Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gordon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choke backing away here, and Gordon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Choke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Choke 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.
Choke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Gordon trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up.
Choke is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now. #T3#
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
Choke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke 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#
Gordon leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Choke controls the action.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon. #BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Choke shoots and misses
and Gordon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Choke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
Gordon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.#T1#
Choke goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Choke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Choke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Choke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke fails with the takedown.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choke looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.#T3#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choke has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon flicks out a counter leg kick but Choke steps away.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Choke shoots in.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Gordon feints a counter leg kick.
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gordon but Gordon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Lamar Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Choke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gordon is trying to control Choke's posture but Choke avoids it.
Choke working the ground and pound.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Choke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Choke throwing strikes but Gordon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon wants to stand but Choke is controlling his arm.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Choke is defending well. #T3#
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Choke punching from the bottom.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gordon passes into side control!
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choke seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon advances to mount.
Choke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Choke wants to escape the position.
Gordon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Choke.
Choke rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lamar Gordon just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Choke doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon feints a counter leg kick.
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gordon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Choke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Choke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Choke shrugs it off. #T2#
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gordon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Choke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choke with a poor takedown
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Choke misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gordon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Choke! Gordon lets Choke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Choke fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily#KD2#
and Gordon counters with a nice right hand that sends Choke toppling to the canvas! Choke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gordon finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Choke misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a huge left! Choke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gordon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Choke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
An out of breath Lamar Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Van De Leide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Van De Leide catches Shifter right on the button with a cross.
Shifter defending well as Van De Leide loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter wants to counter the offense by Van De Leide and move into the clinch position.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van De Leide.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van De Leide won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter working the body and head with strikes.
Van De Leide tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van De Leide dodges the ground and pound from Shifter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well.
Van De Leide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Van De Leide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shifter lands a nice short elbow.
Van De Leide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is defending well.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shifter 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.
Van De Leide trying to control here. #T2#
Van De Leide is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van De Leide doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but Van De Leide is blocking nicely.
Van De Leide is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van De Leide avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter prevents Van De Leide from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van De Leide has recovered full guard. #T3##SUB#
Van De Leide working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Van De Leide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Leide is retaining full guard.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. Van De Leide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by Van De Leide!#REVR#
Van De Leide wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Van De Leide stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van De Leide defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Van De Leide defends it easily.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van De Leide's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van De Leide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van De Leide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Leide pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
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#
Van De Leide misses with a wild combination.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van De Leide tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Shifter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter drops an elbow to the side of Van De Leide's head.
Van De Leide is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Van De Leide manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van De Leide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van De Leide wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvio Van De Leide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide misses with a head kick.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.#T2#
Van De Leide throws a leg kick that misses.
Van De Leide lands with a right hand.
Shifter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Van De Leide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Van De Leide keeps it at a distance.
Shifter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?#T3#
Van De Leide lands with a nice combination. Shifter backs away looking to recover.
Van De Leide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.
Van De Leide trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shifter in the domination position with Van De Leide hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Van De Leide's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van De Leide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Van De Leide is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van De Leide makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Van De Leide is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van De Leide manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Van De Leide's guard.
Van De Leide wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Van De Leide dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Van De Leide throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Van De Leide throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter shoots for a takedown but Van De Leide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Van De Leide throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van De Leide manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van De Leide is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Van De Leide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Leide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van De Leide distracts Shifter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van De Leide stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Leide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is letting Van De Leide control him for a moment.
Van De Leide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter tries to buck Van De Leide off but Van De Leide is having none of it.
Van De Leide tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shifter's legs.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van De Leide is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Leide trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van De Leide moves nicely into side control.
Van De Leide has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van De Leide prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.#T4#
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van De Leide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is keeping the position.
Shifter postures up. #ES#
Van De Leide uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shifter moves out of range of the body kick.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van De Leide defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van De Leide.#TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Branko shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Branko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Branko trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Branko looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Branko's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Branko can't escape the position.
