Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Derrick Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Colt Ho has been cut.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Ho swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
A clash of legs there as Ho blocks the low kick.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Dawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ho misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Dawson misses with the combination.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Ho has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
A short left from Dawson.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ho tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
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!
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ho.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho or not.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Dawson pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho lands a body punch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action. #T3#
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Ho tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho blocks a body shot from Dawson. #T4#
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Ho's cut.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Ho gets a clinch.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Dawson works on Ho's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ho.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Dawson gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho is trying to drag Dawson to the mat but Dawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Derrick Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Ho.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #T2#
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho working aggressively here.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho lands an uppercut.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Ho tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derrick Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Ho.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow. #BC2#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Dawson takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Ho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Ho takes the fight into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Ho shrugs off. #T4#
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Ho tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Ho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ho.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Dawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Ho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Ho checks it.
Dawson moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Colt Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ho misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Ho is rocked!
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Derrick Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ho darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Colt Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ho throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson throws a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Dawson slips a straight right by Ho.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho 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.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Derrick Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Ho.#CL2#
Ho clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson keeps control of Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Ho to work.
Ho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Ho tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho.
Ho throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Ho slips a straight right by Dawson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho misses.#CL2#
Ho has managed to clinch.
Ho misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
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!
Ho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Derrick Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Ho.
A short left from Dawson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Dawson.
Well Dawson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Dawson!

Event: RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound but Nyambat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nyambat keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nyambat'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.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?
Nyambat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Nyambat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dos Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Nyambat has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyambat stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nyambat defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Nyambat controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nyambat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Nyambat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nyambat wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Nyambat stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nyambat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nyambat is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nyambat is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Nyambat looking to control.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Nyambat blocks nicely.
Dos Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Nyambat has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nyambat working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos stands and throws Nyambat's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dos Santos lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos landing strikes.
Dos Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is trying to ground and pound but Nyambat uses the momentary lack of control by Dos Santos to regain half guard.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?
Nyambat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?#T4#
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nyambat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyambat is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nyambat wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nyambat has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Nyambat is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nyambat's guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Nyambat is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adriano Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos stands up over Nyambat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyambat wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nyambat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos won't allow Nyambat to sweep him here.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nyambat is retaining full guard.
Nyambat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Nyambat is keeping the position.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Nyambat keeps moving.
Dos Santos is in close to Nyambat's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nyambat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nyambat keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dos Santos advances to half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Nyambat is working away.
Nyambat tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nyambat defending well though.
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Nyambat's hands, connecting with Nyambat's forehead.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyambat has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Nyambat is rocked!
Dos Santos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nyambat! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dos Santos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Dos Santos!
Adriano Dos Santos is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Big Ugly Giorgi vs Cutie Pie
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Ertman.
Ertman throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond feints the counter takedown.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Ertman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ertman takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond thinks about the counter body kick.
Bond throws a series of punches but Ertman moves out of range.
Ertman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ertman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ertman.
Bond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ertman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bond.
An attempted straight right counter from Ertman misses the target.
Ertman misses the shot to the body.
Ertman sets himself, and Bond steps forward looking for the clinch! Ertman avoids it this time.#T1#
Ertman misses with a body shot.
Ertman misses with a straight left.
Ertman misses with a body shot.
Ertman connects with a right hand. Bond shakes it off.
Ertman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ertman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ertman just misses with a punch to the body.
Erwin Ertman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ertman throws a big shot that misses.
Ertman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ertman throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bond tries to counter it with a takedown but Ertman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Ertman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ertman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bond tries to counter it with a takedown but Ertman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ertman misses the shot to the body.
Bond avoids the body shot from Ertman.
Ertman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bond on the side of the head.
Ertman just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Ertman lands a big right hand that sends Bond crashing to the mat! Ertman stays standing though and waves Bond back to his feet!#ROC#Bond is rocked!
Ertman throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond is still on wobbly legs! Can Ertman finish him?
Ertman misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A slow jab from Ertman misses its intended target.
Bond seems to have recovered his senses.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond feints the counter takedown.
Bond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ertman cracks Bond with an open hand slap.
Ertman tests Bond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond looks to land a combination but Ertman avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ertman. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ertman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Ertman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Ertman throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Bond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ertman defends it well.
A big right from Ertman misses.
Bond shoots in for a takedown but Ertman shows good takedown defense.
Ertman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Ertman.
Bond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ertman defends it well.
Ertman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ertman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Ertman.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ertman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ertman stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Ertman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ertman.
Bond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erwin Ertman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bond feints the counter takedown.
Ertman misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Bond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ertman's guard.
Ertman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ertman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bond forces his way into half guard.
Bond controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bond in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ertman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Bond!
Will Bond is the new featherweight champion!

