Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Jackson
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##TD#
Cross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seigel quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seigel is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seigel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
Seigel tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seigel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seigel wants to control but Cross is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cross is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross prevents Seigel from improving his position.#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seigel sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Cross is thwarting Seigel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seigel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross. #SUB#
Cross seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Seigel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Morah goes for a double leg but Dekkers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dekkers continues to drive forward.
Morah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dekkers lands with a hook. Morah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekkers walks away with a smile on his face. Morah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crunch! Dekkers slams his shin into Morah's torso.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morah takes a step back to recover.
Dekkers jabs at Morah's body.
Dekkers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dekkers closes the distance and pushes Morah back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dekkers has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Morah tightens his grip and picks Dekkers up, before dumping him to the ground. Dekkers manages to land in guard.
Dekkers wants to stand but Morah is controlling the position. #T1#
Morah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morah stands up over Dekkers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dekkers 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.#ES#
Dekkers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Morah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dekkers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramon Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Morah.
Morah can't get the takedown.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morah looks winded!
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morah takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Jonah Morah has been cut.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers cracks Morah with a nice body shot.#T2#
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morah's face.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekkers.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Morah takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dekkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morah backwards. #T3#
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers presses Morah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Morah 's eye.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Morah's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dekkers. #ROC#Morah is rocked!
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Morah is still on wobbly legs! Can Dekkers finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jonah Morah's cut even more.
Dekkers has Morah pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Morah is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dekkers - that's hurt Morah badly! Oh, another knee lands and Morah is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Morah doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ramon Dekkers!

Event: RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Van Bommel throws a head kick but Hoost moves out of range.
As Van Bommel backs off Hoost throws a huge counter combo but Van Bommel manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Van Bommel drives through and clinches with Hoost against the cage.
Hoost throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Van Bommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hoost tries to keep at a distance but Van Bommel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoost tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Bommel avoids the damage to the body.
Van Bommel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rafael Van Bommel has been cut.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Van Bommel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Hoost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Bommel, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1##BC#
Van Bommel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Van Bommel clinches.
Hoost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoost looks winded!
Van Bommel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoosts head.
Van Bommel lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Bommel lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Bommel is pushing Hoost up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Van Bommel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Bommel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Bommel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Van Bommel instigates a clinch. #KD#
Van Bommel drops Hoost with a big knee straight up the middle! Hoost is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Hoost is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Hoost has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Van Bommel has managed to clinch.
Hoost is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Bommel finish him?
Van Bommel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Bommel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Bommel obliges.
Van Bommel maintains plum control as Hoost tries to back straight out! Van Bommel connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Hoost blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Rafael Van Bommel!

Event: Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Norton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton throws a front kick aimed at Von Lewinksi's knee but Von Lewinksi avoids it well.
Von Lewinksi shoots for a double leg takedown but Norton sprawls well. He's pushed Von Lewinksi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Von Lewinksi tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Von Lewinksi's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norton napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Norton sneaks out the side door and pushes Von Lewinksi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lewinksi looks for a takedown but Norton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Von Lewinksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Von Lewinksi is in Norton's guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Lewinksi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Von Lewinksi drops back looking for a leg! Norton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norton manages to kick Von Lewinksi off! Von Lewinksi jumps back into Norton's guard.
Von Lewinksi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Norton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Von Lewinksi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Norton defends it easily. #SUB#
Norton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lewinksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norton has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lewinksi's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Von Lewinksi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Norton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi has his foot on Norton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
Norton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norton defends well.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Norton has his hands clasped together but Von Lewinksi extends and breaks Norton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Von Lewinksi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erich Von Lewinksi!
In his post fight interview, Erich Von Lewinksi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Dekkers closes the distance but Keinonen moves to the side
and Keinonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keinonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dekkers.#CL2#
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dekkers throws a head punch that misses.
Keinonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Keinonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Keinonen moves out of range.
Keinonen keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Keinonen.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Keinonen pushes him off.
Keinonen scores with a jab. Dekkers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keinonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keinonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keinonen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Keinonen pushes him off.
Keinonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keinonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keinonen throwing a counter right hand but Dekkers manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dekkers rushes Keinonen and presses him up against the cage.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Keinonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers tries to clinch
letting Keinonen counter with a right hand. #ROC#Dekkers is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Keinonen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dekkers's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Keinonen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Speedy Keinonen!
A victorious Speedy Keinonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 68
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Justen is defending well.
Justen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cross has an Americana. Justen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cross is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cross hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Herbert Justen was interviewed post fight and said 'His BJJ sucks...'.

Event: NYF 112: Saragih vs Hopson
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Sticks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sticks.
Kingston tries to roll over but Sticks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingston controlling the position for now.
Kingston tries to kick Sticks off but Sticks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kingston still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kingston has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sticks is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SU2#
Kingston stands up and beckons Sticks to his feet.