Jackson landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Branko regains half guard.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Branko wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Branko's hands, connecting with Branko's forehead.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Branko's head. #T3##SUB#
Branko looking for subs from the bottom but Jackson mounts him!
Branko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Branko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branko has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Branko gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Branko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Branko.
Branko is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Branko tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Branko tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is working Branko over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Jackson lands a strong strike to the head of Branko. That's dazed him! Jackson looking to finish here. Branko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jackson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 386: Sitsongrit v Roll
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
And Zimmerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zimmerman 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.
Thibodeaux Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a body shot that sends Zimmerman's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux Jr..
And Zimmerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zimmerman manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux Jr. sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping the position.
Zimmerman advances position into side control!
Zimmerman working the ground and pound but Thibodeaux Jr. is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux Jr. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Zimmerman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux Jr., who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thibodeaux Jr. on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux Jr. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thibodeaux Jr. can't do much from the bottom here.
Zimmerman fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Zimmerman swings around for an armbar but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zimmerman's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thibodeaux Jr. passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux Jr. seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thibodeaux Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Thibodeaux Jr. 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. #SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
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 Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zimmerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zimmerman scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Zimmerman under the eye.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux Jr. finds it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux Jr. uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zimmerman's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux Jr.!#REVR##SUB2#
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moritz Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux Jr. defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux Jr. defends well.
Zimmerman has a closed guard, preventing Thibodeaux Jr. from standing up.
Thibodeaux Jr. has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux Jr. defends easily. #SUB2#
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has his foot on Thibodeaux Jr.'s thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thibodeaux Jr. works his way back into a safe position though.
Thibodeaux Jr. preventing the sweep.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Zimmerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux Jr. dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB2#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Thibodeaux Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Thibodeaux Jr. is holding on for now.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moritz Zimmerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. digs a good body shot into Zimmerman's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Zimmerman with the counter takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zimmerman postures up in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux Jr. is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. is defending well. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Zimmerman.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux Jr. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmerman throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Zimmerman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zimmerman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zimmerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Zimmerman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux Jr., who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Zimmerman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has hold of Thibodeaux Jr.'s arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thibodeaux Jr. tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zimmerman cranks the arm and Thibodeaux Jr. screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thibodeaux Jr., who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Moritz Zimmerman!

Event: RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Kraft counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Kraft to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kraft.#TD2#
Gordon manages to pull guard.
Kraft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon is pulling down on Kraft's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraft, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Gordon wants to control but Kraft is keeping him busy.
Kraft is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Kraft tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Kraft is trying to work for a sweep but Gordon has mounted him!
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraft is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Gordon working for a submission but Kraft is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon takes Kraft's back.
Kraft is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraft manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon controlling the position.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #T4#
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Kraft working to try and regain half guard.
Kraft swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraft is looking to escape.
Kraft slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraft attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kraft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kraft 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.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kraft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.#SUB#
Kraft is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kraft wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Gordon staying calm.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T3#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Kraft defending well.
Gordon prevents Kraft from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
Kraft flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kraft has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraft gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Kraft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Kraft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraft's best efforts.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraft prevents Gordon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!#T1##SUB2#
Gordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gordon trying to control.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon has the hooks in. Kraft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kraft prevents Gordon from getting a body triangle.
Kraft can't escape the position. #T2#
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gordon tries to control but Kraft wriggling away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon trying to control but Kraft is having none of it.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraft knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Kraft wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to control. Kraft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Gordon.
I've got Gordon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gordon!

Event: ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nesse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nesse drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nesse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Nesse postures up.#SUB#
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to buck Nesse off but Nesse is having none of it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nesse has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nesse has Jackson in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Jackson trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape. #T3#
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse punching from the bottom.
Nesse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily. #SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nesse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nesse pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kesse Nesse!

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalambay is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Thai fails to land the takedown.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thai is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Kalambay looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay 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#
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thai.
