Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1162 Fred v Kurt
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Akutagawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanson should have avoided that one.
Hanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson 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.
Akutagawa lands with a hook. Hanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Akutagawa misses #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanson. #SUB2#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanson working Akutagawa over with strikes. #T1#
Akutagawa tries to kick Hanson off but Hanson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akutagawa's head.
Akutagawa is in trouble now - Hanson has advanced to mount!
Hanson lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Akutagawa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hanson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Hanson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hanson has control of Akutagawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akutagawa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Hanson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akutagawa manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Hanson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akutagawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanson's guard! Nice work there by Akutagawa! #SUB2#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akutagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Akutagawa pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akutagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hanson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akutagawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akutagawa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akutagawa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Akutagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akutagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Akutagawa 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 Hanson.
Akutagawa wants to stand but Hanson has his arm trapped. #T4#
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akutagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akutagawa defends it well. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Akutagawa is defending well.
Hanson trying to advance position but Akutagawa counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akutagawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akutagawa tries a body shot but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson blocks a body shot from Akutagawa.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Akutagawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akutagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akutagawa prevents it.
Ryu Akutagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akutagawa.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Hanson has Akutagawa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Akutagawa tumbling to the mat - Hanson dives into Akutagawa's guard.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akutagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses. Akutagawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanson's guard. Nice move by Akutagawa!#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akutagawa is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Akutagawa wanted to stand there but Hanson had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akutagawa has picked Hanson up and slammed him! Hanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Akutagawa manages to pass to side control!
Hanson is trying to improve his position.
Akutagawa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Akutagawa wants to stand but Hanson has his arm trapped.
Hanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akutagawa blocks the strikes from Hanson. #SUB2#
Hanson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Akutagawa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hanson working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Hanson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Akutagawa blocks Hanson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Akutagawa lands a left and a right that send Hanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Akutagawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Hanson has been cut.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanson dodges the punch combination from Akutagawa.
A head kick misses from Akutagawa.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akutagawa's waist but Akutagawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Akutagawa feints with a jab and clips Hanson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hanson is sent crashing into the canvas and Akutagawa leaps in for the kill! Hanson tries to get to his feet but Akutagawa is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hanson is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1166 Brown vs. Gong
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper slaps away a takedown attempt from Choke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.
Choke with a poor takedown
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Reaper throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Reaper avoids it well and moves away.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reaper lands with an overhand left.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Reaper misses with an uppercut.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reaper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choke at a distance.
Reaper misses with a looping left.#T2#
Choke tries for a takedown but Reaper circles away easily
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reaper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Reaper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Choke sprawling to the canvas! Choke rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reaper finish him?! #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Choke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Reaper wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well. #SUB#
Choke is working for an americana but Reaper has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Choke was thinking about the submission.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reaper controlling the position.
Choke is working Reaper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Choke won't allow Reaper to sweep him here.
Choke postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Choke is looking to advance position but Reaper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
Reaper controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Reaper has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper content just to control the position here.
Choke can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Reaper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Choke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Choke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
Choke can't get the takedown.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Reaper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 gets the takedown into side control. #T1##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!
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reaper gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Reaper desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choke stops Reaper from getting back to his feet.
Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reaper can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reaper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reaper dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Choke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reaper stacks Choke 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 Reaper!
Choke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reaper presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Choke is looking to get to half guard.
Reaper controlling from the full mount.
Reaper blocks Choke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Reaper controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reaper controlling from mount.
Choke working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Reaper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Reaper, which made it look bad.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
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.
Reaper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reaper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Reaper 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.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Reaper counters by clinching up. #T3#
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Reaper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choke shoots and misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Choke fails with the takedown
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Choke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Choke shoots and misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Reaper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choke tries for a takedown but Reaper circles away easily
and Choke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke slips a straight right by Reaper.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reaper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Reaper!

Event: DMMA 417: Sitsongrit v Reis
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Zimmerman moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.#T1#
Zimmerman defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Davis backs away, Zimmerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing. #T2#
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Davis.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis thows a body kick. Zimmerman tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Zimmerman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zimmerman moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Zimmerman goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis. #T3#
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Zimmerman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Zimmerman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Davis rolls with it to try and escape but Zimmerman cranks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!

Event: MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1##TD#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curtis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carlsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Carlsson has hold of Curtis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Curtis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Carlsson cranks the arm and Curtis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Curtis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cuba Carlsson!