Event: 3SD 6
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away. #TD#
Kim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kim tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Kim is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kim showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Kim there.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
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. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duhan Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Kim.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kim gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duhan Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kim is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kim.
Kim is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nurmagomedov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kim fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagomedov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kim! Great finish!

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

Event: RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Jab from Buckley.
Colt Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho. #TD2#
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Buckley wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving. #SUB#
Buckley 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho keeps control of Buckley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Buckley jumps into guard, dragging Ho to the mat.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position. #T3#
Buckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ho dives into side control.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Ho is dominant here and he's now got Buckley's back!
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ho is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ho gets back to his feet. Buckley is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ho gets a clinch. #TD2#
Buckley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Buckley to the mat. Buckley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Ho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ho swinging wildly here.
Buckley misses with a two punch combination.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Buckley trying to stall but Ho improves his position.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Buckley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley won't let him.
Buckley wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckley missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ho clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Buckley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckley can't fight it off and eventually Ho manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho wants to stand but Buckley is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Ho is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES#
Buckley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buckley regains guard.
Ho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckley is proving hard to escape from.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Buckley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
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!
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho blocks a body shot from Buckley. #TD2#
Ho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buckley is trying to keep an underhook but Ho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.
Buckley stalling in the clinch but Ho improves position. #TD2#
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckley.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Buckley pulls Ho into guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Ho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buckley loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
A jab from Buckley misses.
Buckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.#CL2#
Ho clinches.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ho turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Ho decides to stand back up. Ho steps back and let's Buckley get back to his feet.
Buckley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Buckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Buckley.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ho has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position. #SU2#
Buckley is working an open guard so Ho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shavkat Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Ho!

Event: JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Kataski looking to score a takedown here. Bond is defending well but Kataski drives through and ends up in Bond's guard.
Kataski postures up in Bond's guard and throws a big left but Bond blocks it.
Kataski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kataski chips away with some ground and pound.
Bond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kataski throwing strikes from guard but Bond blocks nicely.
Kataski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kataski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bond keeping full guard, as Kataski tries to pass.
Kataski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Kataski from controlling successfully.
Kataski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kataski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kataski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kataski stands up over Bond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kataski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bond has wrist control.
Kataski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kataski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kataski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bond is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kataski rolls with it to try and escape but Bond cranks on the arm and Kataski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Bond!

