Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Sultsina lands a jab.
Griffin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sultsina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Sultsina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Sultsina jabs at Griffin's body.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sultsina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina throws a head kick that misses.
Sultsina throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Good leg kick by Sultsina.
Sultsina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sultsina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin lands a nice hook to Sultsina's body. Sultsina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sultsina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sultsina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sultsina as he jumps to the side.
Sultsina lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sultsina drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sultsina.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lubomir Sultsina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Griffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Sultsina clinches up against the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sultsina trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sultsina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard. #REVB#
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Sultsina from standing up. #T3#
Griffin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Sultsina content to stall in guard here.
Sultsina trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Griffin 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! Sultsina rolls with it to try and escape but Griffin cranks on the arm and Sultsina is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin!

Event: MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Griffin avoids the body shot from Beckley. #CL2#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Griffin wants to take the fight to the mat but Beckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Griffin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beckley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beckley has Griffin pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin. #T1#
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beckley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Beckley is struggling to control the position.
Beckley tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Beckley back against the cage.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beckley dodges an elbow strike from Griffin.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Beckley is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beckley's brow. #T2#
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Griffin is leaning against Beckley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beckley is stalling here.
Griffin prevents Beckley from breaking the clinch.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Beckley taking a breather.#T3#
Beckley takes a shot to the head.
Beckley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beckley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Griffin wants to clinch but Beckley slips to the side
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Beckley's defenses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckley, which made it look bad. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Griffin.
Griffin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Beckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.#TD2#
Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Beckley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.
Beckley swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Griffin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Griffin scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Beckley clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Beckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chris Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Griffin misses with some punches.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beckley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Griffin has hold of one of Beckley's legs. Beckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Beckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beckley swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin sizes up Beckley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin wants to clinch
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Beckley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch
and Beckley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Beckley.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffin wants to clinch
enabling Beckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beckley has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Beckley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckley swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Beckley is wriggling around but Griffin manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Beckley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckley shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aeson Beckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffin moves to clinch but Beckley breaks away
letting Beckley counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Griffin stuns Beckley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beckley throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Griffin jabs Beckley right on the nose. Beckley blinks but takes it well.
Griffin closes the distance but Beckley moves to the side
and Beckley counters with a left to the body.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Beckley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin stuns Beckley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beckley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beckley rather than just go for the knockout.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckley tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckley is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Beckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckley throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beckley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beckley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Chris Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin looks to clinch
and Beckley counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Beckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Beckley counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Griffin badly! He tries to strike back but Beckley puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Griffin out cold! Oh man, Griffin will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aeson Beckley!

