Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1134 Kimi v Sean
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Beard takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Beard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salajudin Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Beard misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.#TD2#
Beard drives through with a takedown into Salajudin Ii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beard stands up over Salajudin Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Beard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salajudin Ii's head.
Salajudin Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salajudin Ii pulls Beard in close to prevent any damage.
Salajudin Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salajudin Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii working for a triangle but Beard defends it easily.
Beard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salajudin Ii's head.
Salajudin Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salajudin Ii holds on and takes a little breather.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii is keeping the position.
Beard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salajudin Ii's guard.
Salajudin Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beard's back!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beard is defending well though. Salajudin Ii let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beard is trying to break free. #SUB#
Beard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms. #T3##SUB#
Beard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salajudin Ii.
Beard wants to control his opponent's hands but Salajudin Ii gets his hands free.
Beard is keeping busy.
Beard wants to escape the position.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Beard pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Beard rolls, trying to escape but Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position.
Beard trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii working for the choke. #T4#
Salajudin Ii controlling well, preventing Beard from escaping the position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Beard won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Salajudin Ii off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Tama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Tama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ironfeld's half guard.
Ironfeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up. #SUB#
Tama seems to be working for a kimura but Ironfeld defends the submission attempt.
Tama is taking a breather. Ironfeld says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironfeld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironfeld is pressing down on Tama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Tama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama won't allow Ironfeld to sweep him here.
Ironfeld is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Tama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironfeld is doing well to control the position and prevent Tama from advancing to side control.
Tama is taking a breather. Ironfeld says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Ironfeld's temple. #T3#
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tama working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Tama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tama prevents Ironfeld from standing back up.
Tama working Ironfeld over with strikes.
Tama is keen to just control but Ironfeld is a slippery customer.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ironfeld!
Tama trying to control but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Tama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama looking to control but Ironfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tama working the ground and pound effectively.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironfeld takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Ironfeld is rocked!
Ironfeld wants to control but Tama is having none of it.
Tama controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama 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#
Tama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ironfeld defends well and Tama ends up having to push Ironfeld into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Ironfeld has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ironfeld.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironfeld trying to control the position but instead, Tama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ironfeld into the cage.
Tama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ironfeld taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ironfeld controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Theros Ironfeld.
Tama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ironfeld tries to avoid it but Tama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ironfeld to the ground. Ironfeld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ironfeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironfeld swivels and escapes.#TD#
Tama shoots in and bounces Ironfeld off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ironfeld wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tama manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Tama is thwarting Ironfeld's attempts to control the position.
Ironfeld is staying active underneath Tama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is defending well.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tama breaks from Ironfeld's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Ironfeld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a big elbow. #T2#
Tama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ironfeld in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ironfeld to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
In defeat, Theros Ironfeld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.

Event: SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Boma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metharom looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Boma.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom drops Boma with a big left hand! Boma is injured, injured bad! Metharom jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!

Event: RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Lambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Lambe with a jab.
Lambe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lambe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Jones falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Lambe!

