Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF 13: Gotlib vs Castaneda
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Page wants to slow Soares down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Soares drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Page has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soares off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
Soares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page tries to clinch but Soares moves out of range.
Noe Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page tries to clinch but Soares moves away #TD#
and Soares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Page is looking to escape.#T1#
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soares is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Page is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thalys Soares!
Thalys Soares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RMMA 19 - Flynn v Kvaratskheli
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Bauer shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bauer! #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Bauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Bauer.
Bauer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bauer blocking some punches.
Bauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bauer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bauer.
Bauer works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bauer presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Bauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bauer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nelson avoiding damage as Bauer throws knees to the body.
Bauer lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bauer.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson avoiding damage as Bauer throws knees to the body.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
Bauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bauer gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bauer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Bauer avoids a wild elbow strike from Nelson.
Bauer gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bauer blocks a body shot from Nelson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bauer.
Bauer cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Bauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Bauer dips a shoulder and cracks Nelson with a mighty uppercut! Nelson falls back against the cage and Bauer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nelson 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 - Bauer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braydon Bauer!

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

#R1##CL#
Griffith clinches with his opponent.
Kataski tries to pull guard but Griffith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kataski fails to pull guard. #BC#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Griffith as Kataski shoots in.
Zaid Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koshi Kataski.#CL#
Griffith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Griffith is trying to trip Kataski. He has hold of a leg but Kataski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Griffith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Griffith throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kataski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffith has his hands clasped together but Kataski extends and breaks Griffith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kataski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koshi Kataski!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Rivera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Muratov instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muratov.
Muratov dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Rivera as the two fighters clinch.
Muratov blocks the elbow strike.
Rivera is trying to drag Muratov to the mat but Muratov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muratov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muratov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Muratov fails to land.
Muratov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muratov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muratov lands with a right to the head.
Rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muratov has him pressed against the cage.
Muratov blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Muratov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muratov's elbow.
Muratov lands a nice uppercut.
Rivera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muratov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muratov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Muratov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muratov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivera tries to circle away but Muratov has him pinned against the cage.
Muratov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Abdulhakim Muratov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Rivera.
Muratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Muratov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A short right from Muratov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muratov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Muratov successfully pulls guard.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivera with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Muratov wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Muratov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Muratov is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Muratov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Muratov's brow.
Muratov has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet but Rivera passes into half guard.
Rivera winds up and cracks Muratov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muratov pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivera slips a nice elbow through Muratov's hands, connecting with Muratov's forehead.#T3#
Muratov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muratov is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muratov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muratov tries to kick Rivera off but Rivera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rivera.
Rivera wants to take a breather but Muratov is having none of it.
Muratov pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Muratov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rivera working over Muratov with some ground and pound. Muratov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rivera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Muratov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gilbert Rivera!
Our winner, Gilbert Rivera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Yin has Sutchel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sutchel is looking to break free of the clinch but Yin has double underhooks. #BC2#
Yin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sutchel moves into the clinch.
Yin wants a takedown. #BC#
Sutchel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutchel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yin jabs at Sutchel's body.
Sutchel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sutchel.
Yin misses with the combination.
Sutchel is looking for a counter combo.
Yin throws a head kick but Sutchel moves out of range. #CL2#
Yin moves into range and clinches up with Sutchel.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Yin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Sutchel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sutchel eats them both and turns towards Yin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Brennan Sutchel has been cut.
Cory Yin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sutchel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yin scores with the left hand. Sutchel knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sutchel is rocked!
Yin flashes Sutchel a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sutchel's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sutchel crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Yin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cory Yin!
A relieved looking Cory Yin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##CL#
Sutton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gadzhiev misses with an elbow strike.
Sutton lands an elbow that stopped Gadzhiev in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Elvin Gadzhiev has been cut.#BC#
Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sutton scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Sutton has managed to clinch.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Gadzhiev shrugs off. #TD2#
Gadzhiev pulls guard.
Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sutton trying to control but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gadzhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sutton defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadzhiev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Sutton controlling him for the moment.
Sutton passes into half guard.
Gadzhiev regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Sutton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sutton wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving.
Sutton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadzhiev is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Sutton controlling him for the moment.
Gadzhiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutton.
Sutton preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gadzhiev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gadzhiev controlling from the top position.
Sutton seems keen to control Gadzhiev's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Gadzhiev 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.
Sutton tries to strike from the bottom.
Sutton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gadzhiev passes Sutton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gadzhiev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sutton is looking to control Gadzhiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sutton avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gadzhiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sutton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sutton is looking to escape.#T3#
Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gadzhiev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sutton is just riding it out for now. Gadzhiev eventually gives up the hold.
Sutton is doing well to control the position and prevent Gadzhiev from advancing to side control.
Sutton landing strikes from the bottom.
Sutton trying to control here. #SUB2#
Gadzhiev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy. #T4#
Sutton is trying to stand up here but Gadzhiev is controlling him well.
Sutton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadzhiev on the ground.
Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gadzhiev stops Sutton from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gadzhiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sutton defends it well. #SUB2#
Gadzhiev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sutton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gadzhiev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutton is trying to stand up here but Gadzhiev is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvin Gadzhiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elvin Gadzhiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gadzhiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Sutton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gadzhiev's defenses.
Gadzhiev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gadzhiev is defended easily by Sutton.