Sticks fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Sticks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingston did well to prevent Sticks getting side control.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sticks. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sticks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sticks is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Sticks seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sticks. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sticks is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kingston pushes Sticks off and gets back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sticks checks a leg kick. #T4#
Sticks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.#CUT2#It looks like Fiddle Sticks has been cut.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Sticks moved out of range.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sticks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sticks off to one side.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sticks has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Sticks fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sticks doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sticks! Kingston lets Sticks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sticks is rocked!
Sticks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Kingston!
After winning the bout, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Moro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoost tries to clinch up but Moro circles away and keeps his distance.
Moro cracks a nice hook into Hoost's ribs.
Hoost throws a series of punches but Moro avoids them all with ease.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch but Moro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoost misses with a combination
enabling Moro to counter with a crisp jab.
Moro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moro's corner calls for a 1-2. Moro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hoost moves into the clinch.
Moro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moro tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Moro is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoost has double underhooks.
Hoost 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.
Moro takes an elbow to the temple.
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 frustrated look appears on Moro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Moro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoost misses with an elbow strike.
Moro taking a breather.#T1#
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Moro breaks the clinch.
Moro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
Hoost darts in trying to clinch
and Moro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moro jabs Hoost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Moro moves out of range easily.
Moro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoost looks winded!
Hoost throws a leg kick but Moro moved away.
Hoost takes one on the button.
Moro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ernesto Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moro lands with a cross.
Hoost tries to move into range but Moro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hoost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Hoost is rocked!#KD#
Moro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoost sprawling to the canvas! Hoost rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moro finish him?!
Hoost is still on wobbly legs! Can Moro finish him?
Moro fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hoost square on the jaw! Damn, Hoost is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Moro!

Event: MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Batdorani shoots in and bounces Cross off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Batdorani wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving. #SUB#
Batdorani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batdorani has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batdorani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batdorani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cross seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Batdorani trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batdorani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batdorani postures up in Cross's guard and throws a big left but Cross blocks it. #SUB#
Cross is looking to cinch up a triangle. Batdorani throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cross's body to avoid the submission. Cross has instead reached around Batdorani's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cross arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Cross with a poor takedown
and Kiely counters with a straight right hand.
Kiely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiely wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiely scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kiely sizes up Cross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiely defends it nicely.
Harrison Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiely swivels and escapes.
Kiely throws a big shot that misses.
Cross moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Kiely with a hook.
Kiely slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kiely misses with a two punch combination.
Kiely is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl out of it but Cross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiely lands with a cross.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Kiely. Those never looked like landing.
Cross slips under a jab.
Kiely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiely.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Simon Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
Good shot there by Kiely.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiely.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kiely counter with a right hand.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense.
Cross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harrison Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cross.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiely's waist but Kiely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Cross moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Nice shot lands for Kiely.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Kiely seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Cross didn't see that one coming.
Cross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiely is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Kiely connects with a single shot there.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.#T3#
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiely swinging wildly here.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiely lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Kiely gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Cross has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kiely avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kiely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiely advances position into side control!#T4#
Cross tries to bench press Kiely off him but Kiely keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely moves into full mount!
Kiely tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Cross is looking to improve his position but Kiely isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiely wants to control the pace but Cross is squirming around nicely.
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely looking to control but Cross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Kiely 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#
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
Cross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kiely defends it well.
A combination from Kiely does no damage.
Cross with the counter takedown but Kiely avoids it easily.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Harrison Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Kiely throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiely wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiely scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrison Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Kiely.
Kiely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Cross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiely counters with a left and a right that stings Cross. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Harrison Kiely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Cross blocks a jab.
Kiely catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiely misses with the combination.
Kiely jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Cross is rocked!
Kiely misses with a few strikes there.
Cross has his takedown stuffed
and Kiely counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiely finish him?
Cross looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kiely lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cross. Kiely pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Harrison Kiely, 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: Just some fights 18
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Von Lewinksi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Lewinksi but great work by Maeda.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi is trying to improve his position.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Lewinksi keeps working. #T1#
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Maeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Nice strikes from Maeda there. #T2#
Maeda is trying to control. Von Lewinksi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Lewinksi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Lewinksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Von Lewinksi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Lewinksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Maeda is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away.
Von Lewinksi gets back to full guard.
Maeda passes Von Lewinksi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda is trying to control. Von Lewinksi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
Maeda working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Von Lewinksi shoots in and gets a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to keep Von Lewinksi in close. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi 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.
Von Lewinksi trying to move into half guard but instead Maeda has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maeda lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lewinksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda is pushing down on Von Lewinksi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Lewinksi is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Lewinksi.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom.
Maeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lewinksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lewinksi's legs - danger averted.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Von Lewinksi is keeping the position.
Akira Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
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 Akira Maeda 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Von Lewinksi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maeda defends it well.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi postures up.