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Kalambay sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.#T1#
Thai shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kalambay leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Kalambay as Thai shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalambay throws a quick counter head kick but Thai was just out of range.#T4#
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Thai was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kalambay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kalambay has got the better of the exchanges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay shows good takedown defense.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.#T1#
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalambay defends well and Thai ends up having to push Kalambay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Kalambay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Thai looks for a takedown but Kalambay sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thai darts in looking for a takedown but Kalambay gets double underhooks and turns Thai into the cage.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay is looking to wear down Thai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai with a poor takedown
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Thai goes for a double leg but Kalambay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalambay continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai goes for a double leg but Kalambay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalambay continues to drive forward.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thai dives in and grabs Kalambay 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalambay pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Kalambay thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalambay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kalambay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thai to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalambay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalambay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Kalambay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kalambay leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Kalambay . No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay had his way with Wille Thai in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalambay swivels and escapes.#T3#
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Kalambay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thai shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalambay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:41
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
McNofun misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by McNofun.
McNofun works Kramer's body with a nice hook.
McNofun throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt.
Kramer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. McNofun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kramer goes for a double leg but McNofun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McNofun continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is looking for a takedown.
McNofun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNofun misses with a punch on the inside.
McNofun can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
McNofun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.
McNofun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. #TD#
McNofun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kramer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McNofun to the mat. McNofun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.
McNofun wants to stand but Kramer is controlling the position.
McNofun is trying to keep Kramer in close.
McNofun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer 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.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kramer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! McNofun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNofun manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into McNofun's guard.
Kramer throws an elbow that misses. McNofun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kramer's guard. Nice move by McNofun!#REVB##T2#
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNofun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNofun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kramer's guard.
McNofun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNofun stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but McNofun pushes his legs off easily.
McNofun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McNofun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McNofun wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNofun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McNofun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNofun is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kramer looking for a triangle here. McNofun is fighting it but it looks tight! Kramer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McNofun is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Kramer!

Event: GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuzmin sprawls well initially but Hanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuzmin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Kuzmin wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuzmin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuzmin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Kuzmin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson 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.
Hanson landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuzmin's guard.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzmin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Kuzmin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Kuzmin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuzmin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuzmin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hanson with a nice head shot there.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuzmin keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson advances position into side control!
Kuzmin is looking for a sweep.
Hanson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well.
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!#SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuzmin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuzmin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuzmin is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuzmin wants to control but Hanson postures up.#SUB#
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuzmin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Kuzmin.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Kuzmin there. #T4#
Hanson gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzmin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzmin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuzmin is one step ahead there.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin works over Hanson with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Kuzmin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!#SUB#
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzmin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Kuzmin controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuzmin sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuzmin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuzmin pinned against the cage. Kuzmin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuzmin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmin as Hanson shoots in.
It seemed like Kuzmin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuzmin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kuzmin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuzmin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Kuzmin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuzmin manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Kuzmin's guard. #SUB2#
Kuzmin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanson connects with a nice short shot to Kuzmin's temple.
Kuzmin gets full guard.
Hanson lands a couple of digs.
Hanson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well.
Kuzmin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuzmin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuzmin tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.#SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuzmin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuzmin tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Hanson working away.
Kuzmin tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position. #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Hanson tries for a kimura but Kuzmin is defending well. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuzmin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuzmin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuzmin, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzmin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Kuzmin, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Kuzmin against the cage but Kuzmin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanson. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzmin! But no joy.
Iov Kuzmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kuzmin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Hanson is countered with a crisp right hand from Kuzmin that sends him to the canvas! Kuzmin follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzmin lands an elbow.
Kuzmin working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
Kuzmin looks up at the clock and then as Hanson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kuzmin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hanson tries to buck Kuzmin off but Kuzmin is having none of it.
A big shot lands for Kuzmin! That's hurt Hanson! Will he recover? Kuzmin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1125 Bollomard vs. Dall Jr
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Choke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Choke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Choke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Choke 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.
Choke throwing strikes but Chai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Choke manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Choke is looking to improve his position.
Chai stalling.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Choke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Choke wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him!