Valentin Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gadzhiev.
Gadzhiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sutton defends it well.
Sutton clobbers Gadzhiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sutton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gadzhiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sutton finds it's way round the side to connect with Gadzhiev's head.
Valentin Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Sutton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sutton manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhiev takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Sutton throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Gadzhiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sutton wants to stand and escape but Gadzhiev is having none of it.
Gadzhiev wants to control from the top but Sutton keeps moving.
Elvin Gadzhiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gadzhiev 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.
Sutton is looking to stand up but Gadzhiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Gadzhiev forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sutton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gadzhiev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gadzhiev prevents Sutton from standing back up. #T2#
Gadzhiev trying to pass the guard but Sutton defending well.
Sutton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sutton tries to get out of the position.
Sutton pushes Gadzhiev off looking to stand but Gadzhiev dives back in and keeps control.
Sutton is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Gadzhiev 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. Sutton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gadzhiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elvin Gadzhiev!

Event: UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Coetzee blocks a head kick by Sutton.
A lazy left from Sutton finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coetzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutton, which made it look bad.
Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sutton misses with a hook. Coetzee ducked under it nicely.
Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem Coetzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sutton tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Coetzee feints and as Sutton raises his hands in defense, Coetzee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coetzee distracts Sutton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet.
Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coetzee looking to pass the guard.
Sutton wants to sweep here but Coetzee controlling him for the moment.
Sutton wants to stand up but Coetzee is controlling him.
Coetzee connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Sutton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coetzee chips away with some ground and pound.
Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coetzee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coetzee working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet.
Sutton has momentary wrist control but Coetzee slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coetzee is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coetzee is fighting to break Sutton's control of his arms but Sutton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Coetzee works over Sutton with some ground and pound from guard.
Coetzee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sutton's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coetzee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutton is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coetzee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea.
Coetzee lands a couple of digs.
Coetzee landing with the ground and pound.
Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Coetzee lands a couple of elbows.
Coetzee slips nicely into half guard.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coetzee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sutton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee wants to pass the guard but Sutton is defending well.
Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Sutton is trying to stand up here but Coetzee is controlling him well.
Sutton has hold of Coetzee's hands but Coetzee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coetzee working the head and body with strikes.
Sutton is trying to maintain the position but Coetzee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sutton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coetzee 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.
Sutton wants to control but Coetzee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coetzee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coetzee passes to side control.
Sutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coetzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sutton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sutton can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coetzee lands a few punches from side control.
Sutton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coetzee connects with a decent elbow.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Coetzee finish him?#T4#
Coetzee working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coetzee cracks Sutton with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Coetzee immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sutton is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Coetzee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Coetzee!
Willem Coetzee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1##CL#
Page pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Page lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Page. #TD#
Page tightens his grip and picks Grant up, before dumping him to the ground. Grant manages to land in guard.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Page looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grant holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grant has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Page is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Grant is looking to cinch up a triangle. Page throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grant's body to avoid the submission. Grant has instead reached around Page's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grant arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Graham Grant!
Post fight, an emotional Graham Grant said 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Pugh rushes Cordova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cordova stops a takedown attempt from Pugh.
Pugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cordova manages to break the clinch.
Cordova cracks Pugh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pugh misses with a looping right.
Pugh scores with a jab to the head.
Pugh connects with a right hand. Cordova shakes it off.
Pugh tries to clinch up.
Pugh is looking to clinch.
Cordova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pugh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cordova misses with a body kick.
Pugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pugh is looking to score with low kicks.
Raphael Pugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Cordova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cordova throws a series of punches but Pugh avoids them all with ease.
Pugh wants to clinch up but Cordova keeps it at a distance.
Pugh throws a nice looking combination but Cordova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pugh throws an elbow but misses.
Pugh tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pugh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cordova has Pugh pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cordova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cordova takes one to the side of the head.
Pugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cordova misses with the combination.
Pugh throws a lazy uppercut
and Cordova counters with a series of strikes. Pugh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pugh connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Cordova.
Pugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cordova circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordova lands a really nice looking cross but Pugh seems unphased.
Julio Cordova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cordova lands with a hook. Pugh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Pugh.#CL2#
Cordova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugh is trying to push Cordova away but Cordova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A short uppercut from Cordova.
Pugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pugh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cordova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pugh backwards. #ROC2#Pugh is rocked!
Cordova scores with a shot to the side of Pugh's head.
Oh Pugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Cordova.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Pugh. #BC2#
Cordova manages to break the clinch.
Pugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Cordova cracks Pugh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Pugh moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Cordova has closed the distance and engaged Pugh in a clinch.
Pugh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pugh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Pugh throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova just leaning against Pugh, taking a breather.
Pugh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugh backwards. #BC#
Pugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pugh.
Pugh tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away. #T3#
Pugh moves in looking to clinch but Cordova pushes him off.
Pugh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cordova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cordova looks to land a combination but Pugh avoids it well.
Cordova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pugh takes a step back to recover.
Cordova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugh.
Cordova lands a really nice looking cross but Pugh seems unphased. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cordova has knocked Pugh down with a huge combo! Cordova steps away and waves a wobbly Pugh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Raphael Pugh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova lands with a right and another and another! Pugh is in big trouble! Cordova lands again and this time it's lights out for Pugh! A quality knockout there for Cordova.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Cordova!