Event: MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Sayama scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sayama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin tries to land a body kick
and Sayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sayama, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sayama.
Sayama dodges an elbow strike from Griffin.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sayamas head.
Our sources have told us that Griffin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sayama fails to land.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sayama has him pressed against the cage.
Sayama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sayama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sayama lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sayama's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sayama.
Sayama lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sayama. #T1#
Sayama taking a breather.
Sayama missing with knees to the body.
Come on Griffin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sayama holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin scores with a jab to the body.
Sayama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sayama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Griffin.
Jab from Sayama.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sayama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayama tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sayama with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sayama.
Sayama looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sayama throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Sayama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sayama lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Sayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin throws a head kick but Sayama moves out of range.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Sayama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sayama cracks Griffin with a good jab.
Sato Sayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayama scores with a nice body kick.
Sato Sayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sayama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sayama thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Sayama counters by moving into the clinch.
Sayama has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sayama is keeping busy.
Sayama lands with a light punch inside.
Sayama lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sayama's brow. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Griffin.
Sayama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sayama landing knees to the head.
Sayama digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Sayama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sayama tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Sayama lands a shot to the body.
Sayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Sayama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Sayama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Sayama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griffin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. Sayama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sayama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sayama.
Sayama connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Sayama throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Sayama misses #TD#
so Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Sayama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayama scores with a hook to the body.
Sayama is working Griffin over against the cage.#T1#
Sayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Sayama is controlling the position.
Sayama is struggling to control the position.
Sayama tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Sayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Sayama blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sayama lands a left hand.
Sayama digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayama tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it. #T2#
Sayama avoids the elbow strike from Griffin, against the cage.
Griffin stalling in the clinch.
Sayama can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Sayama effectively controlling the action here.
Sayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sayama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayama can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Sayama works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Sayama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sayama tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Sayama back against the cage.
Sayama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sato Sayama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sayama trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sayama backwards.
Come on Griffin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sayama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayama stalling in the clinch but Griffin improves position.
Sayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Sayama misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sayama prevents a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin is trying to drag Sayama to the mat but Sayama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sayama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sayama.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Sayama as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sayama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Sayama 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#
Sayama lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayama connects with a solid leg kick.
Sayama slips a straight right by Griffin.
Sayama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sayama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Sayama scores with a jab to the head.
Sayama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sayama lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayama connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Sayama clinches up against the cage.
Sayama lands a body punch. #T1##BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sayama.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayama.
Sayama scores with a leg kick.
Sayama throws a front kick that sends Griffin stumbling back into the cage.
Sayama connects with a looping right hand.
Griffin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sayama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Sayama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sayama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sayama tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffin is wise to it.
Sayama avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Sayama saw that one coming.
Sayama tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffin is wise to it.#T2#
Griffin scores with a jab. Sayama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sayama.
Sayama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Sayama.
Griffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayama moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Sato Sayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayama uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sayama tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Sayama back against the cage.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sayama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sayama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin taking a breather.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayama tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Sayama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin has Sayama pressed against the cage.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chris Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Sayama to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sato Sayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sayama 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sato Sayama!

Event: MMAHKI 4
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Yama cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
Yama works Griffin's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Griffin pushes Yama up against the cage in a clinch.
Yama can't get the takedown. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Yama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yama but Yama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yama stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Yama gets a takedown into half guard.
Yama prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Griffin is looking to control Yama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?#T2#
Yama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yama manages to move to mount!
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!
Yama cracks Griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Griffin tries to hold on but Yama pushes him away.
Griffin holds on, trying desperately to control.
Yama landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble!
Griffin is bucking up trying to escape but Yama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Griffin is rocked!
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Yama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Yama looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin!
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin wants to control but Yama is having none of it.
Yama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Griffin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Yama land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Yama stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!

Event: WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Hall forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ralo Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a nice body kick.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Gracie stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Hall is on him like rabid pit bull! Gracie slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Hall!
After winning the bout, Ezekiel Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Hank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hotspot.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotspot told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hotspot up against the cage.#TD2#
Hotspot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hank manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hotspot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hank is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Hank lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Mr Hotspot has been cut.#T1#
Hotspot scores with a shot to the side of Hank's head.
Hotspot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hank or not.
Hank tries a body shot but Hotspot blocks it.
Hotspot is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hotspot. #BC2#
Hotspot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hank drives through and clinches with Hotspot against the cage.
Hotspot swings wildly with an uppercut but Hank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hank.
Hank has Hotspot pressed against the cage, preventing Hotspot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotspot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
The referee calls for Hank to work. #T2#
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Hank.
Hotspot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hotspot looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hotspot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank lands a shoulder strike.
Hotspot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotspot managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
Hank is pushing Hotspot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotspot tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Hank tries a body shot but Hotspot blocks it.
Hank lands a body shot.
Hotspot tries a body shot but Hank blocks it.
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hotspot prevents a body shot from Hank.
A knee to the head by Hank.
Hank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hotspot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hotspot can't get the takedown.
Hank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Hank just leaning against Hotspot, taking a breather. #TD2#
Hank is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hotspot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hank to the mat. Hank regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hotspot stops Hank from standing up.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hotspot on the ground.#ES#
Hank kicks Hotspot off and gets to his feet.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank tries to clinch up.
And Hotspot tries to counter it with a takedown but Hank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hotspot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hotspot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hotspot, pushing him back against the cage.
Hank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hank pushes Hotspot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotspot managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot'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#
Hank wants to clinch.
Hotspot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hotspot swinging wildly here.
Hotspot fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hotspot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot tries a body shot but Hank blocks it.
Hotspot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hotspot's face.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hotspot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hank lands with a light punch inside.
Hank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Hank.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hank obliges.
Hotspot is breathing heavily.
Hotspot can't find room to land a body shot as Hank controls the action.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hotspot cracks Hank with a nice body shot.
Hank lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hank.
Hank trying to land knees to the body.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Hotspot blocks an elbow strike from Hank.
Hotspot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
Hank lands an elbow just above Hotspot 's eye.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hotspot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow. #BC2#
Hotspot manages to break the clinch.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Hotspot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hotspot keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hank tries to clinch but Hotspot moves out of range.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Hank tries to clinch there but Hotspot circles away.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hotspot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hank won't be happy with that.