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Janus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierce is fending him off so far but Janus persists. Nope, Pierce circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Pierce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pierce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Januss head.
Janus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Pierce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierce lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Pierce has Janus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Janus tumbling to the mat - Pierce dives into Janus's guard.
Janus pulls Pierce in close to prevent any damage.
Janus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierce.
Janus wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Janus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Janus is standing up over Pierce. Pierce looks to escape but Janus dives into side control.
Janus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Janus trying to control the action but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Janus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Janus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Janus cracks Pierce with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janus working the ground and pound from side control.
Janus controls the position from side control.#T2#
Pierce takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Janus cracks Pierce with a big right hand but Pierce just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Janus controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Janus misses with the ground and pound.
Janus scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Janus cracks Pierce with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pierce bucks up and tries to throw Janus off but instead Janus has got his back!
Pierce is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Janus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Janus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pierce defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Janus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pierce to escape the position. #T4#
Janus scores with strikes from the back.
Pierce trying to get back to his feet but Janus is in full control for now. #SUB#
Janus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Janus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Janus. #SUB#
Janus looking to break Pierce's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pierce remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Janus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Can Pierce hold on?! Janus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Janus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pierce scores with a jab. Janus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Pierce.
Janus moves forwards but Pierce connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Janus dives in and grabs Pierce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes down on Janus's head and hops out.
Pierce connects with a body shot.
Pierce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pierce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierce wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierce scores with a jab to the body.
Janus closes the distance and clinches up with Pierce, looking for a takedown. Janus pushes Pierce against the cage but Pierce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Janus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Janus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Pierce wants the takedown. Janus is fighting it off but Pierce persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Janus's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janus has his hands on Pierce's head, controlling the position.
Janus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Janus blocks nicely.
Janus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Janus wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.
Janus has his hands on Pierce's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Janus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Janus throwing strikes from guard but Pierce blocks nicely.
Janus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Janus wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Janus 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.
Pierce is looking to stand up but Janus isn't so interested in that idea.
Janus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierce is keeping the position for now.
Janus prevents Pierce from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Janus 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 pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierce can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierce scores with a jab.
Janus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierce circles away.
Pierce slaps away a takedown attempt from Janus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Janus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierce's waist but Pierce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janus off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierce.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Janus is defended easily by Pierce.#TD#
Janus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pierce is trying to defend but Janus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Janus controlling the action here.
Janus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.
Pierce is staying active underneath Janus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janus drops an elbow to the side of Pierce's head.
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. Janus connects with a nice short shot to Pierce's temple.
Janus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pierce!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donte Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Pierce digs a good body shot into Janus's ribs.
Janus fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierce connects with a nice looking jab.
Janus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierce pinned against the cage. Pierce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierce has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pierce lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Janus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce slaps away a takedown attempt from Janus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Pierce has closed the distance and engaged Janus in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Pierce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Janus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hugh Janus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janus pulls Pierce in close to prevent any damage.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Janus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Janus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pierce throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Janus wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Janus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donte Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce jabs Janus right on the nose. Janus blinks but takes it well.
Janus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Janus takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Janus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Janus is in Pierce's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janus passes into half guard.
Janus trying to control the pace.
Pierce is trying to stand. #T3##SUB#
Janus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierce tries to kick Janus off in order to stand up. Janus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Janus landing a few strikes.
Janus is looking to take a break and control but Pierce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#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.
Janus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Janus cracks Pierce with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pierce's legs.
Janus is chipping away with strikes.
Janus cracks Pierce with a big right hand but Pierce just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Janus working the ground and pound from side control.
Pierce is working to avoid the ground and pound but Janus connects with a decent elbow.
Janus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Janus cracks Pierce with a big right hand but Pierce just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Pierce is rocked!
Pierce being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Donte Pierce just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Janus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Janus fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Pierce drives through and clinches with Janus against the cage.
Pierce lands with a left to the head.
Pierce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janus backwards. #TD2#
Pierce tightens his grip and picks Janus up, before dumping him to the ground. Janus manages to land in guard.
Janus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Janus is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Janus seems content to control.
Pierce tries to kick Janus off in order to stand up. Janus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pierce takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierce keeps working. #T1#
Janus is putting a hurting on Pierce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Janus scores with punches from side control.
Pierce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Janus working the ground and pound.
Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Janus finish him?
Janus working the ground and pound from side control.
Janus cracks Pierce with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Janus immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pierce is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Janus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Janus!
Hugh Janus retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Hugh Janus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Veron shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.#CL2#
Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with Veron.#TD#
Veron has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Veron manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Veron misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veron trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva controls Veron momentarily but Veron frees himself.
Veron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Veron from controlling successfully. #T1#
Veron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Veron working some strikes from top position.
Veron lands a couple of elbows.
Veron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veron trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Veron lands a couple of elbows.
Veron works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Veron chips away with some ground and pound.
Veron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veron cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Veron wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Veron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Veron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva wants to stand up but Veron is controlling him.
Veron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Veron is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Veron working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Da Silva is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veron in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Veron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Veron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veron 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.#SUB#
Veron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Veron is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Veron drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Veron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veron drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veron winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva looks winded!
Veron working Da Silva over with strikes.
Da Silva taking some punishment here, with Veron in his half guard.
Veron drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head. #SUB#
Veron seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Da Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Veron!

