores with a nice strike.
Rice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rice.
Rice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rice lands a nice looking body shot.
Rice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rice misses with a jab to the body
and Erthegg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Rice does it's job there.
Rice lands with a good body shot.
Rice lands with an overhand left.
Rice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erthegg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Rice is rocked!
Crack! Erthegg connects with the perfect overhand right and Rice falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Erthegg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shteve Erthegg!
Shteve Erthegg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What it do, Erthegg crew, ayy man listen I'm coming for all the belts'.

Event: IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich fails with the takedown.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a couple of elbows.
Tavares wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich 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.#T1#
Tavares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tavares working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich blocks a leg kick.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tavares throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich connects with a nice short shot to Tavares's temple.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich in his half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tavares!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares working to try and regain half guard.
We've been informed that Tavares has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich landing shots from mount. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich tries to move into range but Tavares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is just out of range.
Good shot there by Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich.#KD2#
Tavares drops Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich with a beautiful combination! Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavares is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich has been cut.
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!
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Oh Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabinho Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich misses with a hook
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.#CL#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares avoiding damage as Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich throws knees to the body.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there #CL#
and Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Tavares avoiding damage as Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich throws knees to the body.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich.
Come on Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich landing knees to the body.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands an uppercut.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich stopping the sweep attempt from Tavares.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is working Tavares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tavares has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich has passed into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is chipping away with strikes.
Tavares gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is keeping busy.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich slips a nice elbow through Tavares's hands, connecting with Tavares's forehead.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Tavares is trying to stand up here but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich connects with a nice short shot to Tavares's temple.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tavares is still in real trouble! Can Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich finish him?
Tavares has hold of Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich's hands but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is out of range.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares defending well as Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich misses with a hook.
Tavares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich feinted with a counter takedown.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich.
A head kick by Tavares misses #TD#
and Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tavares's guard.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich passes into half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a nice short elbow.
Tavares has hold of Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich's hands but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich working Tavares over with strikes. #T1#
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a big elbow - Tavares is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich!
Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I wanna stay humble bratha but I will smesh erebody'.

Event: Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Vance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Ossman slips the punch.
Vance tries to clinch but Ossman moves away
and Ossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Ossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Ossman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ossman pushes off an throws an elbow but Vance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ossman effectively controlling the action here.
Ossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ossman fails to land.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman is looking for a takedown.
Ossman throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ossman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman.
Ossman stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
Ossman has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ossman blocks an uppercut.
Ossman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Ossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vance wants to clinch.
Ossman is looking to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch.
Vance misses with the combination.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ossman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vance lands with a nice combination. Ossman backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ossman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vance fails with the takedown.
Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ossman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ossman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ossman prevents Vance from improving his position.
Ossman with the ground and pound but Vance uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ossman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ossman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ossman lands a couple of elbows.
Ossman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ossman throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance wants to stand up but Ossman is controlling him.
Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vance wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ossman content to stall in guard here.
Vance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ossman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat.
Vance closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Ossman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vance.
Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Ossman circles away. #CL#
Ossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. #T1#
Ossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Ossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman pushes Vance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vance is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ossman on the inside.
Ossman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Ossman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Ossman wants the takedown. Vance is fighting it off but Ossman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vance's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ossman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
Vance can't get the takedown.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ossman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ossman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
Ossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ossman wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.
Ossman lands with a light punch inside.
Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Ossman has double underhooks.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Ossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ossman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.#BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance shoots for a takedown but Ossman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Ossman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Ossman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ossman slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead.
Still in half guard, Ossman seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Ossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Vance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ossman lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Vance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vance attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vance fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Ossman prevents Vance from breaking the clinch.
Ossman has Vance pressed against the cage, preventing Vance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marty Ossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marty Ossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Ossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vance's efforts to push away.
Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ossman avoiding damage. #T3#
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
Vance can't get the takedown.
Vance prevents a body shot from Ossman.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
Vance is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance misses with some punches.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield 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: 'I'M A PROBLEM! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'.

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Porker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Porker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Porker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Powell to score with a decent uppercut.