Hank throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hotspot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hotspot tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hank's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hank gets through Hotspot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hotspot avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank keeps control of Hotspot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hotspot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank has Hotspot pushed against the cage.
Hank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hank stalls.
Hotspot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hank.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotspot controls his hands.
Hank pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotspot can do to turn this around?
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hotspot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hank tries to clinch up but Hotspot circles away and keeps his distance.
Hotspot wants to counter the offense by Hank and move into the clinch position.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hotspot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hank was covering up waiting for the punch and Hotspot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hotspot stops Hank from standing up.
Hotspot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hank's head.
Hank is looking to stand up but Hotspot isn't so interested in that idea.
Hotspot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot stops Hank from getting back to his feet.
Hotspot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hank pushes Hotspot off looking to stand but Hotspot dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Hotspot 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.#T1#
Hotspot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hotspot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hank wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Hank pushes Hotspot off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hotspot looking for a takedown.
Hank is pushing Hotspot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotspot tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hank is pressed up against the cage. Hotspot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hank down to the mat. Hank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
Hank wants to clinch.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hotspot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hank prevents Hotspot from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hotspot as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Hotspot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hotspot is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is trying to maintain a safe position but Hotspot gets an underhook and turns Hank into the cage.
Hank taking a breather.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hotspot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hank as the two fighters clinch.
Hank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hotspot backwards.
Hotspot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Hank tries to work over Hotspot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hank.
Hotspot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank stalling against the cage.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hotspot blocks an elbow strike.
Hotspot has Hank pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hotspot looking for a takedown.
Hotspot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Mr Hotspot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill Billy Hank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotspot avoids the damage to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
After the big win, Hill Billy Hank made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##CL#
Hooper rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Hooper controlling the action here for a moment.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hooper pulls guard.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie advances position into side control!#T1#
Hooper tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper prevents Gracie from improving position.
Hooper isn't going anywhere.
Hooper parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hooper to escape.
Hooper is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Hooper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hooper's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Hooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #ES#
Hooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Nice combo by Hooper! Oh, that's hurt him - Gracie falls to the canvas and Hooper follows him into side control. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ralo Gracie has been cut.#T3#
Hooper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hooper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Hooper!
Our winner, Danilo Hooper, 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: CMMA 168 Lafayette v Schrute
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Hotspot has a takedown stuffed.
Hotspot sets himself, and Lyde steps forward looking for the clinch! Hotspot avoids it this time.
Lyde scores with a jab to the body.
Lyde scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Hotspot has been cut.
Lyde 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.
Hotspot misses the shot to the body.
Lyde scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lance Lyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyde misses with a body shot.
Hotspot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyde sprawls and moves away.
Lyde looks to land a right hand but Hotspot moved out of range.
Hotspot defending well as Lyde loads up on a big left hand.
Lyde defending well as Hotspot loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot slips a jab from Lyde.
Hotspot attempts a counter takedown but Lyde avoids it well and moves away.
Hotspot misses the jab.
Lyde swings for the body but Hotspot moves out of range.
Lyde goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hotspot drops his hands momentarily and Lyde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Lyde fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hotspot out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lance Lyde!
Lance Lyde made sure to mention his sponsor, REDEMPTION ink in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 69: Yueng vs Baker
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Blood forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Blood jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie throws a sloppy strike and Blood has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gracie is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Blood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Blood!