Choke can't escape the position.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Choke is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Choke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Chai moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Choke.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn!
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Choke really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Choke to take his back!
Chai is trying to stick to Choke's back but Choke is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Choke.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Choke's head.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Choke into the cage.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Choke pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Choke has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Choke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control!
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Choke!#T2#
Choke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai forces the positional change into back control.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Choke's body.
Choke is trying to break free.
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!#T3#
I would not like to be Choke right now.
Chai is continuing to stall.
Chai controlling well, preventing Choke from escaping the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Choke's back but Choke is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Choke.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choke postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choke slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Choke walks into a left hand.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Choke backpedaling.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Choke has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Choke 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! Chai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Vice tries for a takedown but Mallin circles away easily
letting Mallin counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Mallin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Vice tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Vice back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Vice is rocked!
Vice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mallin cracks Vice with a left hook right on the temple and Vice goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mallin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vice is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Mallin!
A relieved looking Dexter Mallin 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: SMASH: Leite vs Tryastsyn
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Branko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reepo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Branko slips under a jab.
Reepo misses with a looping right.
Branko defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Reepo avoids it well and moves away.
Reepo misses with an uppercut. Branko saw that one coming.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Branko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Reepo regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reepo pushes a forearm under Branko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Branko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Reepo!

Event: NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Chase throws a hook but Kramer avoids it easily.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Chase.
Chase misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chase! #SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chase rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Chase!
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase is in close to Kramer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chase working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Chase lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chase lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kramer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chase is aware though and is defending well.
Chase with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chase gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chase wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving. #SUB#
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Chase defends it easily.
Chase is working Kramer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Kramer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chase defends it easily.
Chase missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Chase is working Kramer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chase with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chase stands up over Kramer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kramer working for submissions but it's allowed Chase to get to half guard.
Chase looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kramer is staying active underneath Chase, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Chase slips a nice elbow through Kramer's hands, connecting with Kramer's forehead.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer taking some punishment here, with Chase in his half guard.
Chase lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Kramer is rocked!#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Kramer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kramer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Chase is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chase controlling the action here.
Chase drops an elbow to the side of Kramer's head. #T4#
Chase trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
Chase is nestled in close to Kramer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chase is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase lands a big elbow - Kramer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chase!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Chase!
Danny Chase seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Mumba
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Mumba throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Thai tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumba avoided it.
Mumba misses with a double jab.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Thai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thai slips under a jab from Mumba.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Thai clinches up with Mumba and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mumba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwawi Mumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Mumba gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thai advances to half guard. #SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Mumba is defending well. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Mumba is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mumba gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thai tries to move to mount but Mumba blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mumba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mumba wants it to stay on the feet.
Mumba cracks Thai with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Mumba misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumba scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Mumba scores with a punch to the head.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai tries for a takedown but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Mumba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mumba's guard. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumba defends it well. #SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Mumba is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Mumba defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Thai is working for a kimura but Mumba is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mumba trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai moves into full mount! Mumba won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Thai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mumba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mumba!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwawi Mumba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Mumba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumba swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Mumba with a jab.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Mumba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Thai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mumba sprawls well initially but Thai persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mumba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well. #SUB#
Thai is working for a kimura but Mumba is defending it quite comfortably.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai is thwarting Mumba's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Mumba trying to control here. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai tries to pass to full mount but Mumba defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.
Mumba trying to hold on to Thai's head to control him but Thai postures up.
Mumba gets full guard.#SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mumba working a defensive guard here.
Thai passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mumba can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mumba is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mumba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mumba, who protects the arm well.
Mumba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Thai seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mumba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumba defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumba throws a combination. Thai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumba lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Mumba. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mumba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mumba circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Mumba avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai looks for a takedown but Mumba sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Mumba misses.
Thai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumba lands a glancing blow to the side of Thai's head.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Mumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Thai blocks a jab.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mumba manages to circle out of the way.
Mumba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thai back to the cage. Mumba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mumba digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Mumba drops Thai with a beautiful combination! Thai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mumba is looking for the KO!#CUT2#Wille Thai's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Mumba tries to pull guard but Thai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Thai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet.
Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mumba just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Thai has clasped his hands together around Mumba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mumba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwawi Mumba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Thai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Mumba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mumba sprawls and moves away.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Thai tries to counter with a takedown but Mumba is quick to defend against it.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba scores with a shot to the body.
Mumba misses with a double jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Thai.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Mumba shows good takedown defense.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Mumba sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Mumba fights it but they end up in guard.
Mumba managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Mumba is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
Thai looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mumba controls Thai momentarily but Thai frees himself.
Thai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumba is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thai 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. #SUB2#
Mumba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thai is aware though and is defending well.
Mumba can't keep his opponent in guard - Thai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai. #T3#
Mumba wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well. #SUB#
Mumba is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai. #SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai moves into full mount! Mumba won't be happy about that! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mumba is looking to improve his position but Thai isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mumba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mumba and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Mumba is defending well.
Mumba is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwawi Mumba.
I think Mumba 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwawi Mumba!
A victorious Kwawi Mumba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is trying to stand.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Smith has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson 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.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hanson gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 David Hanson will probably get the nod.
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#
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanson obliges.#TD#
Hanson pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Hanson wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanson to his feet. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith pushes Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hanson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Hanson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hanson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.#T4#
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hanson stumbling back into the cage.
Hanson slips a straight right by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith presses Hanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working aggressively here. #TD#
Hanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Hanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hanson wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanson there!
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SU2#
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to clinch #TD#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson prevents Smith from standing back up.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Kalske vs Brown
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Cabal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shifter throwing strikes from guard but Cabal blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter prevents Cabal from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Cabal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabal. #BC#
Cabal breaks the clinch.
Shifter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabal scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal throws a head kick but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal scores with a nice right hand.
Cabal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabal. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santino Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cabal throws a solid leg kick but Shifter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabal.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it.
Cabal throws a sloppy head kick and Shifter moves out of range easily.
Shifter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabal.
Cabal connects with a crisp jab.
Cabal wants to slow Shifter down by chopping away at his legs.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabal throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cabal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Cabal.
Cabal throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Cabal misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabal won't be happy with that. #T2#
Shifter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Cabal is defending well.
Shifter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cabal is looking to reverse the position.
Cabal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shifter asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Cabal is defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabal is defending well.
Cabal wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cabal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shifter is chipping away with strikes.
Shifter scoring with punches and elbows.
Cabal is trying to buck Shifter off.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cabal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter blocks the strikes from Cabal. #SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Shifter lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabal is trying to buck Shifter off.
Cabal is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Cabal.
Cabal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cabal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shifter is avoiding damage well.
Shifter manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cabal thows a huge punch but Shifter dodges it nicely.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Cabal throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal 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#
Cabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabal is looking to score with low kicks.
Shifter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Shifter ducks down to avoid it.
Shifter dodges the punch combination from Cabal.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Shifter's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal swings for the body but Shifter moves out of range.
Cabal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shifter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Cabal connects with an inside leg kick.
Shifter checks a leg kick.#T1#
Cabal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabal.
Cabal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
A shot to the body from Cabal misses #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Cabal wriggles free and stands up.
Cabal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Cabal wants to land a leg kick but Shifter is out of range.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabal keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass. #ES#
Cabal wriggles free and stands up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabal 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 Shifter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shifter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cabal swings for the body but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Cabal with a nice cross.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Cabal misses.
Cabal throws a head kick but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cabal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shifter avoids the head kick by Cabal.
Nice defenses there by Shifter.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabal throws out the jab.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Shifter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Cabal defending well.
Cabal misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is nestled in close to Cabal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cabal trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up. #T4##ES#
Cabal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shifter defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabal throws a jab when Shifter was well out of range.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Shifter blocks the leg kick.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabal defends it well.
Cabal lands with an uppercut that bounces Shifter off the cage and back into range.
Cabal works over Shifter's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabal is looking to slow Shifter down with leg kicks.