Porker ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Porker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell tests Porker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell tests Porker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Porker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Porker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Porker. Porker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Powell.#T1#
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.
Powell scores with the left hand. Porker knows he should have avoided that one.
Powell misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Porker counters with a crisp one two that drops Powell! Porker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Powell to his feet! Powell is in big trouble!#ROC#Powell is rocked!
Powell misses with a left hand
and Porker counters with a nice body shot.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Porker finish him?
Nice shot lands for Powell.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Porker moves into the clinch.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Porker smiles and moves away.
Powell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.#T2#
Powell tests Porker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell swings for the body but Porker moves out of range.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Porker's hands.
Powell tests Porker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Porker's belly button to the back.
Kamari Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell clobbers Porker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powell with a hook.
Powell jabs at Porker's body.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Powell with a hook.#T3#
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Porker should have avoided that one.
Porker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Powell.
Powell lands the left hand.
Porker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Porker seems unphased.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porker was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Porker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Powell sprawls and moves away.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Porker should have avoided that one.
Porker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powell throws a hook but Porker blocks it.
Porker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Powell lands a nice shot that snaps Porker's head back.
Powell throws a good cross that connects.
Powell lands with an overhand left.
Powell scores with a nice head shot.
Powell's corner calls for a 1-2. Powell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Porker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powell scores with a jab to the body.
Powell misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Porker misses its target.
Powell takes a swing at Porker's ribcage but misses.
Porker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Powell connects with a nice looking jab.
Powell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamari Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell tests Porker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Porker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Powell.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Porker.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Porker is just out of range.
Powell lands a nice hook to Porker's body. Porker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Porker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Powell clobbers Porker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Powell - just one landing.
Porker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Powell lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
Porker walks into a straight right hand from Powell.
Porker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Porker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powell jabs Porker right on the nose. Porker blinks but takes it well.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Porker ducks down to avoid it.
Powell lunges at Porker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Porker's hand.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Powell, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Powell.#T2#
Powell cracks Porker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Porker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Porker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Powell misses #KD#
and Porker counters with a crisp one two that drops Powell! Porker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Powell to his feet! Powell is in big trouble!
Porter Porker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Porker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell scores with the left hand. Porker knows he should have avoided that one.
Porker walks into a left hand.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
letting Porker counter with a right hand.
Porker takes one to the chin there.
Porker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porker attempts a counter takedown but Powell avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porker doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Porker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell digs a good hook to Porker's body.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell lands a nice shot that snaps Porker's head back.
Kamari Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell with a hook.
Powell throws a body punch but Porker moves out of range.
It looked like Porker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Powell catches Porker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Porker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Powell sprawls and moves away.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Porker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porker.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Porker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Porker tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Porker struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands. #BC#
Porker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Porker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Porker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamari Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porker's head backwards.
Porker ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Porker throws a big counter combination but Powell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Porker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Porker in his tracks.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Porker defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Porker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Powell works Porker's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Porker walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Porker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Porker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Porker ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Powell catches Porker right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Powell.
Powell connects with a jab.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porker.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porker.
As Powell looks to move away, Porker throws a big counter combo but Powell just gets out of the way.
Powell connects with a right hand. Porker shakes it off.#T2#
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Porker in his tracks.
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!
Powell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Porker's head.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powell takes a swing at Porker's ribcage but misses.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porker.
Porker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Porter Porker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porker has time to react.
Porker drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powell misses with a body shot
and Porker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Porker should have avoided that one. #T3#
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell cracks Porker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Porker blocks a jab.
Powell scores with a jab to the body.
Powell connects with the punch.
Porker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Porker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Porker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Powell to score with a decent uppercut.
Powell lands with an overhand left.
Powell misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Porker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Powell looking for a guillotine here but Porker defends easily. #T4##SUB2#
Porker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porker has managed to get both his arms back between Powell's legs - danger averted.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Powell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porker defends well.
Kamari Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Powell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Porker passes into side control.
Powell struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Powell 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamari Powell!