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Al Hamidi moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#TD2#
Al Hamidi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Hamidi wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Al Hamidi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones pushing down on Al Hamidi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Hamidi looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control. Al Hamidi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Hamidi tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Al Hamidi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Al Hamidi is defending well.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Hamidi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Hamidi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Hamidi is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones trying to control the action but Al Hamidi is working from the bottom.
Al Hamidi is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hamidi.
Jones looks to land a combination but Al Hamidi avoids it well. #TD2#
Al Hamidi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Hamidi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hamidi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hamidi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a combination. Al Hamidi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Al Hamidi shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Al Hamidi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Al Hamidi cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Al Hamidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Hamidi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Hamidi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Al Hamidi is proving a slippery customer.
Al Hamidi tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Al Hamidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Hamidi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a head kick but Al Hamidi moves out of range.
Jab by Jones.
Al Hamidi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones lands a jab.
Al Hamidi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Al Hamidi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Hamidi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Al Hamidi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Hamidi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hamidi moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Al Hamidi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Hamidi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Al Hamidi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Hamidi back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones throws a series of punches but Al Hamidi avoids them all with ease.
Al Hamidi looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Al Hamidi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Hamidi is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a right and a left that Al Hamidi avoids nicely.
Jones connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Al Hamidi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones controls Al Hamidi momentarily but Al Hamidi frees himself.
Al Hamidi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones has his hands on Al Hamidi's head, controlling the position.
Ishaq Al Hamidi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Hamidi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T1#
Jones looking to control.
Al Hamidi wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Hamidi looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones stops Al Hamidi from standing up.
Al Hamidi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Al Hamidi to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Al Hamidi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hamidi can do to turn this around?
Al Hamidi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Al Hamidi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is trying to control the position but Al Hamidi postures up.
Al Hamidi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Al Hamidi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Hamidi looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Al Hamidi wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Hamidi has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Hamidi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that Al Hamidi avoids nicely.
Nathaniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones connects with a jab.#ROC#Al Hamidi is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Throws a clean left jab. Jones Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Al Hamidi's chin! Al Hamidi crumbles to the ground and Jones follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathaniel Jones!

Event: HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Cannon misses with a straight left.
Rinderknecht is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Rinderknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Cannon fails to land.
Rinderknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rinderknecht controls his hands.
Cannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rinderknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannon.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinderknecht pushes Cannon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannon tries to work over Rinderknecht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rinderknecht smiles and moves away.
Rinderknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cannon's hands.
Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rinderknecht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rinderknecht staying out of range there.#T1#
Cannon scores with a jab to the head.
Rinderknecht scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Cannon misses.
Cannon throws a hook but Rinderknecht avoids it easily.
Rinderknecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cannon throws a body punch but Rinderknecht moves out of range.
Rinderknecht throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Rinderknecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rinderknecht.
Cannon misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Rinderknecht counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rinderknecht.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rinderknecht's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rinderknecht prevents a body shot from Cannon.
Rinderknecht misses with a punch to the body.
Rinderknecht lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Rinderknecht is pushing Cannon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rinderknecht.
Cannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rinderknecht.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Rinderknecht.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Rinderknecht.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rinderknecht - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rinderknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Rinderknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rinderknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rinderknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinderknecht.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rinderknecht walks away with a smile on his face. Cannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Albert Rinderknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cannon.
Rinderknecht gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon. #CL#
Rinderknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rinderknecht stalling.
Rinderknecht is working Cannon over against the cage.
Rinderknecht stalling.
Cannon takes a shot to the head.
Cannon misses with some punches.
Rinderknecht lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Rinderknecht.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Rinderknecht controls the action.
Cannon misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht stalling.
Nice body punch from Rinderknecht - that landed with a thud.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht just leaning against Cannon, taking a breather.
Rinderknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannons head.
Rinderknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rinderknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinderknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rinderknecht.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Rinderknecht dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Cannon. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Rinderknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rinderknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Rinderknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannon being controlled against the cage.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rinderknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannon can do to turn this around?
Cannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rinderknecht has Cannon pressed against the cage.
Rinderknecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rinderknecht content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rinderknecht to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Cannon tries to throw a body punch but Rinderknecht avoids it by throwing Cannon back against the cage.
Rinderknecht lands a body shot.
Rinderknecht stalling against the cage.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rinderknecht.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rinderknecht.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinderknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinderknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinderknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rinderknecht. #T2#
Rinderknecht misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cannon fails to land.
Cannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rinderknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cannon tries to throw a body punch but Rinderknecht avoids it by throwing Cannon back against the cage.
The referee calls for Rinderknecht to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rinderknecht gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cannon lands a right hand.
Rinderknecht stalling in the clinch.
Rinderknecht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
Rinderknecht stalls.
Rinderknecht gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Cannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rinderknecht cracks Cannon with a nice body shot.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
Rinderknecht misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Rinderknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Albert Rinderknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cannon.
Rinderknecht stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rinderknecht stalls.
Cannon blocks an uppercut.
Rinderknecht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon takes a shot to the head.
Rinderknecht has Cannon pressed against the cage.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cannon on the inside. #T4#
Rinderknecht gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rinderknecht lands with a right to the head.
Cannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rinderknecht lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinderknecht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cannon fails to land.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinderknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Rinderknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cannon misses with some punches.
Rinderknecht content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannon.
Cannon lands with a right to the head.
Rinderknecht misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Rinderknecht dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rinderknecht's waist but Rinderknecht gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Rinderknecht comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rinderknecht throws a nice looking combination but Cannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cannon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rinderknecht clinches.
Rinderknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rinderknecht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rinderknecht has Cannon pressed against the cage.
Rinderknecht stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Rinderknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannon drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannon. #T1#
Cannon tries to pull guard but Rinderknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Albert Rinderknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cannon.
Cannon misses with some punches.
A short left from Rinderknecht.
A right hand to the body from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Rinderknecht to work.
A short right from Cannon on the inside.
Rinderknecht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Rinderknecht'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.
Rinderknecht stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cannon up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Albert Rinderknecht.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Rinderknecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rinderknecht misses the target.
Calvin Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannon takes a swing at Rinderknecht's ribcage but misses.
Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinderknecht is just out of range.
Cannon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Rinderknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Cannon tries to pull guard but Rinderknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rinderknecht effectively controlling the action here.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Rinderknecht.
Cannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rinderknecht smiles and moves away.
Cannon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rinderknecht has time to react.
Albert Rinderknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Rinderknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3##CL#
Rinderknecht has managed to clinch.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rinderknecht.
Cannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannon misses with a punch to the body.
Rinderknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rinderknecht stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Cannon - that landed with a thud.
Rinderknecht lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cannon.
Rinderknecht tries a body shot but Cannon blocks it.
Cannon scores with a shot to the side of Rinderknecht's head.
Rinderknecht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinderknecht uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rinderknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rinderknecht backwards.
Cannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht scores with a shot to the side of Cannon's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinderknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon tries to throw a body punch but Rinderknecht avoids it by throwing Cannon back against the cage.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinderknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinderknecht tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Rinderknecht back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rinderknecht takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rinderknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Rinderknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rinderknecht 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Rinderknecht!