Julio Cordova bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Yin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Yin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordon is aware though and is defending well.
Riordon is in close to Yin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riordon postures up and lands a big shot to Yin's brow. #SUB#
Yin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riordon cracks Yin with a solid left hand.
Yin wants to get back to his feet but Riordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yin, not yet.
Yin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordon stops Yin from standing up.
Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riordon is working Yin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Riordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Riordon lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Yin is rocked!
Yin is looking to stand up but Riordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Yin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riordon loads up on a big left hand. Yin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riordon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yin can't hide his disappointment, as Riordon celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordon!

Event: UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Shukur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shukur needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Holloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shukur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shukur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shukur is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Shukur avoids nicely. #CL2#
Holloway gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Shukur is avoiding it.
Shukur feinted with a counter takedown.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Shukur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Shukur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Shukur isn't so interested in that idea.
Shukur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shukur is controlling him.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway wants to stand but Shukur is controlling the position.
Shukur 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.
Holloway is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shukur dives into side control.
Holloway tries to escape but Shukur is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shukur scoring with punches from side control.
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shukur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working.
Shukur landing strikes.
Holloway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Shukur trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes.
Shukur lands an elbow.
Shukur landing a few strikes.
Shukur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Shukur drags him back down.
Shukur lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holloway pushes Shukur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shukur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Holloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shukur is chipping away with strikes.
Holloway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shukur lands a nice forearm strike.
Holloway is trying to buck Shukur off.
Holloway tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Holloway really wants to buck Shukur off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur 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#
Shukur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.#CL2#
Holloway has Shukur up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shukur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shukur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Shukur fails with a takedown attempt.
Holloway unleashes a big counter combination but Shukur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Shukur.
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Shukur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
Holloway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway cracks Shukur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shukur with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shukur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Holloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Shukur is rocked!
Isaiah Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shukur falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaiah Holloway!

Event: RMMA 15 - Sroka v Malone
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirkez. #TD2#
Kirkez shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford is trying to control the position but Kirkez postures up.
Kirkez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ford working a defensive guard but Kirkez passes into half guard.
Ford is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirkez from advancing to side control.
Kirkez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Kirkez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ford!
Kirkez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ford wants to control but Kirkez is having none of it.
Ford is looking to improve his position but Kirkez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ford is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punchin N\' Chockin, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ford has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Kirkez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ford defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kirkez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ford's body. #T3#
Kirkez is looking to control Ford but Ford is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkez softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Kirkez looking for the RNC.
Kirkez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kirkez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ford could be in trouble here!
Ford wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ford trying to control the action but Kirkez just sinks the hooks in.
Kirkez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ford tries to roll but Kirkez sticks to his back.
Kirkez gets his hands free as Ford looks to control.
Kirkez biding his time, controlling Ford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Ford as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kirkez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mush Kirkez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Kirkez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ford!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ford wants to control but Kirkez postures up.#SU2#
Kirkez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ford to his feet.
Kirkez blocks a head kick by Ford.
Kirkez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirkez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirkez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirkez goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Kirkez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford is looking for a counter combo.
Alijah Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Kirkez.
Kirkez misses with a body kick.
Kirkez scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kirkez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Kirkez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ford tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Kirkez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ford pushes Kirkez off and scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirkez circles away.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkez avoids the head kick by Ford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a one two combo.
Ford leaves Kirkez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Kirkez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Kirkez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kirkez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU2#
Kirkez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kirkez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ford tries to avoid it but Kirkez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ford to the ground. Ford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Alijah Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkez throws a head kick that misses.
Ford connects with a jab.
Ford throws a hook but Kirkez blocks it.#T3##CL#
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kirkez manages to pull guard.
Kirkez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kirkez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford.
Mush Kirkez has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkez is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Ford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirkez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Ford stalks Kirkez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirkez's face. Kirkez staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford throws a leg kick which misses Kirkez's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirkez tries to avoid it. #T4##CL#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Kirkez back into the cage.
Kirkez prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford misses with a hook. Kirkez ducked under it nicely.
Kirkez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Kirkez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kirkez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ford is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kirkez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alijah Ford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mush Kirkez's cut.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirkez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirkez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
We've been informed that Kirkez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ford tries to sprawl but Kirkez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford wants to improve his position but Kirkez is controlling well.
Ford is looking to control Kirkez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirkez lands a nice short elbow.
Kirkez working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Kirkez prevents Ford from standing back up. #ES#
Ford kicks off Kirkez and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Kirkez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ford to the ground. Kirkez is now in Ford's guard.
Kirkez is standing up over Ford. Ford looks to escape but Kirkez dives into side control. #REVR#
Ford seems a little lost for a moment, as Kirkez dominates the positioning.
Kirkez cracks Ford with a big right hand but Ford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kirkez stands up. #CL2#
Kirkez instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kirkez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ford prevents it.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirkez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirkez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ford is keeping busy.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Kirkez avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Kirkez's ribcage. Kirkez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Kirkez saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Kirkez's head back. #T3#
Kirkez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Alijah Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Kirkez.#CL2#
Kirkez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kirkez drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirkez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirkez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirkez pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford postures up.
Ford throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Ford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kirkez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.#SUB2#
Kirkez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford postures up.