Event: HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson blocks a head kick by Rambo. #TD#
Manson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it. #T1##SUB#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manson is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manson is taking a breather. Rambo 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.#SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Rambo is trying to stand.
Manson stalling. #T3#
Manson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Rambo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manson. #T4#
Manson fails to take his opponent's back.
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Manson has control of Rambo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rambo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manson content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rambo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manson fails with the takedown
and Rambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rambo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rambo stalks Manson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manson's face. Manson staggers backwards, shaken.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Rambo is out of range.
Rambo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Rambo takes one on the button.
Manson blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Manson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rambo swivels and escapes.
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rambo connects with a high kick.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manson's head backwards.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Manson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Manson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rambo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manson but great work by Rambo.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manson wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Charles Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Rambo is going to stand back up.
Rambo prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Manson looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Rambo misses
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Manson finish him?
Rambo misses with a double jab #TD#
and Manson counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Rambo is in trouble here! Manson pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Charles Manson!
An out of breath Charles Manson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Robert Leahy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Leahy's guard.#SU2#
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leahy shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leahy is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Leahy is defending well.
Leahy is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Leahy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Leahy is looking for a sweep.
Leahy is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Leahy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Leahy is looking for a sweep.
Leahy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leahy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB#
Leahy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to control. Leahy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leahy is trying to control but can't.
Gracie prevents Leahy from improving his position.
Leahy won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Leahy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Leahy is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Leahy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Leahy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Leahy is defending the position.
Leahy trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Leahy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leahy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Leahy stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leahy.
Gracie throws the left hand but Leahy avoids the punch easily.
Leahy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leahy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Leahy keeps moving. #SUB#
Leahy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leahy struggling a bit here.
Leahy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leahy is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #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.
Leahy tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Leahy stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leahy is avoiding damage well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Leahy is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leahy, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ralo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Leahy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Gracie showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Leahy just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leahy's guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB#
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Leahy looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie tries to stand but Leahy is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leahy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Leahy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Leahy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leahy looking to pass the guard.
Leahy won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leahy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Leahy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Leahy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leahy works his way back into a safe position though.
Leahy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leahy has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Leahy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralo Gracie!

Event: CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021

#R1#
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamdfjsmf as he jumps to the side.
Hotspot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but Hotspot circles away.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch but Hotspot is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Tamdfjsmf. Those never looked like landing.
Tamdfjsmf misses the shot to the body.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but Hotspot is having none of it.
Hotspot avoids the head kick by Tamdfjsmf. #TD2#
Hotspot gets a double leg takedown into Tamdfjsmf's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hotspot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hotspot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hotspot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hotspot stands and throws Tamdfjsmf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hotspot trying to control the position but Tamdfjsmf is working away.
Check out the look on Hotspot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hotspot working the ground and pound.
Hotspot working the strikes but Tamdfjsmf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hotspot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf pushes Hotspot off looking to stand but Hotspot dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotspot lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotspot. #T2#
Hotspot is controlling the pace.
Tamdfjsmf wants to improve his position but Hotspot is controlling well.
Hotspot is looking to advance position but Tamdfjsmf won't allow it.
Hotspot uses his free foot to push down on Tamdfjsmf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamdfjsmf.
Hotspot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Hotspot trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is having none of it.
Hotspot with shots to the head and body - Tamdfjsmf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hotspot is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Hotspot is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hotspot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Hotspot!

Event: WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Singh misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Singh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Singh frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to control but Singh wriggling away.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Singh because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Singh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Singh, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh tries to break free.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Singh has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Singh taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralo Gracie!