Porter Porker was interviewed post fight and said 'Shout out to the Pig Pen sorry I lost I Luh y'all'.

Event: Voscamp vs Sama the Weeb
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Churchill does it's job there.
Ossman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Churchill.
Ponder Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ossman misses the shot to the body.
Churchill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ossman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Churchill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Churchill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Churchill misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Ossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Churchill trying to stall but Ossman improves his position.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ossman tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill gets underhooks to prevent Ossman's takedown attempt.
Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Churchill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Ossman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Churchill up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ossman.
Ossman is pushing Churchill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ossman keeps control of Churchill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ossman lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Ossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Ossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchill digs a good hook to Ossman's body.
Ossman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Churchill does no damage.
Churchill looks to land a combination but Ossman avoids it well.
Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Churchill.
Ossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Churchill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Churchill throws a body shot but no joy.
Ossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Churchill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Ossman moves into the clinch.#T3#
Churchill is trying to maintain a safe position but Ossman gets an underhook and turns Churchill into the cage.
Ossman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchill trying to control the position but instead, Ossman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Churchill into the cage.
Ossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Churchill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ossman's head backwards.
Churchill misses the body punch #CL#
and Ossman moves into the clinch.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Ossman.
Ossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ossman.
Good body shot from Churchill.
Churchill working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Ossman lands a body punch. #TD#
Ossman has picked Churchill up - he's going for a ride! Ossman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Ossman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Churchill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ossman controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Churchill can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ponder Churchill dominated that round.
That's time! Ossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good shot there by Churchill.
Churchill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Ossman rushes Churchill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill prevents the takedown attempt.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Churchill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Churchill.
Ossman digs a right hand into Churchill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Churchill's gas tank.
Ossman misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Ossman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Churchill regains guard.
Churchill wants to get back to his feet but Ossman passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ossman working Churchill over with strikes.
Ossman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Ossman there.
Ossman throwing shots but Churchill is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill is trying to maintain the position but Ossman is very close to passing his half guard.
Churchill looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Ossman connects with a nice short shot to Churchill's temple. #T2#
Ossman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Churchill defending well though.
Ossman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Churchill's head.
Ossman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ossman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Churchill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ossman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Churchill is trying to control but Ossman manages to pass to mount!
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.
Ossman scoring with strikes but Churchill is staying in there.
Churchill is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ossman misses with some ground and pound and Churchill recovers position to half guard.
Ossman controlling the action here.
Churchill manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ossman looking to sit in guard and control but Churchill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Churchill stopping the sweep attempt from Ossman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Churchill throws a strike but Ossman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ossman throws a strike but Churchill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Churchill throws a jab when Ossman was well out of range.
Churchill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Churchill. Ossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Churchill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Churchill misses.
Churchill lands with a straight right. Ossman didn't see that one coming.
Churchill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ossman on the side of the head.
Ossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill catches Ossman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ponder Churchill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchill slips a straight right by Ossman.
Churchill throws a series of punches but Ossman moves out of range.
Ossman is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Churchill misses with a looping left.
Churchill scores with a body shot.
Churchill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Churchill lunges at Ossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ossman's hand.
Ossman moves forwards but Churchill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Churchill clobbers Ossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Churchill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ossman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ossman.
Ossman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ossman tries a body shot but Churchill blocks it.
Good body shot from Ossman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill trying to control the position but instead, Ossman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Churchill into the cage.
Ossman gets through Churchill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ossman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
Churchill lands with a right hand.
Churchill throws a right hand that Ossman ducks under and follows up with a left that Ossman also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Churchill.
Ossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ponder Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill connects with the punch.
Marty Ossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Churchill throws a right and a left that Ossman avoids nicely.
Churchill throws a series of strikes that have Ossman backpedaling.
Churchill fails to land with a series of punches.
Ossman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Churchill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Churchill.
Churchill connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Churchill.
Churchill swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ossman keeps control of Churchill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Ossman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Churchill.
Churchill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ossman is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Churchill breaks from the clinch.
Churchill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ossman counters with a left to the body.
Churchill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ossman misses with a wild combination.
Ponder Churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Ossman misses.