Event: C416: Sang Hun vs Cheese III
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Krylov lands with a straight right. Kramer didn't see that one coming.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Kramer gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krylov defends it well.
Kramer thows a huge punch but Krylov dodges it nicely.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov won't allow Kramer to pass to mount.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krylov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Krylov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Krylov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Krylov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Krylov is defending well. #SUB#
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krylov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krylov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krylov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer. #SUB#
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Krylov defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Krylov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Krylov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Krylov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to get an arm triangle but Krylov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Krylov #TD#
and Kramer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kramer.
Kramer slips nicely 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. Kramer connects with a nice short shot to Krylov's temple. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer passes to side control.
Kramer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krylov is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krylov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kramer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krylov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kramer but great work by Krylov.
Krylov wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy.
Kramer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krylov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Kramer wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kramer actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krylov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krylov's back!
Kramer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Krylov. #T3##SUB#
Kramer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krylov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kramer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kramer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Krylov is doing well to defend. Kramer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Krylov is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Kramer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraft was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.
Yuldashev throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kraft counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuldashev! #SUB2#
Kraft in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yuldashev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Skane Kraft!
After winning the bout, Skane Kraft thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Browning misses with a left hand #TD#
and Thai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Browning's guard.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
Thai 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#
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browning sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai trying to mount his opponent but Browning defends it.
Browning wants to control but Thai is keeping busy. #SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Browning defends the submission attempt.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Browning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Browning is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Browning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Thai has control of the leg.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Browning! #SUB#
Thai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Browning has worked his arm free - good work by Browning! #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well. #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browning is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Browning controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
Browning tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but Browning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browning lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Browning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Browning tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Browning makes his way to full guard, as Thai worked for a kimura.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Browning has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Browning is retaining full guard.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Browning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browning working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.#SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.
Browning's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow. #SUB#
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.#T3#
Thai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Browning dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Browning wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Browning is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Browning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #T4#
Browning landing with the ground and pound.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.#SUB#
Thai has his foot on Browning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Browning works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Browning has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Browning gets a takedown into half guard.
Jerome Browning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Browning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Browning has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Browning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browning can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browning is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Browning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #T1#
Browning with a nice head shot there.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning advances to half guard.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thai is defending against the submission attempts here by Browning. #T2##SUB#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Browning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thai moves into full guard.
Browning works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Browning slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Thai is looking for a triangle but Browning pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Browning connects with a couple of short punches.
Browning looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Browning to get to half guard.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head. #T4#
Browning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Browning sits in half guard.
Browning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Browning is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Browning to get the leverage.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Browning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wille Thai!

Event: DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Zigaro lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Zigaro is predictable there #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zigaro won't be happy with that.

Zigaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro with a nice calf kick.#KD#
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zimmerman to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zigaro swivels and escapes.
Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zigaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaro.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.#T1#
Zigaro throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zigaro throws a body punch but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zigaro motions for Zimmerman to come forward. Zigaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zigaro throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zigaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zigaro 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 Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zimmerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Zigaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zigaro takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zigaro defends it well.
We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Zimmerman backs away, Zigaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Zigaro scores with a hook.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Zigaro throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Zigaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaro misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zigaro! #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zigaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zigaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zigaro tries to escape but Zimmerman is in control. #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. #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.#SUB2#
Zimmerman swings around for an armbar but Zigaro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zimmerman's guard.#SUB2#
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Zigaro defends it easily.
Zigaro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zigaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zigaro throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman won't allow Zigaro to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Zigaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zigaro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zigaro stalling. #T1#
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zigaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zigaro's back!#SUB2#
Zimmerman working for the choke. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaro is trying to stand back up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Zigaro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zimmerman gets his way! #SUB2#
Zigaro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zimmerman. #T2##SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for the RNC. #ES#
Zimmerman has his opponent's back but Zigaro is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tristan Zigaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.#CL#
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head.
Zigaro throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zigaro tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it. #TD2#
Zimmerman wants the takedown. Zigaro is fighting it off but Zimmerman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zigaro's guard against the cage.