Event: RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Michaud. Those never looked like landing.
Michaud throws a head kick that misses
and Michaud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Baptiste Michaud has been cut.
Michaud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michaud with a nice calf kick.
Michaud throws a leg kick
and Yagan counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Michaud.
It looked like Yagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaud.
Yagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michaud looks for the body kick but Yagan saw that one coming. #T1#
Michaud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan blocks a head kick by Michaud.
Michaud throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaud misses with a head kick.
Michaud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michaud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yagan is out of range and Michaud settles back down.
It looked like Yagan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaud.
Nice body punch from Michaud.
Michaud throws the kick towards the body but Yagan avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yagan misses the target.
Michaud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Michaud lands a head kick. Yagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick from Michaud, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Michaud
and Yagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baptiste Michaud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Michaud is predictable there #KD#
and Yagan lands a stunning uppercut that sends Michaud to the mat! #ROC#Michaud is rocked!
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.
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!
Michaud is not content to let Yagan control the position.
Michaud is still in real trouble! Can Yagan finish him?
Michaud is looking to improve his position.
Yagan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Michaud controls his leg.
Yagan prevents Michaud from improving his position.
Yagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michaud seems to have recovered his senses.
Yagan wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Michaud uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T3#
Yagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michaud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michaud is controlling Yagan's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagan wants to control from the top but Michaud keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Michaud seems keen to control Yagan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yagan moves out of range of the body kick.
Michaud throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Yagan checks a leg kick nicely.
Michaud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaud scores with a one two! Yagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baptiste Michaud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baptiste Michaud's cut.
That's time! Yagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Michaud throws a lazy head kick
and Yagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaud scores with a kick to the body.
Michaud moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michaud lands a high kick!
A jab lands there for Michaud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yagan counters with a nice body kick.
Yagan moves out of range of the body kick.
Michaud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Michaud throws a right hand that Yagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yagan also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Yagan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Yagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaud misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaud throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaud looks to throw a body kick
and Yagan counters with a crisp right that sends Michaud to the canvas! Yagan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarran Yagan!
A very excited looking Jarran Yagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Alaska gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Alaska manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaska has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Alaska pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alaska pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alaska is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crowder wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alaska is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crowder is squirming around, avoiding Alaska's attempts to control the action.
Crowder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Alaska's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alaska working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
Alaska seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alaska can't keep his opponent in guard - Crowder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Alaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Alaska trying to control but Crowder postures up. #SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Alaska defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Alaska is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alaska manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Alaska has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaska has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Alaska looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Crowder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Alaska slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaska slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
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 Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Crowder gets a double leg takedown into Alaska's guard.#SUB#
Alaska looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily. #SUB2#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Alaska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaska defends it easily.
Crowder is looking to sweep but instead, Alaska has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Alaska controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Crowder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Alaska seems to be working for a kimura but Crowder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alaska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alaska.
Alaska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder is looking for a sweep. Alaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.#SUB2#
Crowder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaska escapes and throws Crowder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alaska is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crowder tries to improve position but can't.
Alaska is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaska off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Crowder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alaska is trying to break free. #T4##SUB2#
Crowder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alaska has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Alaska preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crowder.
Crowder is trying to stick to Alaska's back but Alaska is turning into Crowder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crowder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alaska.#SUB2#
Crowder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaska escapes and throws Crowder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alaska passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Crowder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to move into half guard but instead Alaska has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alaska passes into side control.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Crowder prevents Alaska from improving position. #SUB#
Alaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowder, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crowder has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alaska escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alaska!
Crowder is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaska off and has taken his back!
Alaska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crowder's guard. Nice work there by Alaska.
Alaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
Alaska works his way into side control. #T2#
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Alaska has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crowder!#SUB#
Alaska is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crowder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alaska looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crowder is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Crowder has given up his back. Will we see Alaska going for some submissions? #SUB#
Alaska is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Crowder taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alaska.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska!

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch.
Kai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai scores with a jab. Jiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses
and Kai counters with a head kick. That will keep Jiang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jiang takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Jiang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters with a nice body shot.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Jiang digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kai takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jiang. That one must have hurt.
Jiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jiang slips a jab and a cross from Kai.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.#T2#
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Menes Kai has been cut.
Jiang tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Kai lands a nice shot that snaps Jiang's head back.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Kai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kai! Jiang dives in looking to finish! Kai is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Jiang!
A relieved looking Da Jiang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025