Ossman throws a hook but Churchill blocks it.
Churchill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Churchill.
Jab from Churchill.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ponder Churchill!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ponder Churchill!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ponder Churchill!

Ponder Churchill wins by unanimous decision!
Ponder Churchill 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: 3SD 7
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Matekane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Erthegg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matekane trying to control the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Erthegg tries to roll over but Matekane keeps him under control.
Matekane wants to pass to mount but Erthegg is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erthegg is refusing to be controlled, as Matekane sits in half guard.
Erthegg wants to control but Matekane is keeping busy.
Erthegg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB#
Erthegg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Erthegg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matekane wants to control but Erthegg is keeping him busy.
Matekane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teboho Matekane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matekane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Matekane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erthegg did well to prevent Matekane getting side control.
Matekane trying to control the action but Erthegg is working from the bottom.
Matekane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erthegg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matekane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erthegg keeps working.
Erthegg is in trouble now - Matekane has advanced to mount!
Matekane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Erthegg is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Matekane controlling the position easily from mount.
Erthegg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matekane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Erthegg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Erthegg tries to hold on but Matekane postures up.
Matekane wants to control the pace but Erthegg is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Matekane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Erthegg is on top in guard.
Matekane is trying to keep Erthegg in close.
Matekane keeping moving, preventing Erthegg from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matekane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erthegg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erthegg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erthegg trying to control the position from guard on top but Matekane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teboho Matekane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matekane tries to close the distance and clinch but Erthegg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matekane tries to clinch but Erthegg is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Erthegg misses the target.
Matekane tries to clinch there but Erthegg circles away.
Matekane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matekane throws an overhand right that lands on Erthegg's shoulder, as Erthegg tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Matekane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Nice body punch from Erthegg - that landed with a thud.
Matekane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Erthegg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Erthegg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Erthegg. #CUT#It looks like Teboho Matekane has been cut.
Erthegg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matekane or not.
Matekane blocks the elbow strike.
Matekane scores with a shoulder strike.
Matekane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Erthegg tries to throw a body punch but Matekane avoids it by throwing Erthegg back against the ropes.
Matekane has a couple of punches blocked by Erthegg. #TD2#
Matekane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Erthegg regains guard immediately.
Erthegg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Erthegg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matekane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matekane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matekane throwing strikes from guard but Erthegg blocks nicely. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Matekane defends easily.
Erthegg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Matekane tries to free his leg and advance position but Erthegg is retaining full guard.
Erthegg is trying to control the position but Matekane postures up.
Matekane slips nicely into half guard.
Matekane wants to control but Erthegg is keeping him busy.
Erthegg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matekane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matekane working the head and body with strikes.
Matekane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matekane is keen to just control but Erthegg is a slippery customer.#T4#
Nice strikes from Matekane there.
Erthegg is trying is best to control the position here.
Matekane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matekane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matekane is nestled in close to Erthegg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Matekane is working for a kimura but Erthegg is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erthegg is staying active underneath Matekane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erthegg is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Matekane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erthegg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teboho Matekane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teboho Matekane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Matekane missing with a left hand there. Erthegg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erthegg throwing a counter right hand but Matekane manages to avoid it.
Matekane is looking to clinch but Erthegg is avoiding it.
Erthegg is looking to counter the offense by Matekane and move into the clinch.
Matekane throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Erthegg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Erthegg prevents Matekane from improving his position.
Erthegg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matekane is looking to improve his position.
Erthegg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matekane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Matekane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matekane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matekane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Erthegg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Erthegg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matekane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matekane is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Matekane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erthegg can't keep his opponent in guard - Matekane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Erthegg tries to roll over but Matekane keeps him under control.
Matekane is trying to control. Erthegg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matekane lands a nice short elbow.
Matekane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Erthegg wants to control but Matekane is keeping busy.
Erthegg wants to get back to full guard.
Matekane drops an elbow to the side of Erthegg's head.
Teboho Matekane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matekane is keen to just control but Erthegg is a slippery customer.
Matekane is stalling here. Erthegg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matekane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Erthegg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Matekane can't do much from the bottom here.