Kirkez is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mush Kirkez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirkez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mush Kirkez!

Event: RMMA - Rio 2
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Charelston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffith lands a slapping body shot.
Charelston lunges at Griffith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffith's hand.
Griffith takes a swing at Charelston's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Charelston. #CUT#It looks like Zaid Griffith has been cut.
Griffith throws a right and a left that Charelston avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Griffith.#CL#
Charelston instigates a clinch.
Griffith can't find room to land a body shot as Charelston controls the action.
Griffith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Charelston's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Charelston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffith tries for a takedown but Charelston manages to get underhooks.
Charelston misses with a punch on the inside.
Charelston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griffith throws a hook to the side of Charelston's head but Charelston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charelston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffith shoots for a takedown but Charelston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stewart Charelston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Griffith.#TD#
Charelston feints and as Griffith raises his hands in defense, Charelston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Griffith kicks Charelston off and gets to his feet.
Griffith scores with a nice head shot.
Charelston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charelston misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Griffith.
Charelston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffith lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Griffith does no damage. #TD2#
Griffith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffith won't allow Charelston to get back to his feet.
Charelston trying to control the position here.
Griffith prevents Charelston from getting back to his feet.
Griffith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charelston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffith is looking to work some ground and pound but Charelston has wrist control.
Griffith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charelston has momentary wrist control but Griffith slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Griffith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charelston works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Charelston has control of Griffith's left arm, preventing Griffith from doing any damage.
Griffith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griffith working the ground and pound but Charelston is defending the strikes.
Griffith working the body and head with strikes.
Griffith lands an elbow.
Griffith working away.
Griffith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Griffith misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Charelston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charelston taking a bit of punishment here - Griffith scoring with strikes.
Charelston takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Charelston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charelston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charelston looking for a sweep but Griffith has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Griffith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griffith avoids the attempt from Charelston to control.
Charelston is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Griffith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Charelston hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griffith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Charelston tries to hold on but Griffith postures up.
Charelston is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffith is landing with some decent strikes but Charelston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charelston wants to control but Griffith is having none of it.#T4#
Griffith dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Charelston is rocked!
Griffith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Charelston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Griffith lands a big elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Charelston is working to get back to half guard.
Charelston takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Griffith's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Griffith!
After the fight, Zaid Griffith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Just Fights Revival 2:
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Bone Collector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holdrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bone Collector moves out of range as Holdrock strikes.
Bone Collector slips a jab from Holdrock.
Holdrock moves in looking to clinch but Bone Collector pushes him off.
Holdrock fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Bone Collector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bone Collector lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bone Collector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holdrock throws a leg kick but Bone Collector checks it.
Holdrock swinging wildly here.
Bone Collector scores with a nice strike.
Holdrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone Collector connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holdrock momentarily.
Bone Collector moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bone Collector really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holdrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Marvin Bone Collector has been cut.
Bone Collector throws a series of punches but Holdrock moves out of range.
Holdrock misses with a looping right.
Bone Collector clobbers Holdrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holdrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##CL#
Bone Collector has managed to clinch.
Bone Collector lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the temple.
Holdrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Bone Collector.
Bone Collector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bone Collector tries to work over Holdrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bone Collector blocks a body shot from Holdrock.
Holdrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Bone Collector.
Holdrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holdrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone Collector's elbow.
Bone Collector tries to circle away but Holdrock has him pinned against the cage.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside that Holdrock shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone Collector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holdrock's elbow.
Bone Collector tries to circle away but Holdrock has him pinned against the cage.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bone Collector.
Bone Collector lands an elbow that stopped Holdrock in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Bone Collector manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Bone Collector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holdrock tries a body shot but Bone Collector blocks it.
Bone Collector throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holdrock trying to stall but Bone Collector improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holdrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bone Collector.
Holdrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone Collector controls his hands.
Bone Collector is trying to break the clinch but Holdrock is controlling him.
Holdrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Bone Collector wants to break free but Holdrock has control. #BC#
Bone Collector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone Collector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bone Collector with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holdrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bone Collector holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bone Collector blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Holdrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bone Collector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone Collector throws a series of punches but Holdrock moves out of range.
Holdrock lands a high kick! #CL#
Bone Collector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holdrock tries to throw a body punch but Bone Collector avoids it by throwing Holdrock back against the cage.
Holdrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holdrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holdrock.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside.
Bone Collector lands an elbow that stopped Holdrock in his tracks for a moment.
Holdrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Bone Collector goes for a takedown attempt but Holdrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bone Collector with a jab.
Holdrock is looking to clinch but Bone Collector is avoiding it. #CL#
Bone Collector instigates a clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bone Collector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holdrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holdrock moves in looking to clinch but Bone Collector pushes him off.#CL#
Bone Collector moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Bone Collector.
Holdrock avoids the elbow strike from Bone Collector, against the cage.
Bone Collector blocks a body shot from Holdrock.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside that Holdrock shrugs off.
Bone Collector lands a damaging elbow.
Holdrock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bone Collector is keeping busy.
Holdrock tries to throw a body punch but Bone Collector avoids it by throwing Holdrock back against the cage.
Bone Collector lands a damaging elbow.
Holdrock blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone Collector is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holdrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bone Collector lands a nice elbow.
Holdrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bone Collector pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bone Collector lands an elbow just above Holdrock 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Bone Collector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Bone Collector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holdrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Bone Collector moves into the clinch successfully.
Bone Collector works on Holdrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Bone Collector creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holdrock's defenses.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Bone Collector misses with an elbow strike.
Holdrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holdrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone Collector's elbow.
Holdrock blocks an elbow strike from Bone Collector.
Holdrock tries to work over Bone Collector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bone Collector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holdrock can do to turn this around?
Bone Collector lands an elbow just above Holdrock 's eye.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside that Holdrock shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Bone Collector tries to break the clinch but Holdrock is controlling the position.
Bone Collector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marvin Bone Collector has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holdrock tries to stall but Bone Collector uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bone Collector is leaning against Holdrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bone Collector.
Bone Collector lands an elbow just above Holdrock 's eye.
Bone Collector lands a damaging elbow.
Bone Collector creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bone Collector is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holdrock misses with a body punch.
Bone Collector misses with a punch to the body.
Holdrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone Collector backwards.
Bone Collector lands an elbow that stopped Holdrock in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holdrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holdrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bone Collector lands an elbow that stopped Holdrock in his tracks for a moment.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside that Holdrock shrugs off.
Holdrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone Collector's elbow.
Bone Collector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holdrock has him pressed against the cage.
Bone Collector gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone Collector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bone Collector lands an elbow inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Bone Collector.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Bone Collector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bone Collector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone Collector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Bone Collector moves into range and clinches up with Holdrock.
Bone Collector is trying to break the clinch but Holdrock is controlling him.#BC#
Bone Collector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Bone Collector - just one landing.
Holdrock looks to land a left hand but Bone Collector moved out of range nicely.
Holdrock misses with an uppercut. Bone Collector saw that one coming.
Luke Holdrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Bone Collector. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bone Collector.#CL#
Bone Collector closes the distance and pushes Holdrock back into the cage.
Holdrock tries a body shot but Bone Collector blocks it. #BC#
Bone Collector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holdrock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bone Collector slips a straight right by Holdrock.
Bone Collector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone Collector lands a head shot.#T3#
Bone Collector ducks under a wild hook from Holdrock.
A left lands for Holdrock.#CL#
Bone Collector moves into the clinch.
Holdrock looking to stall.
Bone Collector pushes off an throws an elbow but Holdrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bone Collector lands a nice shot to the body.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bone Collector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Bone Collector.
Bone Collector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bone Collector lands an elbow just above Holdrock 's eye.
Bone Collector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Bone Collector breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Bone Collector misses.
Bone Collector connects with a leg kick.
Holdrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marvin Bone Collector is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone Collector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holdrock.#T4#
Bone Collector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bone Collector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bone Collector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holdrock 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.
Holdrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone Collector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holdrock throws a head kick but Bone Collector moves out of range. #CL#
Holdrock gets tackled into the cage by Bone Collector. Bone Collector maintains the clinch.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holdrock avoids the elbow strike from Bone Collector, against the cage.
Bone Collector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bone Collector misses with a punch to the body.
Bone Collector presses Holdrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bone Collector. #BC#
Bone Collector breaks from the clinch.
Holdrock is looking to clinch.
Bone Collector has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holdrock misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Holdrock gets tackled into the cage by Bone Collector. Bone Collector maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone Collector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bone Collector lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Bone Collector dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Bone Collector's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holdrock is looking to clinch.
Bone Collector scores with a jab to the body.
Bone Collector lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Bone Collector closes the distance and pushes Holdrock back into the cage.
Bone Collector working hard to break the clinch.
Bone Collector gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone Collector blocks an uppercut.
Holdrock takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bone Collector just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holdrock's brow.
Bone Collector misses with an elbow over the top.
Bone Collector pushes off an throws an elbow but Holdrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holdrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bone Collector is looking to break free of the clinch but Holdrock has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone Collector tries to break free but Holdrock pushes him back against the cage.
Bone Collector is leaning against Holdrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Bone Collector turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Bone Collector is chipping away with strikes.
Bone Collector creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bone Collector lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Bone Collector lands some shots froms side control.
Bone Collector lands some shots froms side control.
Bone Collector working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bone Collector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Holdrock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holdrock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bone Collector asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bone Collector landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Bone Collector's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bone Collector scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bone Collector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holdrock wants to get back to his feet but Bone Collector is dominant here and he's now got Holdrock's back!#T2#
Bone Collector is landing with strikes. Holdrock can't take much more of this.
Bone Collector lands punches and elbows.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bone Collector.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone Collector lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone Collector keeps control of the position as Holdrock tries to break free.
Holdrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bone Collector lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Holdrock as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bone Collector!
The referee is taking a good look at Holdrock as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bone Collector!
Marvin Bone Collector overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holdrock grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bone Collector connects with a big shot to the side of Holdrock's head.
Bone Collector 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.
Holdrock is trying to remain composed but Bone Collector is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Holdrock is trapped and Bone Collector is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone Collector lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holdrock is trying to remain composed but Bone Collector is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Can Holdrock hold on?! Bone Collector is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bone Collector lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone Collector lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Holdrock hold on?!
Holdrock is trying to stand back up.
Holdrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone Collector. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bone Collector has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holdrock.
Bone Collector connects with a big shot to the side of Holdrock's head.