Zigaro scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zigaro. Zigaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Zigaro connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Zigaro sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zigaro is motioning to the referee to let Zimmerman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?
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!
A nice leg kick from Zigaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zigaro pinned against the cage. Zigaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Zigaro as Zimmerman shoots in.
A low kick lands for Zigaro. #T4#
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zigaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zigaro. #KD#
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zimmerman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zigaro finish him?
Zigaro scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zigaro. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Zigaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##KD#
Zigaro drops Zimmerman with a beautiful combination! Zimmerman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zigaro is looking for the KO!
Zigaro looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Zimmerman's side.
Zigaro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zimmerman right on the button. Zimmerman goes down! Zigaro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zigaro gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tristan Zigaro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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

#R1#
Kowalczyk misses the body punch #TD2#
and Bennett counters with a takedown into side control.
Kowalczyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Bennett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kowalczyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalczyk manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalczyk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalczyk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Bennett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kowalczyk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalczyk is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalczyk is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Bennett prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalczyk is defending well. #SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalczyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalczyk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Kowalczyk is keeping the position.#T3#
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kowalczyk looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Kowalczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kowalczyk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kowalczyk working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kowalczyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett won't allow Kowalczyk to sweep him here.
Kowalczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Kowalczyk pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Kowalczyk trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Kowalczyk defends it easily.
Kowalczyk scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bennett 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#
Jab, jab by Kowalczyk - just one landing.
Kowalczyk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Kowalczyk catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Jeff Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Kowalczyk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Bennett throws a big counter head kick but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennett shoots and misses
and Kowalczyk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kacper Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kowalczyk has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalczyk jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk is looking to wear down Bennett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kowalczyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalczyk punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kowalczyk rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalczyk works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennett.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Kowalczyk pulls guard successfully.
Kowalczyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Bennett is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Kowalczyk defends easily.
Bennett is still in real trouble! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kowalczyk stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalczyk 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.
Kowalczyk postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bennett covers up, he's hurt! Kowalczyk keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kowalczyk and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kowalczyk can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kacper Kowalczyk!