Event: CMMA 116 Zimmerman v Mishawa
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
One lands a leg kick that knocks Hotspot off balance momentarily.
One tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hotspot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for One!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hotspot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
One sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
One is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotspot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hotspot content just to control the position here.
Hotspot trying to control but One is having none of it.
One is trying desperately to improve position.
Hotspot unloading with bombs!
Hotspot unloading with bombs!
Hotspot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hotspot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hotspot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can One hang on?
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hotspot controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hotspot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hotspot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hotspot working the ground and pound effectively.
One in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hotspot lands a big elbow.
Hotspot scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hotspot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, One has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Hotspot.
Hotspot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hotspot lands a couple of good shots and One has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hotspot scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#One is rocked!
Hotspot has One flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oh One is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hotspot scoring with big shots to the body. One is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. One was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Hotspot!

Event: CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Hotspot walks into a left hand.
Hotspot dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Hotspot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hotspot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hotspot dives in for a single leg takedown but Rush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Hotspot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hotspot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Hotspot. 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.
Rush lands a jab.
Rush tests Hotspot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Hotspot is rocked!
Rush connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Hotspot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rob Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hotspot shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hotspot seems to have got his legs back now.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rush with a nice cross.
Hotspot has a takedown stuffed.
Hotspot fails with the takedown.
Rush drops Hotspot with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hotspot! Rush dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Gracie walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ralo Gracie has been cut.
Dos Santos cracks Gracie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gracie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dos Santos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gracie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Dos Santos!
Jorge Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Rambo throws a shot to the body.
Rambo throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Stojanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stojanov. #SUB#
Stojanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stojanov, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Rambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stojanov, up you get!
Rambo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stojanov will feel that in the morning.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Stojanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stojanov lands in his opponent's 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!#SUB#
Stojanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stojanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Stojanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rambo tries to stand but Stojanov is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Stojanov working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily. #SUB#
Stojanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.#SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet - Stojanov follows without any prompting. #T2#
Rambo slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rambo has knocked Stojanov down with a huge combo! Rambo steps away and waves a wobbly Stojanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Lukas Stojanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
Stojanov blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Stojanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rambo pushes Stojanov off looking to stand but Stojanov dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Stojanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Stojanov eventually gives up the hold.
Stojanov works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Stojanov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rambo is on top in guard. #T4##SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Stojanov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet - Stojanov follows without any prompting.
Rambo scores with a jab to the head.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Stojanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rambo throws a head kick but Stojanov moves out of range.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Rambo lands a big head kick that sends Stojanov tumbling to the mat! Rambo takes a step backwards and waves Stojanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Stojanov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Rambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Stojanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stojanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rambo, which made it look bad. #TD#
Stojanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stojanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov. #SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stojanov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov. #SUB#
Stojanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Stojanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stojanov is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Stojanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him #SUB#
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Stojanov is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB#
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov. #T3##SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stojanov to get the leverage.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him #SUB#
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rambo is looking to escape.#SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Stojanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov. #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.
Stojanov wants to pass to mount but Rambo is defending the position. #SUB#
Stojanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Stojanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Stojanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stojanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rambo swivels and escapes.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stojanov.
Nice takedown defense from Rambo. No joy for Stojanov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Stojanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rambo as he avoids it easily.
Rambo pushes Stojanov away with a front kick.
A head kick by Rambo misses #TD#
and Stojanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rambo's guard.#ES2#
Rambo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stojanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stojanov wants a takedown.
Stojanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rambo after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rambo looks to land a combination. Stojanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rambo looks to land a left hand but Stojanov moved out of range nicely.
Stojanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rambo throws a right hand that Stojanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stojanov also avoids with ease.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo looks to throw the jab but Stojanov is out of range.
Rambo throws a nice head kick!
Rambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stojanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stojanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Rambo misses.
Stojanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stojanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stojanov will feel that in the morning.
Stojanov avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojanov slips a jab and a cross from Rambo.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stojanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rambo but Rambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rambo throws out a counter right but Stojanov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rambo scores with a sloppy right hand. Stojanov should have avoided that one. #TD#
Stojanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Rambo kicks Stojanov off and gets to his feet.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stojanov misses with a looping left.
Stojanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Stojanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rambo sprawls and moves away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo misses with a kick to the body.
Stojanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stojanov staying out of range there.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Stojanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rambo.
Rambo misses with the body kick#TD#
and Stojanov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Stojanov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rambo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Stojanov!