Bone Collector gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bone Collector is punishing Holdrock with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone Collector scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T4#
Bone Collector lands punches and elbows.
Holdrock is trapped and Bone Collector is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bone Collector lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bone Collector is working the ground and pound. Can Holdrock escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bone Collector. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bone Collector lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bone Collector scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bone Collector lands a shot to the head.
Bone Collector lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone Collector scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bone Collector. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Bone Collector showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bone Collector 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Just Fights Revival 2:
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Hester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hester on the side of the head.#CL2#
Peters rushes Hester and presses him up against the cage.
Hester prevents the takedown attempt.
Hester is trying to drag Peters to the mat but Peters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peters lands an elbow inside that Hester shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peters. #BC2#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters throws a leg kick which misses Hester's front leg but catches the back leg as Hester tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peters.
Peters throws a series of strikes that have Hester backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Peters clinches with his opponent.
Peters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Peters. #BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch. #T1#
Peters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters. #CL2#
Peters instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch.
Peters connects with an inside leg kick.
Hester shoots in and drives through. Peters sprawls well.
Peters lands with an uppercut that bounces Hester off the cage and back into range.
Hester fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Hester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hester's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hester at a distance. #T2#
Peters cracks a nice hook into Hester's ribs.
Peters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Hester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peters!
Peters is trying to buck Hester off.#SUB#
Hester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peters is not content to let Hester control the position.
Hester works to advance to full mount. Peters defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Peters squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peters taking shots to the head.
Hester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hester putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hester postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peters looks a forlorn figure.
Hester landing punches. #SUB#
Peters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hester dominating with strikes here.
Peters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Peters is rocked!#SUB#
Hester looking to isolate an arm here. Peters doesn't see it coming and as Hester extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jensen Hester!

Event: RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson throws a jab when Atsushi was well out of range.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.#CL#
Nelson has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson tries to work over Atsushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with a hook.#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Atsushi throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi. #TD#
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Atsushi to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
Nelson tries to kick Atsushi off but Atsushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Atsushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Nelson is trying to stand.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson pulls Atsushi in close to his closed guard and prevents Atsushi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nelson works over Atsushi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Atsushi is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushi's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Atsushi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nelson has picked Atsushi up and slammed him! Atsushi can't keep hold of the triangle and Nelson manages to pass to side control!
Atsushi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nelson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atsushi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Nelson lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atsushi, who protects the arm well.
Atsushi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nelson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a big elbow.
Atsushi struggling a bit here.
Atsushi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atsushi can do to turn this around?
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atsushi is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.#BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#That has opened up Onishi Atsushi's cut even more.
Nelson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atsushi connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Nelson keeps control of Atsushi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson pushes Atsushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Nelson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Atsushi pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Atsushi swinging wildly here.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi misses with a head kick. #CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atsushi's defenses.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Atsushi won't want to take too many of those.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Atsushi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atsushi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Atsushi takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Atsushi is trying to break free.#T3#
Nelson lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelson pushes down on Atsushi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Atsushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atsushi's head.
Atsushi trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson 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.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Atsushi's head.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi trying to control here.
Atsushi is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
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#
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malik Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Malik Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Atsushi controls the action.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Atsushi is trying to break free.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nelson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Atsushi counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Atsushi to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nelson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atsushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atsushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Atsushi's legs.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atsushi checks it well.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atsushi on the side of the head.
Nelson misses the jab.
Atsushi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atsushi backs up against the cage.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Nelson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a right hand that Atsushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Atsushi also avoids with ease.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushi.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atsushi just manages to avoid it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Onishi Atsushi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson dives in and grabs Atsushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Atsushi throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Atsushi gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson. #T3#
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Atsushi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Atsushi slows down the pace here.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atsushi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it. #BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Malik Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Atsushi stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atsushi takes one on the button.
Atsushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Atsushi is out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Nelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atsushi defending well though.
Malik Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushi trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Atsushi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
Malik Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Molina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Molina keeps it at a distance.
Molina catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molina tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera scores with a jab.
Rivera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Molina tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Molina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molina tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Molina lands an elbow inside.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Molina.
Nice elbow from Molina.
Molina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Molina pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Molina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Molina - just one landing.
Molina throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molina tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rivera drives through and clinches with Molina against the cage. #TD2#
Molina wants the takedown. Rivera is fighting it off but Molina persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rivera's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molina is controlling him.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Rivera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Molina presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Molina misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molina doesn't seem phased though.
Hector Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Molina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Molina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Molina scoring well with a low kick there.
Molina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molina with a nice calf kick.
Rivera walks into a jab.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!#CL#
Molina gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Molina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Molina tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Molina avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Molina - that landed with a thud.
Molina tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike from Molina. #BC#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
A jab from Molina misses. #CL2#
Molina instigates a clinch.
Molina lands an elbow inside. #T3##BC2#
Molina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Molina moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.#BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Molina is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Molina with a hook.
Rivera tries to clinch but Molina is having none of it.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Molina.
Molina works the jab nicely.
Molina scores with a leg kick.
Rivera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
Molina is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch.
Molina lands an elbow inside.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Molina lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Molina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Molina throws a monster overhand right that drops Rivera! Molina follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Molina!
Hector Molina decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Quipao clinches with his opponent.