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

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

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Machiels misses with a straight left. #CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Goodman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machiels holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Machiels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Machiels trying to control here.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Goodman drops an elbow to the side of Machiels's head.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Machiels from improving his position.
Machiels keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Machiels won't allow it.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Machiels moves into full guard.
Machiels keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machiels being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Machiels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machiels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machiels looking to control.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Machiels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman distracts Machiels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman with a nice head shot there.
Machiels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machiels trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman preventing the sweep. #T4#
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Machiels wants to sweep but no luck.
Machiels is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Machiels wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Machiels's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman 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#
Machiels takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Machiels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machiels tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Goodman pulls guard. #SUB2#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machiels has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machiels is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodman pulls down on the head and he's put Machiels to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Goodman!
White Goodman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with a right hand #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie trying to control the position here. #T1#
Thompson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control here.
Thompson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Gracie is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.#TD#
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thompson is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy. #T4#
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.#TD#
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Thompson tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Thompson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracie! More shots from Thompson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
A victorious Scott Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tama rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A big left from Chai misses.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olyksandr Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama misses with a takedown
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai punishes Tama's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Tama drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Tama stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tama manages to get his head free but now Chai has transitioned to an armbar! Tama grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Baranka. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Baranka throws a shot to the body.
Baranka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Baranka.
Baranka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baranka.
Baranka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baranka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Baranka scores with a leg kick.
Baranka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baranka.
A good leg kick by Baranka.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baranka!
Baranka cracks Gordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baranka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka connects with a solid leg kick.
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Baranka.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Baranka finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baranka.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baranka scores with a hook.
Baranka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Baranka. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Baranka with a nice cross.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Baranka lands a heavy head kick that drops Gordon. The ref tackles Baranka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gordon was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bruno Baranka!