Event: RMMA 1 - Nyambat v Yurchon
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Nyambat moves away and avoids it.
Nyambat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Yurchon there.
Nyambat staying out of range there.
Nyambat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yurchon connects with a jab.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nyambat slips under a jab.
Yurchon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Nyambat's head but Nyambat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Nyambat moves away and avoids it.
Yurchon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyambat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yurchon throws out a loose jab but Nyambat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon misses with a looping right.#T1#
Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Yurchon misses with a straight left.
Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Nyambat ducks down to avoid it.
Nyambat walks into a jab.
Yurchon misses with a hook. Nyambat ducked under it nicely.
Yurchon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nyambat.
Nyambat tries to counter with a takedown but Yurchon is quick to defend against it.
Yurchon misses with a right hand #TD#
so Nyambat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nyambat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yurchon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyambat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Nyambat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nyambat trying to control but Yurchon is working from the bottom.
Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nyambat drops back looking for a leg! Yurchon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurchon manages to kick Nyambat off! Nyambat jumps back into Yurchon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yurchon keeping full guard, as Nyambat tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nyambat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nyambat postures up in Yurchon's guard and throws a big left but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon keeping moving, preventing Nyambat from controlling successfully.
Nyambat throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Nyambat lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Nyambat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nyambat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yurchon keeping moving, preventing Nyambat from controlling successfully.
Nyambat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurchon wants to stand and escape but Nyambat is having none of it.
Nyambat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nyambat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yurchon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nyambat has cracked it and Yurchon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nyambat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gambaatar Nyambat!
Gambaatar Nyambat is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Gambaatar Nyambat gave a big smile as he said 'Get used to me. I rule division like Genghis Khan for long time. баярлалаа!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Chen gets a double leg takedown into Gassita's guard.
Chen throwing strikes from guard but Gassita blocks nicely.
Chen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen is looking to stand up but Gassita won't let him.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen wants to pass the guard but Gassita is keeping the position.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gassita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gassita wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gassita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chen wants to control from the top but Gassita keeps moving.
Chen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Gassita wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen throws a big right hand that misses.
Gassita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gassita wants to sweep but no luck.
Gassita keeping moving, preventing Chen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gassita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chen to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Gassita with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Chen moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gassita backwards.
A short uppercut from Chen.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gassita backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen presses Gassita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gassita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chen to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Chen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chen manages to end up in side control.
Gassita seems a little lost for a moment, as Chen dominates the positioning.
Chen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chen tries to score with some ground and pound. Gassita controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chen working away.#SUB2#
Chen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gassita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Chen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gassita is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chen working the ground and pound.
Chen wants to control but Gassita is keeping him busy.
Chen working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Gassita is rocked!#T4#
Check out the look on Chen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chen scores with punches from side control.
Oh Gassita is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chen cracks Gassita with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gassita is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pai Chen!