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Branko down.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corassa as he jumps to the side.
Branko checks a low kick from Corassa.
Corassa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko looks for a takedown but Corassa sprawls well.
Corassa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Corassa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branko.#T1#
Corassa tests Branko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko shoots and misses
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a right hand that Branko ducks under and follows up with a left that Branko also avoids with ease.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branko thinking.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Branko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davdio Branko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa jabs at Branko's body.#KD2#
Corassa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branko sprawling to the canvas! Branko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Corassa finish him?! #ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Corassa lands a brutal uppercut that launches Branko off his feet! Branko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Corassa!
As Eduardo Corassa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Actually prepared for this guy.'.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Crazyhorse throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazyhorse tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crazyhorse is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crazyhorse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crazyhorse is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazyhorse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crazyhorse is looking to regain half guard here but Shifter keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crazyhorse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crazyhorse 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.
Shifter throws an elbow but Crazyhorse slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Shifter fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crazyhorse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crazyhorse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Crazyhorse!
Crazyhorse trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crazyhorse defends it easily.#SUB2#
Crazyhorse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Shifter looking for a triangle here. Crazyhorse is fighting it but it looks tight! Shifter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crazyhorse is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shape Shifter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Moyer closes the distance and clinches up with Kraft, looking for a takedown. Moyer pushes Kraft against the cage but Kraft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moyer tries for a takedown but Kraft circles away easily#TD#
and Kraft counters with a shoot takedown. Moyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraft is in close to Moyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kraft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moyer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Kraft seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moyer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kraft is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Moyer tries to get to full guard but Kraft has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kraft is trying to work for a kimura but Moyer is defending well. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kraft is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Moyer 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!
Kraft wants to escape the position.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Moyer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Moyer.
Kraft tries to break free. #SUB2#
Moyer working for a choke but Kraft is defending well.
Moyer wants to control but Kraft is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moyer.
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kraft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kraft makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraft.#SUB#
Moyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moyer 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.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer stopping the sweep attempt from Kraft.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moyer passes Kraft's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moyer controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraft is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skane Kraft dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraft fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moyer just manages to avoid it.
Moyer throws a sloppy head kick and Kraft moves out of range easily.
Moyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kraft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moyer misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kraft looking to score a takedown here. Moyer is defending well but Kraft drives through and ends up in Moyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
Moyer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is defending against the submission attempts here by Moyer.
Moyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moyer pulls his head out easily.
Kraft punching from the bottom.
Moyer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraft!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft regains half guard.#SUB2#
Moyer is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Kraft is pressing down on Moyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Moyer 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. Moyer eventually gives up the hold.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer advances to half guard.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there.
Moyer is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Moyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moyer has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Kraft 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.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft striking off his back but it's not causing Moyer any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xander Moyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kraft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moyer.
Nice sprawl there from Kraft as Moyer shoots in.
Kraft tries to counter with a takedown but Moyer is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kraft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kraft thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraft throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraft passes Moyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moyer's head.
Kraft missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraft is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kraft's guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily. #SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Moyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraft is keeping the position for now.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moyer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kraft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Moyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraft's head.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer trying to control but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Moyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraft swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kraft has his foot on Moyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moyer works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skane Kraft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kraft 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skane Kraft!
A relieved looking Skane Kraft 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: SYN 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
John connects with a body shot.
John cracks Choke with a good jab.
John misses with a double jab.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Choke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choke wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke advances position into side control!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
John is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choke off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Choke breaks John's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
John pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into John's guard.
John wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! John is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Choke 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 John!#T2#
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked John off and has taken his back!
John is in bad spot here.
John is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Choke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Choke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Choke working for the choke. #SUB#
John defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Choke's arms.
Choke gets his hands free as John looks to control.
Choke has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Choke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. John defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Choke looking to break John's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. John remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Choke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
John is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Choke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
John is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choke gets his way!
Choke is hanging on to John's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
John is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
John trying to control the hands but Choke breaks the grip. #SUB#
Choke is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
John wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but John has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Choke is trying to stick to John's back but John is turning into Choke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Choke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by John.
John engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choke tries to strike from the bottom.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from John.
John thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
John is looking for a sweep.
Choke misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
John wants to control but Choke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John 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. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.#T1#
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Choke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Choke is proving hard to escape from.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Choke has his foot on John's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. John works his way back into a safe position though.
John forces his way into half guard.
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that John has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
John takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John wants to stand but Choke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
John controlling the action here.
Choke is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if John 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. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
John lands with a straight right. Choke didn't see that one coming.
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
John misses with the combination.
John feints and then cracks Choke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choke down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by John.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choke slips under a jab.#T1#
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Choke slips a straight right by John.
John throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
John motions for Choke to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choke.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Choke down.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Choke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John throws a hook but Choke blocks it.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John misses with a double jab.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choke.
John lands a jab to the nose.
John loads up on a big right hand but Choke slips the punch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choke.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choke walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John misses with a left hand #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John content to stall in guard here.
John wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Choke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Our winner, Sparring John, 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: ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Pili throws a shot to the body.
Nesse is looking to clinch.
Pili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Nesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nesse lands in his opponent's guard.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Pili is keeping the position.
Pili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nesse has gone for a leg lock! Pili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nesse's guard.#REVR#
Pili wants to pass the guard but Nesse is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Nesse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pili wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Nesse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pili defends well.#SUB2#
Nesse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pili is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Pili cracks Nesse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pili passes into half guard.
Pili wants to control but Nesse is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pili breaks from Nesse's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Pili is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nesse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nesse!
Pili has his hands on Nesse's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Nesse looking to pass the guard.
Nesse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nesse's best efforts.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pili is looking for a sweep. Nesse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Pili is defending well. #T4#
Pili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nesse.
Pili controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Pili is really struggling to control Nesse but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nesse 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. #SUB#
Pili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nesse defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nesse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Pili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pili. #SUB2#
Nesse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nesse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pili has managed to get both his arms back between Nesse's legs - danger averted.
Pili passes Nesse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nesse is not content to let Pili control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura but Nesse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pili to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the action but Nesse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesse is looking to improve his position.
Pili is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse tries to get to full guard but Pili has control of the leg.
Pili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a triangle but Pili pushes his legs off easily.
Pili is in close to Nesse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nesse keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully.
Pili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nesse working for submissions but it's allowed Pili to get to half guard.
Pili trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the pace.
Pili is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pili lands a big shot there that rocks Nesse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nesse tries to reverse the position but Pili maintains control.
Pili scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Pili with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili wants to control the pace but Nesse is squirming around nicely.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili scoring with strikes but Nesse is staying in there.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nesse is still trying to improve position.
Pili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesse can do to turn this around?
Pili looking to control but Nesse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maka Pili dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pili fails with a takedown attempt.
Nesse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nesse gets caught flat footed, as Pili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nesse has his feet on Pili's thighs here. He's pushed Pili 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! Pili screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kesse Nesse!