Matekane is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Erthegg stalls from top position.
Matekane is trying to work for a sweep but Erthegg has mounted him!
Erthegg trying to control but Matekane is having none of it.
Matekane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matekane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matekane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Erthegg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matekane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shteve Erthegg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Teboho Matekane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Matekane tries to clinch but Erthegg moves away
letting Erthegg counter with a right hand.
Erthegg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matekane is looking to chop away at Erthegg's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matekane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matekane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matekane wants to clinch but Erthegg slips to the side
and Erthegg counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Matekane misses with a takedown attempt
and Erthegg counters with a nice uppercut.
Erthegg avoids the body shot from Matekane.
A low kick from Matekane misses
letting Erthegg counter with a right hand.
Matekane shoots in and drives through. Erthegg sprawls well.
Erthegg throws a big counter combination but Matekane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shteve Erthegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teboho Matekane.
Matekane tries to clinch up
and Erthegg counters with a three punch combo that has Matekane backing up. Matekane nods at Erthegg to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Matekane moves into the clinch.
Matekane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Erthegg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erthegg has had enough of the clinch but Matekane keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Matekane tightens his grip and picks Erthegg up, before dumping him to the ground. Erthegg manages to land in guard.
Erthegg has momentary wrist control but Matekane slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erthegg trying to keep a closed guard but Matekane is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Matekane defends easily. #SUB#
Erthegg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erthegg trying to keep a closed guard but Matekane is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matekane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Erthegg's head.
Erthegg looking for a sweep. Not yet Erthegg, not yet.
Matekane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Erthegg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matekane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matekane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matekane looking to sit in guard and control but Erthegg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erthegg trying to control the position from guard on top but Matekane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erthegg won't allow Matekane to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shteve Erthegg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teboho Matekane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Matekane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erthegg manages to avoid it.
It looked like Erthegg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matekane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erthegg swivels and escapes.
Matekane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Matekane misses
and Erthegg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matekane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shteve Erthegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teboho Matekane.#T1#
Matekane moves in looking to clinch but Erthegg pushes him off.
Erthegg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matekane has his takedown stuffed
and Erthegg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matekane fails with the takedown.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shteve Erthegg is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matekane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erthegg defends well and Matekane ends up having to push Erthegg into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Erthegg misses the target.
Matekane tries to clinch up
and Erthegg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erthegg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matekane.
Shteve Erthegg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matekane wants to clinch but Erthegg slips to the side
and Erthegg counters with a left and a right that stings Matekane. #T3#
Matekane misses with a takedown
and Erthegg counters with a one-two to the body.
Erthegg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matekane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matekane misses with a right hand
and Erthegg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matekane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erthegg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Erthegg ducks under a wild hook from Matekane.
Matekane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erthegg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erthegg keeps the fight on the outside.
Matekane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matekane scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shteve Erthegg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erthegg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shteve Erthegg!
Shteve Erthegg is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Shteve Erthegg took to the microphone: 'I'm coming for all the belts'.

Event: WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025

Bern Brescht really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 161.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1##CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Ossman blocks it.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Baker prevents a body shot from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ossman prevents it.
Ossman scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker is trying to break free.
Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ossman.
A hook to the body from Ossman.
Ossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baker tries to stall but Ossman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ossman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Ossman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ossman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Ossman keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
A control attempt from Baker but he's now mounted!
Ossman content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ossman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baker wants to hold on but Ossman pushes him away.
Baker working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Ossman raining down shots from the mount!
Ossman controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Ossman.
Ossman throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Ossman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ossman lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ossman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ossman manages to end up in side control.
Ossman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Baker tries to bench press Ossman off him but Ossman keeps the position.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet.
Ossman just content to control the position.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Baker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ossman.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Ossman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here as Ossman stalls from top position.#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.
Ossman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control but Ossman postures up.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ossman controlling from side mount.
Ossman working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Ossman working away.
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ossman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ossman clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Ossman stalls.
Ossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Ossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ossman is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ossman looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ossman throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ossman clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ossman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker is trying to keep an underhook but Ossman manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Baker pushes Ossman off and gets back to his feet.