Event: IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Picote lands with a nice body punch.
Picote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thurgood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Picote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picote shoots in for a double leg but Thurgood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thurgood throws a series of punches but Picote avoids them all with ease.
Thurgood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picote.
Thurgood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thurgood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Picote can pounce on him.
Picote connects with an inside leg kick.
Picote stuffs the takedown attempt from Thurgood. Thurgood gets slowly back to his feet.
Picote connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Picote goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Erik Thurgood has been cut.
Thurgood misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Picote takes the fight into the clinch.
Picote lands an uppercut.
Picote wants a takedown.
Erik Thurgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Picote.
Picote lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Picote.
Thurgood is breathing heavily.
Picote controlling the action here for a moment.
Picote pushes Thurgood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Picote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thurgood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Picote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Picote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards.
Picote lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Picote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picote is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Picote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Picote.
Picote 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.
Picote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thurgood seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Picote shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Thurgood is backing up but Picote catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Thurgood covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Picote Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Picote!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Picote thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Stuarts thows a leg kick but Bond checks it #TD#
and Bond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stuarts!
Stuarts can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stuarts is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bond tries for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well. #SUB#
Bond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stuarts, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stuarts has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Stuarts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stuarts defends it well.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond controlling the action here.
Stuarts trying to control from the bottom.
Bond is trying to control. Stuarts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stuarts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Bond is working for a submission of some sort.
Stuarts wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy. #SUB#
Bond is trying to work for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well.
Stuarts tries to roll over but Bond keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stuarts sees it coming and defends easily.
Stuarts gets full guard.
Bond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bond preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuarts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bond has Stuarts in his guard.#REVB#
Bond is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Bond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuarts.
Stuarts connects with a high kick.
Will Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuarts throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stuarts.
That kick from Stuarts tenderised Bond's leg. Bond is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Bond down.
Stuarts throws a nice head kick!
Stuarts thows a body kick. Bond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stuarts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuarts scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Bond is rocked!
Stuarts throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Bond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Bond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Bond is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stuarts as he works his way to full guard.
Bond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Bond wants to control but Stuarts is keeping him busy.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.
Bond wants to control for a moment but Stuarts uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond is pressing down on Stuarts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stuarts is holding on for now.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Will Bond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond is looking to take a break and control but Stuarts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bond seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond is looking to stall here but Stuarts recovers full guard.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuarts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuarts is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stuarts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bond manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stuarts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuarts passes Bond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Stuarts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stuarts throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Stuarts throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond trying to control but Stuarts is working from the bottom.
Bond wants to pass the guard but Stuarts is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond wants to control from the top but Stuarts keeps moving. #T1#
Stuarts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Stuarts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuarts with the inside leg kick.
Stuarts throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stuarts looks for the body kick but Bond saw that one coming. #TD2#
Stuarts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Stuarts trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away.
Stuarts trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Bond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stuarts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bond.
Bond regains half guard.
Bond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stuarts is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bond is controlling Stuarts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stuarts stalling away here and it's allowed Bond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Stuarts is pushing down on Bond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bond is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuarts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuarts is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Stuarts.
I think Stuarts 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Stuarts! Bobby Stuarts retains his featherweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Aleksanyan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Nyambat counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksanyan didn't expect that.