Event: GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Li Citra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Li Citra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li Citra feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Li Citra. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Li Citra feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Luca Li Citra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Li Citra misses #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li Citra's head.
Li Citra's coaches at Mentor Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Li Citra is defending well. #SUB2#
Li Citra is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson. #SUB2#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li Citra defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li Citra defends it well. #SUB2#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but Li Citra defending well. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li Citra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson. #T3#
Hanson misses with a head shot. Li Citra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Li Citra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson. #ES#
Li Citra has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Li Citra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Li Citra misses with a looping left.
Hanson wants to counter the offense by Li Citra and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li Citra sprawls well. Li Citra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Li Citra digs a good body shot into Hanson's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Li Citra misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Li Citra fights it but they end up in guard.

Li Citra has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li Citra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Hanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Li Citra is defending well.
Hanson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li Citra down.
Hanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li Citra defending against the ground and pound.
Li Citra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hanson working the strikes but Li Citra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Li Citra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Li Citra is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Li Citra still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Li Citra has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
Hanson looking for a sweep but Li Citra has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hanson is trying to escape the mount.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses. Li Citra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanson's guard. Nice move by Li Citra!#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Li Citra 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 Hanson.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Li Citra decides to stand back up. Li Citra steps back and let's Hanson get back to his feet.
Li Citra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanson at a distance.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Citra throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4##TD2#
Hanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Li Citra's guard.#SUB2#
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li Citra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Li Citra 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 Hanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Li Citra has mounted him!
Hanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Li Citra tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li Citra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Li Citra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Li Citra throws a big shot that misses.
Hanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Li Citra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luca Li Citra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson tries to counter with a clinch but Li Citra shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Li Citra gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
Li Citra attempts a counter takedown but Hanson avoids it well and moves away.
Li Citra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.
Li Citra clobbers Hanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Li Citra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li Citra's waist but Li Citra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li Citra defends it well.
Li Citra misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li Citra misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Li Citra didn't expect that.

Li Citra wriggles free and stands up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD#
Zimmerman gets the takedown into side control.
Bonaparte parries the strikes from Zimmerman easily there. Zimmerman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonaparte to escape. #SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman is trying to ground and pound but Bonaparte uses the momentary lack of control by Zimmerman to regain half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonaparte defends it well. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonaparte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Bonaparte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zimmerman. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonaparte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonaparte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman. #SUB#
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 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.#SUB2#
Bonaparte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard.
Bonaparte is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Bonaparte is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Bonaparte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonaparte is trying to control but can't.
Bonaparte is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonaparte keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonaparte is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
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. #T4#
Bonaparte keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Zimmerman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bonaparte is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Moritz Zimmerman!