Maeda moves into full guard. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi looking to pass the guard.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Von Lewinksi postures up. #T1#
Von Lewinksi won't allow Maeda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi has gone for a leg lock! Maeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Lewinksi's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Von Lewinksi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Von Lewinksi is having none of it.
Von Lewinksi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Maeda wants to control from the top but Von Lewinksi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maeda uses it to pass to side control.
Von Lewinksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lewinksi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Lewinksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Lewinksi taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Maeda cracks Von Lewinksi with a big elbow.
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Lewinksi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Von Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maeda controls the position.
Von Lewinksi gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Maeda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erich Von Lewinksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Maeda.
Well Maeda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda gave a mention to Wanis Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF 108: Kemppainen vs Crusher
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Sticks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christ swivels and escapes.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sticks looking for a triangle here. Christ is fighting it but it looks tight! Sticks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Christ is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fiddle Sticks!
In his post fight interview, Fiddle Sticks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross trying to move into half guard but instead Legs has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Legs gets to his feet - Cross follows without any prompting.
Legs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Legs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross shoots and misses
and Legs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Legs shows good takedown defense.
Legs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cross just manages to avoid it.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross has his takedown stuffed
and Legs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely.
Legs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Legs tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cross is working for a kimura but Legs is defending it quite comfortably.
Legs wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Legs makes his way to full guard, as Cross worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs trying to control the position.
Legs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cross is one step ahead there.
Cross stands and throws Legs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legs tries to buck Cross off but Cross is having none of it.
Legs is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Cross is working to tighten his grip on Legs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Legs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cross is really squeezing tight and eventually Legs passes out! Cross breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Cross!
In his post fight interview, Simon Cross started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Crazy Legs had this to say: 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 27
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Haley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haley lands in his opponent's guard.
Haley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dekkers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Haley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dekkers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haley has Dekkers in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dekkers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dekkers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dekkers wants to get up but he can't break Haley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dekkers stopping the sweep attempt from Haley.#T1##SUB#
Haley looking for a guillotine here but Dekkers defends easily.
Dekkers wants to stand but Haley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dekkers preventing the sweep.
Dekkers wants to get up but he can't break Haley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haley wants to sweep but no luck.
Dekkers is looking to stand up but Haley won't let him.
Haley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dekkers is one step ahead there.
Dekkers tries to stand but Haley is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Haley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Dekkers wants to stand but Haley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Haley rushes Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lukas Haley has been cut.
Haley fails to pull guard.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haley's face.
Haley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dekkers works on Haley's body with a couple of short punches.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haley blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haley fails to pull guard.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haley backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekkers.
Haley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haley jumps guard but Dekkers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dekkers with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haley is breathing heavily.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Haley in his tracks for a moment.
Dekkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dekkers lands an uppercut.
Dekkers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haley.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Haley is rocked!
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Haley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haley backwards.
Dekkers lands a big knee to the head and Haley goes down! Dekkers pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Dekkers!
Lukas Haley spoke after the fight, saying '..'.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hoost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoost throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Hoost has managed to clinch.
Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoost takes a shot to the head.
Hoost tries a body shot but Blaswich blocks it.
Blaswich lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Blaswich.
Hoost takes a shot to the head.
Blaswich gets through Hoost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaswich lands a left hand. #ROC#Hoost is rocked!
Hoost looks winded!
Good body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoost is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaswich finish him?
Blaswich dips a shoulder and cracks Hoost with a mighty uppercut! Hoost falls back against the cage and Blaswich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hoost is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Blaswich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Blaswich!

Event: SMASH: Graves vs Hun
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Cross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rize did well to prevent Cross getting side control.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross trying to pass the guard but Rize defending well.
Cross prevents Rize from standing back up. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cross seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rize sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Rize wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cross is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross prevents Rize from standing back up. #SUB#
Cross looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rize has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cross stops Rize from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Rize is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross. #SUB#
Cross looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Rize is defending well. #SUB#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rize doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Cross trying to mount his opponent but Rize defends it.
Rize is trying to stand back up but Cross is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rize circles away.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross. #T4#
Rize scores with a jab to the head.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rize sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Rize.
Cross goes for a double leg but Rize avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rize continues to drive forward.
Rize lands an uppercut.
Rize lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rize is working Cross over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rize - that landed with a thud.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rize breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rize gets a clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Rize.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rize gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Cross tries for a takedown but Rize manages to get underhooks.
Rize lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Rize works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cross! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rize is unloading with more strikes now! Cross drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
After the fight, Zack Rize was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Sticks drives through with a takedown into Dean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dean controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sticks seems to be looking for submissions.
Sticks is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sticks seems to be looking for submissions.