Aleksanyan kicks Nyambat off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Aleksanyan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Nyambat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aleksanyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyambat wants to sweep but no luck.
Aleksanyan 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.
Nyambat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Nyambat has his foot on Aleksanyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aleksanyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Aleksanyan throws a strike but Nyambat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aleksanyan wants to get back to his feet but Nyambat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Nyambat wants to control from the top but Aleksanyan keeps moving.
Nyambat won't allow Aleksanyan to sweep him here.
Nyambat trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Nyambat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nyambat trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Nyambat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aleksanyan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#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.
Nyambat postures up in Aleksanyan's guard and throws a big left but Aleksanyan blocks it.
Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksanyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nyambat.
Nyambat trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksanyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nyambat takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Gambaatar Nyambat has been cut.#CL2#
Nyambat tries to keep at a distance but Aleksanyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nyambat tries to score a body lock takedown but Aleksanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nyambat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aleksanyan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aleksanyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyambat. #T3##CL2#
Aleksanyan closes the distance and pushes Nyambat back into the cage.
Aleksanyan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nyambat looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gambaatar Nyambat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyambat is working for takedown but Aleksanyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aleksanyan is pressed up against the cage. Nyambat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aleksanyan down to the mat. Aleksanyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nyambat tries to clinch there but Aleksanyan circles away. #CL2#
Aleksanyan rushes Nyambat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aleksanyan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nyambat.
Aleksanyan prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Aleksanyan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nyambat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksanyan pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Nyambat trying to control here.
Aleksanyan not doing much here.
Nyambat wants to improve his position but Aleksanyan is controlling well.
Aleksanyan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nyambat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Aleksanyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gambaatar Nyambat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyambat. Aleksanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nyambat gets caught napping as Aleksanyan dives in and scores a takedown. Nyambat manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Aleksanyan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nyambat throws up his legs and catches Aleksanyan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Aleksanyan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nyambat! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gambaatar Nyambat!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Veron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Veron controls the position for a moment.
Veron is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Veron is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones controlling from mount. #T1##SUB2#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Veron defends it well.
Jones wants to control the pace but Veron is squirming around nicely.
Veron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Veron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veron is working hard here to advance position.
Veron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Veron wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Veron looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones is trying to stick to Veron's back but Veron is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Veron.#SUB#
Veron 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.
Veron stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Veron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Veron trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Veron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Veron working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Veron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Punchin N\' Chockin inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Veron passes into half guard.
Veron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Veron wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Veron.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Veron will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veron misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Veron instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Veron closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Veron manages to break the clinch.
Veron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Veron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veron pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Veron tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Veron fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Veron to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Veron stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Veron lands a couple of digs.
Veron controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to stand up but Veron isn't so interested in that idea.
Veron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Veron wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Veron landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Veron slips nicely into half guard.
Veron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Veron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Veron is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veron is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Jones tries to roll over but Veron keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Veron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Veron slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Veron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veron.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Veron moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Veron dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Veron tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Veron 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 Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Veron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Veron stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Veron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Veron closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Jones has picked Veron up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Veron keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Veron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veron.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Veron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Veron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Veron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Veron is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
What's Veron going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Veron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Veron controlling from the back.
Diego Veron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Veron lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Veron connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Veron is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veron. #SUB#
Veron tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
Veron is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Veron throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Veron working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Veron biding his time, controlling Jones. #T4#
Veron is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Veron gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Veron gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Veron apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.#SUB#
Veron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Veron is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veron tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Veron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veron keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Veron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veron 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Veron!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Al Hamidi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dooly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Al Hamidi lands a jab to Dooly's midsection.#TD2#
Al Hamidi dives in and scores a takedown into Dooly's guard.
Al Hamidi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dooly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Hamidi lands a couple of digs.
Al Hamidi pushes down on Dooly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hamidi is keen to just control but Dooly is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Hamidi lands a nice short elbow.
Al Hamidi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Al Hamidi is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SU2#
Al Hamidi decides to stand and escape the position.
A left lands for Al Hamidi.
Dooly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Al Hamidi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Hamidi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dooly some visible discomfort.
Dooly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hamidi lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Hamidi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Al Hamidi working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Al Hamidi decides to stand back up.
Ishaq Al Hamidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Dooly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Hamidi scores with the left hand. Dooly knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Dooly is rocked!
Al Hamidi lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Dooly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Al Hamidi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Hamidi lands some shots froms side control.
Dooly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dooly tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Al Hamidi decides to stand back up.
Al Hamidi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dooly drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Al Hamidi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dooly's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaq Al Hamidi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025

#R1#
Brandt misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nyambat misses the target.
Brandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyambat.
Brandt feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Nyambat scores with a takedown into Brandt's guard.#SUB#
Nyambat 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.
Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyambat cracks Brandt with a solid left hand.
Nyambat 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.#SUB#
Nyambat drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nyambat seems to have locked his on tight now - Brandt screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nyambat, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gambaatar Nyambat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025