Peters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quipao after a bit of a struggle.
Peters misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Quipao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quipao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peters as he avoids it easily.
Peters throws a wild body kick that Quipao sees coming a mile off.
Quipao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peters throws a body punch but Quipao moves out of range.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quipao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quipao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quipao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters scores with a punch to the head.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conor Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quipao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Peters. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters throws out a loose jab but Quipao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Quipao goes for a double leg but Peters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peters continues to drive forward.
Conor Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Quipao.#CL#
Peters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quipao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peters smiles and moves away.
Peters scores with a jab to the head.
Quipao fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Peters rushes Quipao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peters lands an elbow inside that Quipao shrugs off.
Peters lands a nice elbow.
Peters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Quipao has Peters up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Quipao manages to pull guard.
Peters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peters scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Peters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quipao is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Peters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quipao is aware though and is defending well.
Peters is looking to stand up but Quipao isn't so interested in that idea.
Peters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Peters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Peters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quipao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quipao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quipao trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Quipao passes Peters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quipao on the ground.
Peters wants to get back to his feet.
Peters is staying active underneath Quipao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters wants to stand back up but Quipao manages to pass into side control. #SU2#
Quipao decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Quipao gets tackled into the cage by Peters. Peters maintains the clinch.
Quipao is trying to drag Peters to the mat but Peters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quipao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Quipao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quipao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peters throws an elbow but misses.
Quipao lands a nice elbow.
Peters lands an elbow that stopped Quipao in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jun Quipao has been cut.#BC#
Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quipao tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quipao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peters throws out the jab.
Quipao ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Quipao moves out of range as Peters throws a body kick.
Peters lands a leg kick that knocks Quipao off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peters looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Quipao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Peters pushes Quipao up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Peters manages to break the clinch.
Peters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Quipao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quipao circles away quickly and effectively.
Quipao swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.
Peters scores with a punch to the head.
Quipao has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peters misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quipao breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Peters forces Quipao back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Quipao pulls Peters into guard.
Quipao has momentary wrist control but Peters slips an elbow through the middle.
Peters postures up.
Peters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters throwing strikes from guard but Quipao blocks nicely.
Quipao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peters.
Peters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quipao is trying to control the position but Peters postures up.
Peters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peters throws an elbow that misses. Quipao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters's guard. Nice move by Quipao!#REVB#
Jun Quipao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quipao trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Quipao stands and steps away. Peters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL2#
Quipao clinches up with Peters and pushes him back against the cage.
Peters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quipao has Peters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peters prevents the takedown attempt.
Conor Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Quipao.
Quipao tries to stall but Peters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quipao tries to pull guard but Peters forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quipao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quipao has Peters pressed against the cage, preventing Peters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quipao's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quipao dodges an elbow strike from Peters.
Peters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Quipao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quipao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Peters postures up in Quipao's guard and throws a big left but Quipao blocks it.
Peters with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Quipao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peters cracks Quipao with a solid left hand.
Quipao controlling the position.
Peters throwing strikes but missing.
Peters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quipao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peters throws an elbow that misses. Quipao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters's guard. Nice move by Quipao!#REVB#
Quipao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Peters working for submissions but it's allowed Quipao to get to half guard. #SUB#
Peters actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Peters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peters tries to kick Quipao off but Quipao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Quipao seems to be looking for submissions.
Quipao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Quipao decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Peters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Quipao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quipaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quipao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quipao digs a good body shot into Peters's ribs.
No luck for Quipao with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Quipao forces Peters back against the cage and clinches.
Peters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quipao can do to turn this around?
Peters tries to score a body lock takedown but Quipao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quipao pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conor Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters slaps away a takedown attempt from Quipao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Peters darts in and clinches Quipao up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quipao is pressed up against the cage. Peters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quipao down to the mat. Quipao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quipao shoots for a takedown but Peters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conor Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Quipao.#T1#
Peters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peters is looking to clinch. #CL#
Peters moves into the clinch.
Peters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peters tries to score a body lock takedown but Quipao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quipao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peters struggles to land a body shot inside as Quipao controls his hands.
Peters throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quipao tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jun Quipao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peters wants it to stay on the feet.
Quipao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quipao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peters.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peters slaps away a takedown attempt from Quipao, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Peters scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quipao.
Quipao fails with the takedown.
Quipao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peters can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters tries to clinch but Quipao is having none of it.
Peters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Peters pushes Quipao up against the cage in a clinch.
Peters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quipao just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Peters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Quipao does no damage.
Peters jabs at Quipao's body.#CL#
Peters instigates a clinch.
Peters lands a damaging elbow.
Conor Peters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peters goes for a takedown attempt but Quipao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Quipao tries to keep at a distance but Peters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quipao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peters pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Quipao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters, pushing him back against the cage.
Peters tries for a takedown but Quipao manages to get underhooks. #T4##BC#
Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quipao shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peters keeps the fight on the outside.
Peters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Peters.
Peters tries to clinch up but Quipao circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Quipao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quipao shoots in for a double leg but Peters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quipao moves forwards but Peters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quipao keeps the fight on the outside.
Peters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quipao fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Peters!

Event: RMMA - Amsterdam 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Griffith throws the left hand but Esperanza avoids the punch easily.
Esperanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffith.
Esperanza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esperanza throws a hook but Griffith avoids it easily.