Dean is positioning himself well to prevent Sticks advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Dean makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Dean misses. #TD#
Sticks drives through with a takedown into Dean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dean has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sticks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Sticks tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Dean. #TD#
Sticks has hold of one of Dean's legs. Dean is fighting the takedown attempt but Sticks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sticks is pushing down on Dean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dean is fighting to maintain full guard but Sticks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dean trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dean is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dean is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
Dean is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dean defends it well. #SUB#
Sticks is working for a kimura but Dean is defending it quite comfortably.
Dean trying to control but Sticks postures up. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sticks is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sticks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dean wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Dean's guard. #SUB#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into half guard.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
Dean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fiddle Sticks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sticks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sticks dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Sticks's head and hops out.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Sticks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dean trying to control but Sticks postures up. #SUB#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dean sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Dean is defending well. #T1#
Dean keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sticks is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dean is pressing down on Sticks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Dean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard.#REVB#
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dean controls the pace.#SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Dean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Sticks is working away.
Dean trying to mount his opponent but Sticks defends it. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dean pulls his head out easily.
Fiddle Sticks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Dean escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sticks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sticks somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dean wants to clinch.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dean as he connects with a hook.
Sticks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
Dean looks for the body kick but Sticks saw that one coming.
Sticks tries to counter with a takedown but Dean is quick to defend against it.
Sticks fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Dean darts in and clinches Sticks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean lands a good knee to the midsection. Sticks won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Sticks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean is looking to escape.
Dean is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sticks is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Dean wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy. #SUB#
Sticks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dean defend it? Sticks steps over the head and cranks it - Dean is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sticks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lewinksi tries to counter with a takedown but Wagner is quick to defend against it.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Von Lewinksi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Lewinksi. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wagner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erich Von Lewinksi!
Erich Von Lewinksi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1##KD2#
Jones lands a left and a right that sends Hoost crashing to the canvas! Jones dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Hoost has been cut.
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.
Hoost is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking to control but Hoost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU2#
Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoost scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Hoost moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Our sources have told us that Hoost has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hoost has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoost crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones looks winded!
Nice elbow from Hoost. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Jones has been cut.
Hoost lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Hoost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoost presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoost lands a shot to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoost lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Samuel Jones's cut even more.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoost lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost. #T1#
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Hoost - that landed with a thud.
Hoost lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Hoost lands with a light punch inside.
Hoost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Samuel Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoost.
Jones tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoost obliges.
Hoost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Hoost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
A knee to the head by Hoost.
Jones tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Hoost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hoost takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoost.
Hoost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoost digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Hoost lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Knees to the body from Hoost.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoost has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Hoost lands a nice elbow.
Hoost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Hoost fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Hoost.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoost.#CL#
Hoost has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hoost dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hoost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoost lands an elbow inside.
Hoost tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoost lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Hoost lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling the position.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoost prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Hoost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoost lands a knee to the head. #CUT#Samuel Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hoost works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Hoost.
Hoost lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoost.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoost obliges.
Ernesto Hoost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoost working Jones over with knees to the body.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoost keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Jones blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to break free.
Hoost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hoost has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoost with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
Hoost lands a knee to the body.
Hoost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost is looking to clinch. #T3#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hoost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoost scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hoost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a combination. Hoost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoost wants to clinch.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Ernesto Hoost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samuel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoost scores with a hook.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoost. Hoost obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hoost moves out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Hoost darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Hoost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoost lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoost keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hoost. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoost tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hoost drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Hoost lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hoost dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Hoost closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoost obliges.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoost lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost lands an elbow inside.
Hoost lands a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoost digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost landing knees to the head.
Jones wants to break free but Hoost has control. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hoost has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
Hoost with a knee to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Hoost prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Hoost tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoost keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samuel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoost lands a nice elbow.
Hoost keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hoost avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a right hand that Hoost ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoost also avoids with ease.#CL#
Hoost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoost pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Hoost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Hoost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoost has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is trying to push Hoost away but Hoost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Hoost lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is trying to push Hoost away but Hoost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoost.
Hoost lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Hoost has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moves out of range as Hoost throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Hoost misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Hoost misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hoost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ernesto Hoost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jones misses. #CL#
Hoost moves into the clinch.
Hoost blocking some punches.
Hoost lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Hoost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoost, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hoost!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Dekkers tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn looks to land a combination. Dekkers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers lands a nice looking body kick.
Dekkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn batters Dekkers with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dekkers is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dekkers to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JB Penn!

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Sticks shoots for a takedown but Makoba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Makoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sticks or perhaps it was just good defense by Makoba, which made it look bad.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Sticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makoba sprawls well. Makoba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Makoba wants to land a leg kick but Sticks is out of range.
Makoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Makoba is looking to score with low kicks.
Makoba throws the left hand but Sticks avoids the punch easily.
Sticks dodges the punch combination from Makoba. #TD2#
Sticks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makoba sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is trying for a kimura here. Makoba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sticks wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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