#R1#
Oneill misses with a straight left.
Chen tries to clinch up.
Chen misses with a looping left.
Oneill looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.#TD2#
Oneill drives through with a takedown into 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.
Chen has his hands on Oneill's head, controlling the position.
Oneill postures up.
Oneill controlling from the top position.
Oneill is looking to pass into half guard but Chen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chen is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Oneill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chen trying to control but Oneill is working from the bottom.
Chen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chen being controlled here momentarily.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Oneill.
Chen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oneill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chen throws a big elbow that misses.
Oneill pulls Chen in to control the position.
Chen wants to control from the top but Oneill keeps moving.
Chen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chen distracts Oneill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Oneill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Oneill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Chen 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.
Chen preventing the sweep.
Chen trying to control but Oneill is working from the bottom.
Chen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oneill's head.
Chen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chen postures up and lands a big shot to Oneill's brow.
Chen won't allow Oneill to sweep him here.
Chen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oneill's head.
Oneill keeping moving, preventing Chen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Oneill is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Oneill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oneill trying to keep a closed guard but Chen is proving a slippery customer.
Chen landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oneill is trying to keep Chen in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pai Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneill. #TD2#
Oneill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chen!
Chen is looking to regain half guard here but Oneill keeps moving and retains side control.
Oneill laying and praying for a moment but Chen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Chen tries to roll over but Oneill keeps him under control.
Oneill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Pai Chen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen defending well though.
Oneill wants to take a breather but Chen is having none of it.
Chen trying to hold on to Oneill's head to control him but Oneill postures up. #T1#
Chen wants to improve his position but Oneill is controlling well.
Chen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oneill is pressing down on Chen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chen is holding on for now.
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneill.
Oneill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chen is in a horrible position here. Oneill smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oneill prevents Chen from getting the reversal.#T2#
Oneill with shots to the head and body - Chen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oneill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape.
Oneill dominating with strikes here.
Chen tries to hold on but Oneill pushes him away.
Oneill raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Chen is rocked!
Oneill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oneill controlling from mount. #T3#
Chen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oneill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oneill wants to control the pace but Chen is squirming around nicely.
Oneill controlling from mount.
Oneill thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oneill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oneill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Chen wants to hold on but Oneill pushes him away.#SUB2#
Oneill moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chen has worked his arm free - good work by Chen!
Chen parries the strikes from Oneill easily there. Oneill is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chen to escape.
Chen dodges the ground and pound from Oneill.
Chen is not content to let Oneill control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Oneill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneill is just out of range.
Oneill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Oneill persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Chen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen connects with a looping right hand.
Oneill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen.#CL#
Chen has closed the distance and engaged Oneill in a clinch.
Oneill prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneill's elbow.
Oneill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen is looking to break free of the clinch but Oneill has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oneill drags the fight down to the ground.
Oneill has momentary wrist control but Chen slips an elbow through the middle.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Oneill.
Oneill is trying to keep Chen in close. #T1##SUB2#
Oneill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chen lands a couple of elbows.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oneill's head.
Chen working some strikes from top position.
Chen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Chen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oneill controls the pace.
Chen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chen looking to control.
Oneill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen is keeping the position for now.
Oneill preventing the sweep.
Chen keeping full guard, as Oneill tries to pass.
Oneill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oneill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chen is trying to keep Oneill in close.
Oneill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chen trying to control the position.
Oneill trying to move into half guard but instead Chen has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Oneill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Oneill looking for subs off his back but Chen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Chen working the head and body with strikes.
Chen wants to stand but Oneill has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Chen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Oneill is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chen is tapping! Great win for Oneill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Oneill!

Event: JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Baba with a jab.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baba with a jab.#ROC2#Bond is rocked!
Baba misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bond pushing down on Baba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baba keeps working. #SUB#
Bond seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baba defends it well. #SUB#
Bond seems to be working for a kimura but Baba defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Baba is not content to let Bond control the position.#SUB#
Bond seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bond is working for a kimura but Baba is defending it quite comfortably.
Bond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bond punching from mount but Baba doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Bond has hold of Baba's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baba manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Bond is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bond extends the arm and Baba is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Bond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Canada forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Liu.
Canada blocking some punches.
Canada lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Fushan Liu has been cut.
Canada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Canada controls the action.
A short left from Canada.
Canada is working Liu over against the cage.
Canada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Canada lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Canada dips a shoulder and cracks Liu with a mighty uppercut! Liu falls back against the cage and Canada unloads with a barrage of strikes! Liu 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 - Canada screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

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