Shifter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that second round.
That's time! Cabal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabal, which made it look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter shoots in and drives through. Cabal sprawls well.
Shifter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Santino Cabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Cabal, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Cabal against the cage but Cabal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santino Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Cabal throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Cabal as Shifter shoots in.#KD#
Cabal lands a big head kick that sends Shifter tumbling to the mat! Cabal takes a step backwards and waves Shifter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shifter is rocked!#T1#
Cabal ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Shifter out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 1120 Pushkin vs. Ryan
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Choke with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Choke is out of range.
And Choke tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Choke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris connects with a solid leg kick.
Choke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
Choke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Good work by Choke as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Harris misses.
Choke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a solid body kick.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Choke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choke is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Choke misses with a head shot. Harris uses the momentum to regain guard.
Choke won't allow Harris to sweep him here. #T4#
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Harris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Choke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris 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#
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choke under the eye.
Choke blocks a jab.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Harris. #T1#
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard.
Harris controlling the position.
Choke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Choke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Choke wants to hit a sweep here but Harris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choke there!
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke is looking to get to half guard.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harris blocks Choke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Choke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choke is looking to escape.
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
Harris tries to control but Choke wriggling away.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choke can do to turn this around?
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke can't escape the position.
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Harris content just to control the position here.
Choke working to try and regain half guard.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Choke saw that one coming.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Choke fails with the takedown.
Raven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choke with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Choke tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Choke moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Choke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Choke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Choke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choke prevents Harris from improving his position.#SUB2#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Harris is controlling Choke's trapped leg to prevent Choke from advancing to side control.#T3#
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Harris trying to control the position here.
Choke throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Choke's guard. Nice move by Harris!#REVR#
Harris preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB2#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Harris passes Choke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke wants to get back to full guard but Harris has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choke needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris tries a low kick but Choke avoids it.
Choke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harris defends it well.
Harris swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Choke off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Harris misses the jab.#TD2#
Choke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Choke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard. #SUB2#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke working Harris over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Harris is concentrating on defense, preventing Choke from advancing position. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well. #SUB2#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harris has his hands clasped together around Choke's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Harris is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.
Choke is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Choke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke punching from the bottom. #T4#
Choke tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Choke is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead Harris has passed into mount! Damn!
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Choke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris had his way with David Choke in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Harris swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
Harris tries to work over Choke's front leg with a kick but Choke checks it.
Choke staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choke wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choke's head.#T1#
Harris throws a leg kick but Choke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Harris misses.
Choke moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Choke's front leg but catches the back leg as Choke tries to avoid it.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Choke shoots in.#TD2#
Choke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harris keeping hold of Choke's head, controlling as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Choke is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Harris won't allow Choke to pass to mount. #T3#
Harris is controlling Choke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Choke won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choke throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Choke's guard. Nice move by Harris!#REVR#
Choke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.#SUB2#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
Raven Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 377
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durling looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durling sprawls and moves away.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durling throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt - Durling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Durling counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Zimmerman jumps guard and drags Durling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Durling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durling has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Durling pushes his legs off easily.
Durling landing some decent shots from guard.
Durling wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Durling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Durling pushes his legs off easily.
Durling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durling defends well.#SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durling preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Durling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durling has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Durling wants to stand but Zimmerman is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Durling showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durling is aware though and is defending well.
Durling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durling is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durling pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Durling maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zimmerman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Durling has cracked it and Zimmerman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Our winner, Nick Durling, 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: Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
French throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by French. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of French.#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
French throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Nesse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nesse.
Nesse working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nesse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
French felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
French is positioning himself well to prevent Nesse advancing to mount.
Nesse tries to pass the half guard into mount. French knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nesse seems to be working for a kimura but French defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nesse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nesse is looking to advance position but French won't allow it.
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
Nesse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
French is looking to control Nesse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well. #SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, French has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but French defending well.