Event: BBFC 10 Todd Vs. Chontamenti
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Ballistics misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballistics takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballistics scores with a head kick. Rambo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses.
Ballistics dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Ballistics lands.
Ballistics doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballistics slips under a jab.
Ballistics stuns Rambo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Ballistics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballistics lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Ballistics rushes Rambo and presses him up against the cage.
Ballistics throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambo.
Rambo prevents a body shot from Ballistics. #BC#
Ballistics breaks the clinch.
Rambo lands with a nice combination. Ballistics backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Ballistics is rocked!
Ballistics takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Ballistics is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambo connects with a nice cross there... Ballistics is looking wobbly and Rambo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ballistics to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rambo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rambo!

Event: CMMA 94 Olsen vs Rockefeller
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Hotspot shoots in and drives through. Rantanen sprawls well.
Rantanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hotspot. Hotspot gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Rantanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rantanen misses with a body shot.
Hotspot attempts a counter takedown but Rantanen avoids it well and moves away.
Rantanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Rantanen swinging wildly here.
Rantanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hotspot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rantanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Rantanen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rantanen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot has a takedown stuffed.
Hotspot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Hotspot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Rantanen scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Mr Hotspot has been cut.
Hotspot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Hotspot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hotspot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rantanen avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hotspot gets a double leg takedown into Rantanen's guard.
Hotspot won't allow Rantanen to sweep him here.
Rantanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hotspot controls Rantanen momentarily but Rantanen frees himself.
Hotspot pulls Rantanen in to control the position. #T2#
Rantanen postures up and lands a big shot to Hotspot's brow.
Rantanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hotspot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hotspot is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rantanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hotspot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hotspot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hotspot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rantanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hotspot is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rantanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Rantanen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hotspot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hotspot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rantanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hotspot wants to clinch but Rantanen slips to the side
and Rantanen counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Rantanen finds it's target.
Rantanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hotspot is looking to clinch.
Hotspot darts in looking for a takedown but Rantanen gets double underhooks and turns Hotspot into the cage.
Rantanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rantanen tries to throw a body punch but Hotspot avoids it by throwing Rantanen back against the cage.
Hotspot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rantanen is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rantanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Rantanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot'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#
Rantanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Hotspot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rantanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rantanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hotspot.
Rantanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hotspot.
Rantanen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hotspot dominates the positioning.
Rantanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rantanen is letting Hotspot control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rantanen keeps working.
The referee asks Hotspot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hotspot prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SUB#
Hotspot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rantanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hotspot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rantanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hotspot is looking to take a break and control but Rantanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotspot advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Hotspot.#SUB#
Hotspot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rantanen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rantanen! #T2#
Rantanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rantanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hotspot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hotspot controlling from the top position.
Hotspot pushing down on Rantanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mr Hotspot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hotspot trying to control the action but Rantanen is working from the bottom.
Hotspot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Hotspot controlling the pace.
Rantanen is doing well to control the position and prevent Hotspot from advancing to side control.
Rantanen is staying active underneath Hotspot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hotspot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hotspot works his way into full mount!
Hotspot controlling the position easily from mount.
Rantanen is squirming around, avoiding Hotspot's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hotspot misses with a head shot.
Hotspot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hotspot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Hotspot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rantanen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hotspot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rantanen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Hotspot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rantanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotspot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rantanen.
Mr Hotspot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rantanen as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Rantanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hotspot takes one to the side of the head.
Hotspot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rantanen defends it nicely.
Hotspot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rantanen tries to avoid it but Hotspot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rantanen to the ground. Rantanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rantanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Hotspot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rantanen looks to land a combination but Hotspot avoids it well.
Hotspot takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rantanen but Rantanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hotspot fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Rantanen lands with a nice body punch.