Event: MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlsson on the side of the head.
Carlsson tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li lands with a right hand. #TD#
Carlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Carlsson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Carlsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li pulls Carlsson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlsson.
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li 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#
Li is taking a breather. Carlsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carlsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Carlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlsson keeps working. #SUB#
Carlsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlsson missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Li in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Carlsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Carlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlsson wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Carlsson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlsson is not content to let Li control the position.
Carlsson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Carlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Carlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Carlsson tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li is taking a breather. Carlsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anming Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Carlsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Li has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Li throws a body punch but Carlsson moves out of range.
Carlsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Carlsson moves into the clinch.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlsson or not.
Carlsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Li to keep the fight standing.
Carlsson fails to pull guard.
Carlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuba Carlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlsson is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carlsson is trying to pull guard but Li turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlssons head.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li working Carlsson over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li is stalling here. #T1#
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li stalling against the cage.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
Li lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Cuba Carlsson has been cut.
Good body shot from Li.
Anming Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li lands a right hand. #T2#
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li lands a left hand.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Carlsson's head.
Li presses Carlsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carlsson takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Carlsson is rocked!
Li has Carlsson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Carlsson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Li - that's hurt Carlsson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Carlsson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Carlsson doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anming Li!
Anming Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 111: Chaos vs Crusher II
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Mallin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kramer blocks a head kick by Mallin. #TD#
Kramer gets a double leg takedown into Mallin's guard.
Kramer passes into half guard.
Kramer lands with a punch from half guard.
Kramer working Mallin over with strikes. #SUB#
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallin trying to control but Kramer postures up.
Mallin is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Mallin taking some punishment here, with Kramer in his half guard.
Kramer lands strikes from half guard.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mallin defends it well.
Kramer stops Mallin from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mallin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mallin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mallin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mallin off and has taken his back!#T2#
Mallin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin is trapped and Kramer is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The referee is taking a good look at Mallin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kramer! #SUB#
Kramer is looking for the choke from the back position but Mallin is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mallin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kramer's arms.
Kramer 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#
Kramer working for the choke.
Mallin wants to control his opponent's hands but Kramer gets his hands free.
Mallin rolls, trying to escape but Kramer keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kramer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Kramer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mallin has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Kramer is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for the choke from the back.
Mallin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Kramer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mallin is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Kramer!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Savette
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
The fighters circling - Leetoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Leetoh.
Branko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leetoh circles away.
Branko shoots and misses
and Leetoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Leetoh misses with a wild combination.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leetoh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leetoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Branko drives through with a takedown into Leetoh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leetoh lands with a heel strike from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leetoh holds on and takes a little breather.
Leetoh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Leetoh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head. #TD#
Branko jumps guard and drags Leetoh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leetoh advances to half guard.
Leetoh is trying to control the action in half guard but Branko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
I've been told that Leetoh has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1#
Branko is looking to improve his position.
Branko taking some punishment here, with Leetoh in his half guard. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working. #SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko tries to roll over but Leetoh keeps him under control.
Branko is staying active underneath Leetoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leetoh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branko tries to roll over but Leetoh keeps him under control.
Branko won't allow Leetoh to pass to mount.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Leetoh has control of the leg.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Leetoh seems to be working for a kimura but Branko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leetoh pulls his head out easily.
Leetoh is taking a breather. Branko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leetoh pulls his head out easily.
Leetoh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Branko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leetoh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Branko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leetoh wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leetoh defends well.
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leetoh controlling from the top position.
Leetoh trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adiwang Leetoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leetoh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branko checks a leg kick.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leetoh counters with a head kick. That will keep Branko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body punch from Leetoh. #TD#
Leetoh gets caught flat footed, as Branko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Leetoh is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leetoh is defending well.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Branko looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leetoh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leetoh.
Leetoh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leetoh presses Branko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Nice elbow from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leetoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leetoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Leetoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Leetoh pushes Branko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh lands with a light punch inside.
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leetoh lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Branko is rocked!#CUT2#Davdio Branko's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branko is pressed against the cage. Leetoh pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Branko! Two more big strikes from Leetoh and Branko crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adiwang Leetoh!
Our winner, Adiwang Leetoh, 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: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Savette
Date: Mar 30, 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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mettovaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mettovaara misses with a combination #TD2#
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is sitting in close to Mettovaara's body. Mettovaara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mettovaara.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mordor Mettovaara!
After winning the bout, Mordor Mettovaara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft. #TD2#
Kraft changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bagwell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.
Kraft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagwell defends well and Kraft ends up having to push Bagwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Skane Kraft has been cut.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#T1#
Kraft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraft moves away.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bagwell tries to sprawl but Kraft drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kraft is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagwell is just riding it out for now. Kraft eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraft wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraft.
Bagwell gets full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Kraft throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kraft can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft trying to get back to full guard but Bagwell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft keeps trying to improve his position.
Bagwell wants to control the pace but Kraft is squirming around nicely.
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is refusing to be controlled, as Bagwell sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft with the active half guard here but Bagwell passes nicely into side control.
Bagwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagwell slows the pace down.
Kraft is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bagwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kraft is looking to get to half guard.
Bagwell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kraft is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagwell pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwell wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Bagwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
That's time! Bagwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kraft shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraft.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagwell misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Kraft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bagwell won't be happy with that.
Kraft is trying to ground and pound but Bagwell uses the momentary lack of control by Kraft to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bagwell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Kraft keeping full guard, as Bagwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bagwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagwell has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Bagwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Bagwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kraft, up you get! #TD2#
Kraft scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bagwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraft can do to turn this around?
Kraft working away.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagwell isn't going anywhere.#T3##SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bagwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kraft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kraft working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagwell is trying to control Kraft's posture but Kraft avoids it. #SUB2#
Kraft is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kraft asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Kraft swings around for an armbar but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kraft's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagwell 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. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Skane Kraft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bagwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraft fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Bagwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Kraft closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Kraft.
Bagwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell wants to improve his position but Kraft is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kraft 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.
Bagwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura but Bagwell is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Bagwell kicks off Kraft and gets to his feet.
Skane Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#CL#
Bagwell pushes Kraft up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Bagwell stops a takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft wants a takedown. #BC#
Bagwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kraft goes for a double leg but Bagwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagwell continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bagwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bagwell as Kraft shoots in.
Bagwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kraft gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bagwell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kraft! Bagwell lets Kraft back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kraft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kraft looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bagwell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kraft. Bagwell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Bagwell!
Our winner, Biff Bagwell, 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.

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