Nesse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
French tries to reverse the position but Nesse maintains control.#SUB#
Nesse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now French is on top in guard. #T4##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Nesse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. French stacks Nesse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by French!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse tries to bench press French off him but French keeps the position.
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 Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
French just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nesse.
A low kick lands for French.
Nesse avoids the head kick by French.
Nesse dives in and grabs French's left leg, looking for a takedown. French pushes down on Nesse's head and hops out.
Nesse fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
French feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
French connects with a body shot.
French smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.#T1#
French lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from French misses.
Nesse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by French - just one landing.
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
French misses with a hook #TD#
and Nesse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nesse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! French looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. French looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from French! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
French blocks the strikes from Nesse.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but French has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
French is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nesse looking very determined here, making life difficult for French.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
French controlling from the back.
Nesse tries to roll but French sticks to his back.
French has good solid back control here.
Nesse tries to escape but French has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesse 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.#T4#
French trying to control momentarily.
Nesse rolls, trying to escape but French keeps control of the position.
French is trying to stick to Nesse's back but Nesse is turning into French. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in French's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. French doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nesse.
French has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nesse is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse'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. This is the final round!#R3#
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nesse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
French trying to control the position.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French won't allow Nesse to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead French passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
French is looking to advance position but Nesse won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
French passes to side control.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
French manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nesse to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
French has the hooks in. Nesse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in French's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for subs off his back but French has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French not doing much here.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nesse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a triangle here but French uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nesse throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French wants to stand but Nesse is controlling his arm.
Nesse is not content to let French control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven French comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven French!
An out of breath Steven French thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Bol misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choke in his tracks.
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Bol, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Bol misses.
Choke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.#T1#
Choke tries to clinch there but Bol circles away.
Bol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bol as Choke shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Choke slips a straight right by Bol.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.
Choke dives in and grabs Bol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bol pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Bol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bol stuffs the takedown.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch but Bol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choke slips a jab from Bol.
Choke defending well as Bol loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Choke slips a straight right by Bol.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bol as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Bol has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bol stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Bol misses with a looping right.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choke tries to clinch up.
Bol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bol 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.
Bol throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bol pushes Choke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands an overhand right.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choke is defended easily by Bol.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Bol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bol sprawls and moves away.
Choke moves out of range of the strikes.
Choke staying out of range there.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Bol.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Bol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bol gets caught napping as Choke dives in and scores a takedown. Bol manages to retain guard.

Bol scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bol throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Bol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choke.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Choke staying out of range there.
Choke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bol finds it's way round the side to connect with Choke's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt
and Bol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choke thinking.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke tries for a takedown but Bol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choke on the side of the head.
Bol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bol as Choke shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Choke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Choke connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Choke passes Bol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Bol is defending it quite comfortably.
Bol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke trying to work for an americana but Bol has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke trying to move into half guard but instead Bol has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Bol looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bol uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to bench press Bol off him but Bol keeps the position.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Choke trying to get back to full guard but Bol takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yar Bol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bol controlling from the full mount.
Bol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Choke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bol has picked Choke up and slammed him! Choke can't keep hold of the triangle and Bol manages to pass to side control!
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
Choke gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bol trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke tries to roll over but Bol keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bol trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bol is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bol trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bol is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choke looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Choke has hold of Bol's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bol manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bol prevents Choke from taking his back.
Bol tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Bol keeps trying to improve his position.
Choke avoids the attempt from Bol to control.
Choke unloads with some shots from mount but Bol bucks and avoids them well.
Choke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Choke looking to secure an arm triangle but Bol defends it well.
Choke raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bol is on top in guard. #T4##SUB#
Choke has his feet on Bol's thighs here. He's pushed Bol off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bol screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko. #SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
Branko tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
King controlling the position for now.
King is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King misses with a straight left.
Branko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Branko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. King manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Branko pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Branko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Branko keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Branko 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.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Branko is looking to advance position but King has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Branko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
Branko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Branko keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. King doesn't defend quickly enough and Branko has managed to lock this one up! Can King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Branko on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davdio Branko!

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