Rantanen sizes up Hotspot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rantanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hotspot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hotspot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hotspot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rantanen cracks Hotspot with a good jab.
Hotspot looks to clinch
and Rantanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hotspot tries to clinch but Rantanen moves out of range.
Rantanen throws a counter combo.
Hotspot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sami Rantanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hotspot tries for a takedown but Rantanen circles away easily
and Rantanen counters with a nice body shot.
Rantanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hotspot rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Rantanen.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotspot misses with a takedown
and Rantanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rantanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hotspot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hotspot tries to clinch but Rantanen moves away
and Rantanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rantanen lands a body shot.
Rantanen connects with a body shot that sends Hotspot's belly button to the back.
Rantanen scores with a nice head shot.
Sami Rantanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Rantanen cracks Hotspot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hotspot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rantanen finish him? #ROC2#Hotspot is rocked!
Rantanen lands a body shot.
Oh Hotspot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hotspot tries for a takedown but Rantanen circles away easily
and Rantanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hotspot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hotspot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rantanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hotspot looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rantanen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hotspot. Rantanen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Rantanen!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie controlling the position.
Hawk misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hawk struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T3#
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawk because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hawk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hawk prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralo Gracie 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#
Gracie throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range. #TD#
Hawk tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Hawk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hawk.
Gracie prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T1#
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hawk to escape the position. #SUB#
Hawk tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hawk is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralo Gracie!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Rambo slips a jab from Conner.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo slips under a jab.#CL2#
Conner forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it. #T1#
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conner lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Conner.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conner throws an overhand right that lands on Rambo's shoulder, as Rambo tries to avoid the shot.
Conner swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Conner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rambo with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rambo there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Conner is rocked!
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambo finish him?
Rambo works Conner's body with a nice hook.
Conner seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conner scores with a body shot. #T3#
Conner lands the left hand.
Conner scores with a nice strike.
Rambo takes one to the chin there.
Conner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner looks to land a right hand but Rambo moved out of range.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner blocks the body kick.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Conner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rambo looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Rambo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conner throws out the jab.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is looking to clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambo misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambo throws a big counter combination but Conner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses.
Conner avoids the body shot from Rambo.
A jab from Conner misses.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conner missing with a left hand there. Rambo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rambo misses with a double jab.
Conner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Conner moves out of range easily.
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Rambo is looking to counter punch.
Rambo works over Conner's head and body with a nice combination.
John Rambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rambo in his tracks.
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a three punch combo that has Conner backing up. Conner nods at Rambo to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Rambo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Conner misses with an uppercut. Rambo saw that one coming.
Conner misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Conner has double underhooks.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Conner is working Rambo over against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Rambo is looking to wear down Conner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Conner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conner connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo slips under a jab.
Conner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rambo lands a high kick! #T3#
A jab from Rambo does it's job there.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Conner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner misses with a hook.
Conner swings widly with a right hand
and Conner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conner walks into a straight right hand from Rambo.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo lands a nice looking body shot.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner throws a hook but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo throws a looping overhand right but Conner ducks down to avoid it.
Conner throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo slips a straight right by Conner.
Conner lands a jab to the head.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conner takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Conner lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Rambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.
Conner scores with a hook.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rambo throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Rambo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
Conner blocks a head kick by Rambo.
A countering left hand to the body from Conner misses.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conner to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Rambo is rocked!
Conner throws a hook but Rambo avoids it easily.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRambo.
Conner circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rambo to the canvas! Rambo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Conner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
In his post fight interview, Sammie Conner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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