Griffith lands a leg kick that knocks Esperanza off balance momentarily.
Esperanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Griffith backs away, Esperanza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esperanza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esperanza misses with a wild body shot.
Griffith scores with a one two! Esperanza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esperanza misses with an uppercut.
Griffith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esperanza throws a low kick, looking for Griffith's leg but Griffith calmly moves out of range.
Griffith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Esperanza misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith misses with a looping left.
Esperanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esperanza is looking to clinch but Griffith is avoiding it.
Griffith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esperanza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Griffith has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esperanza.#T1#
Esperanza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffith moves out of range as Esperanza strikes.
Griffith clobbers Esperanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffith slips under a jab.
Griffith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esperanza scores with a jab.
Esperanza loads up on a big right hand but Griffith slips the punch.
Esperanza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esperanza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Griffith clinches.
Griffith has Esperanza pressed against the cage, preventing Esperanza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Esperanza has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Griffith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Griffith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Esperanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffith has double underhooks.
Esperanza working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffith with a hook.
Griffith slips a straight right by Esperanza.
Esperanza throws a shot to the body.
Griffith tries to clinch up but Esperanza circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esperanza at a distance.
Donk. Griffith catches Esperanza right on the button with a cross.
Esperanza lands a nice shot that snaps Griffith's head back. #T2#
Esperanza moves away from the strike by Griffith.
Esperanza throws a chopping leg kick but Griffith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffith connects with the punch.
Esperanza misses with a body shot.
Griffith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esperanza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Esperanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffith.
Esperanza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esperanza.
Griffith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffith checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Griffith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esperanza tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esperanza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esperanza.
Esperanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esperanza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esperanza throws a leg kick but Griffith moved away.
Griffith misses with a looping right.
Esperanza throws a hook but Griffith avoids it easily.#T3#
Esperanza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esperanza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffith throws out the jab.
Esperanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esperanza.#ROC#Griffith is rocked!
Esperanza Throws a clean left jab. Esperanza Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Griffith's chin! Griffith crumbles to the ground and Esperanza follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Esperanza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonel Esperanza!
An out of breath Leonel Esperanza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Yin. Those never looked like landing.
Yin throws a series of punches but Sakkinen moves out of range.
Cory Yin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Sakkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakkinen throws the left hand but Yin avoids the punch easily.
Yin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakkinen drops his hands momentarily and Yin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yin jabs Sakkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakkinen throws a hook but Yin avoids it easily.
Yin moves out of range as Sakkinen strikes.
Yin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakkinen misses the jab.
Sakkinen connects with a body shot that sends Yin's belly button to the back.
Sakkinen looks to land a combination but Yin avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Yin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Sakkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Yin.
Nice uppercut there from Yin.
Sakkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Sakkinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yin on his heels. He'll look to pass Yin's guard now, I'm sure.
Sakkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Yin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Yin slips a straight right by Sakkinen.
Yin lands a nice shot that snaps Sakkinen's head back.
Yin slips under a jab from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sakkinen with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yin misses with a hook. Sakkinen ducked under it nicely.
Sakkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Yin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Sakkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yin is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sakkinen stays in close to Yin's body and controls the position.
Sakkinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yin is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sakkinen prevents Yin from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Yin wriggles free and stands up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yin throws a nice looking combination but Sakkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakkinen tests Yin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Sakkinen misses.
Sakkinen throws a jab when Yin was well out of range.
Yin stalks Sakkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakkinen's face. Sakkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Yin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakkinen connects with the punch.
A combination from Sakkinen does no damage.
Yin throws a series of punches but Sakkinen avoids them all with ease.
Sakkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yin lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Sakkinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yin quickly recovers to half guard.
Yin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sakkinen manages to mount him!
Sakkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Sakkinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sakkinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakkinen's guard! Nice work there by Yin!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sakkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sakkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB#
Sakkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yin defends it easily.
Yin throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakkinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yin being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Sakkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakkinen keeping moving, preventing Yin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yin throwing strikes from guard but Sakkinen blocks nicely.
Yin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Sakkinen working for a triangle but Yin defends it easily.
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 Sami Sakkinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Yin tenderised Sakkinen's leg. Sakkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yin slips a jab from Sakkinen.#TD#
Sakkinen looking to score a takedown here. Yin is defending well but Sakkinen drives through and ends up in Yin's guard.#SUB#
Sakkinen 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.
Sakkinen trying to move into half guard but instead Yin has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yin cracks Sakkinen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
Yin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Sakkinen has his foot on Yin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
Sami Sakkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sakkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakkinen is trying to control the position but Yin postures up.
Yin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yin stands up over Sakkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sakkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakkinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yin has his hands clasped together but Sakkinen extends and breaks Yin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakkinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sami Sakkinen!

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

#R1#
Code lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Ford takes a swing at Code's ribcage but misses.
Code stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Alijah Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Code clinches.
Ford wants to break free but Code has control.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code.
Stalling in the clinch from Code.
Code lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Code's brow. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to clinch there but Code circles away.
Code is looking to counter punch.
Ford wants to clinch#KD#
and Code counters with a nice right hand that sends Ford toppling to the canvas! Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Code finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Alijah Ford has been cut.#T1#
Ford throws a leg kick
and Code counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ford off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Code follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ford was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damari Code!

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