Baker misses with a combination #CL2#
and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ossman lands a body punch.
Ossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Ossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Ossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ossman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ossman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baker regains guard.
Baker is trying to control the position 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.
More stalling from Ossman.#T3#
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ossman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ossman to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ossman misses. #CL2#
Ossman takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Ossman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Ossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ossman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman!
Post fight, an emotional Marty Ossman said 'I'M A PROBLEM! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
A head kick by Horiguchi misses
and Hetfield counters with a left and a right that stings Horiguchi.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield throws a nice head kick!
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hetfield slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Hetfield is out of range.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi tries to land a leg kick but Hetfield saw it coming and moves away.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi tries for a takedown but Hetfield circles away easily
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi looks winded!
Horiguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Hetfield is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a left and a right that stings Horiguchi. #T2#
Hetfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horiguchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Hetfield throws a counter high kick but Horiguchi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hetfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hetfield lands a slapping body shot.
Hetfield is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Hetfield. Beautiful body shot.
Horiguchi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi tries to move into range but Hetfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hetfield lands a head kick! #CL#
Hetfield clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horiguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.#T4#
Hetfield scores with a one two! Horiguchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hetfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Hetfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Hetfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Horiguchi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hetfield 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#
Hetfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Hetfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
James Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetfield throws a shot to the body.
Horiguchi looks for the body kick but Hetfield saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Horiguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Horiguchi is breathing heavily.
Hetfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Hetfield lands a head kick!
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
Horiguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Horiguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hetfield counters with a head kick.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a head kick.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hetfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horiguchi on the side of the head.
Hetfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hetfield scores with a nice head shot.
Hetfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horiguchi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. Horiguchi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hetfield dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!#T3##CL#
Hetfield gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horiguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hetfield pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the head.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards. #BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi shoots and misses
and Hetfield counters with a big right hand! Oh Horiguchi is in trouble here! Hetfield follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!

Event: 3SD 4
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Werner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erthegg attempts a counter takedown but Werner avoids it well and moves away.
Werner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erthegg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erthegg attempts a counter takedown but Werner avoids it well and moves away.
Brice Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werner looks to land a combination but Erthegg avoids it well.
No joy there for Werner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erthegg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Werner.
Erthegg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Werner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Werner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Erthegg counters with a single leg into guard. Werner didn't expect that. #SUB#
Erthegg 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.
Erthegg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erthegg postures up in Werner's guard and throws a big left but Werner blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erthegg working some strikes from top position.
Erthegg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Werner's guard.
Erthegg 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.#T1#
Erthegg is nestled in close to Werner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erthegg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Erthegg is trying for a kimura here. Werner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Erthegg wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shteve Erthegg!
Shteve Erthegg 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Otami closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Otami is countered with a crisp right hand from Horiguchi that sends him to the canvas! Horiguchi follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Otami is rocked!
Otami sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Otami looks like he's trying to stand up.
Otami wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Otami's thigh, looking to free his foot. Otami is holding on for now.
Horiguchi wants to control but Otami is keeping him busy. #T1#
Otami wants to control the action here but instead Horiguchi manages to pass to full mount!
Horiguchi trying to control but Otami is having none of it.
Horiguchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Horiguchi takes Otami's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Otami is in trouble. #T2#
Horiguchi lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi struggling to land strikes to the head as Otami covers up. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Otami is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyoji Horiguchi!
As Kyoji Horiguchi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'M HAPPY THANK YOOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Horiguchi walks into a jab.
Horiguchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee lunges at Horiguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horiguchi's hand.
McGee connects with a jab.#ROC#Horiguchi is rocked!
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee scores with a hook.
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
A left lands for McGee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGee lands with a hook. Horiguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horiguchi 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.#T1#
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from McGee.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and McGee settles back down.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
McGee lands a jab to the nose.
McGee scores with a body shot.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Horiguchi's defenses. #T2#
McGee drops Horiguchi with a naaaaasty hook - Horiguchi is in real trouble here! McGee dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McGee!
Jimmy McGee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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