Event: GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Beard throws a body shot but no joy.
Markov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarrod Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Jarrod Beard has been cut.#KD#
Markov lands a big right hand that sends Beard crashing to the mat! Markov stays standing though and waves Beard back to his feet!#ROC#Beard is rocked!
Markov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Beard clean off his feet! He's out cold! Markov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
A very excited looking Alexey Markov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Path throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Michaud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Path shoots in for a takedown but Michaud shows good takedown defense.
Path stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaud.
Michaud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Path scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michaud scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaud tries to land a leg kick but Path saw it coming and moves away.
Path avoids the head kick by Michaud.
Path swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Path! But no joy.
Path blocks a head kick by Michaud.
Path misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range. #TD2#
Path bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaud is trying to control Path's posture but Path avoids it.
Michaud on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Path controlling the position from side mount.
Michaud on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Michaud is trying to get back to half guard.
Michaud is trying to escape the position but Path is controlling the position.
Michaud is looking for a sweep.
Path is chipping away with strikes.
Path working the ground and pound.
Michaud is being controlled here.
Michaud is looking for a sweep.
Michaud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaud tries to get out of the position.
Michaud struggling a bit here.
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!
Path in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Michaud struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaud misses with a low kick.
Baptiste Michaud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path avoids a kick to the body.
Michaud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Michaud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
Path dodges the punch combination from Michaud. #T4#
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path throws out a counter right but Michaud avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaud.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaud.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaud manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Michaud - that will leave a mark!
Path with a jab.
Path avoids the head kick by Michaud.
Path blocks the body kick.
Path tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaud was well out of range. Poor timing from Path.
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaud moves forwards but Path connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michaud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Left Path will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Michaud throws a head kick that misses
and Path counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Path shoots in for a takedown but Michaud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Michaud misses.
Path looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Path looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaud is fending him off so far but Path persists. Nope, Michaud circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Path scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michaud wants to stand back up but Path manages to pass into side control.
Path landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Path.
Path working away.
Michaud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Path presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Path landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Path with the ground and pound from mount.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path controlling the position easily from mount.
Path lands a big shot there that rocks Michaud but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Path looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michaud really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Path unloading with bombs!
Path looking to control but Michaud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Path won't let Michaud get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Path sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michaud tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Michaud is trying to escape the mount.
Path raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Michaud that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud is looking to improve his position but Path isn't that keen on the idea.
Path working Michaud over with strikes here. #T4#
Michaud taking shots to the head.
Path controlling from mount.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Path scoring with strikes but Michaud is staying in there.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Michaud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaud staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Michaud.
A cross from Michaud lands.
Michaud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Michaud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Path.
Michaud looks for the body kick but Path saw that one coming.
Path misses with a straight right.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michaud doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaud misses with a head kick.
Michaud ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Michaud moves out of range as Path strikes.#T1#
Michaud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Path counters with a straight right hand.
Michaud misses with a head kick.
Michaud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaud misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path takes a swing at Michaud's ribcage but misses.
Michaud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Path connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Path. #TD2#
Path shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Path was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Left Path has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Path happy to just control the position for now.
Michaud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Path on the ground.#T2#
Path has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaud struggling a bit here.
Path working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Michaud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Path wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Path connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Michaud some visible discomfort.
Path grinds an elbow into Michaud's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Path.
Path in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Michaud looks to move to half guard but instead Path has passed into mount! Damn!
Left Path is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaud is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Path landing punches.
Path pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Path controlling the position easily from mount.
Michaud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Lambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Braque counters with a stiff right hand.
Lambe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Braque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braque looks to land a right hand but Lambe moved out of range.
Lambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lambe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braque swivels and escapes.
Braque half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Lambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Braque moves into full guard.
Braque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Braque preventing the sweep.
Braque trying to control but Lambe is working from the bottom.
Braque scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lambe is looking for a triangle but Braque pushes his legs off easily.
Braque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lambe's head.
Braque slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lambe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lambe is trying to improve his position.
Braque working the head with strikes.
Braque lands a decent elbow from side control.
Braque lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lambe down. #ROC#Lambe is rocked!#T2#
The referee asks Braque politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Braque prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lambe is still in real trouble! Can Braque finish him?
Braque working away.
Braque working the body and head with strikes.
Braque scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lambe is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Braque can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Braque!
A victorious Alain Braque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Tepes lV misses.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Tepes lV finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom lands a head shot.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from Metharom.
Tepes lV throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tepes lV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
Tepes lV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes lV.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Tepes lV misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Tepes lV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes lV goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tepes lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Metharom there.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Tepes lV with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Tepes lV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Tepes lV lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes lV seems unphased.
Tepes lV blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Tepes lV throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tepes lV is in Metharom's guard.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes lV's guard. #REVR#
Metharom is stalling in the full guard.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Metharom continues to stall.#T4#
Tepes lV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tepes lV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV working a defensive guard here.
Metharom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tepes lV has control of Metharom's left arm, preventing Metharom from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metharom misses with a hook
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Tepes lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes lV in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Tepes lV's leg. Tepes lV is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Tepes lV takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lV thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV blocks a leg kick.
Tepes lV lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased. #T1#
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Tepes lV feints and as Metharom raises his hands in defense, Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Metharom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Tepes lV tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Tepes lV punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
Metharom throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Tepes lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Tepes lV misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Metharom.
Tepes lV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom with a hook.#T3#
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A nice leg kick from Tepes lV, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Metharom misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Tepes lV misses
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Tepes lV scores with a leg kick.
Tepes lV motions for Metharom to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMetharom.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom cracks Tepes lV with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Tepes lV closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Metharom's guard.

Metharom pushes Tepes lV off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tepes lV looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes lV shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a jab.
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 Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom connects with a right hand. Tepes lV shakes it off.
Tepes lV defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Tepes lV does it's job there.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Tepes lV tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom misses the jab.
Tepes lV misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom punishes Tepes lV's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Tepes lV looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Tepes lV stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Tepes lV walks into a jab.
Metharom lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes lV shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
Jab, jab by Tepes lV - just one landing.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes lV.
A nice side step and Tepes lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes lV there.
Tepes lV shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes lV jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Metharom throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Tepes lV digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metharom takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Tepes lV with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tepes lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Tepes lV looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Metharom tests Tepes lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Tepes lV blocks the low kick.#T4#
Metharom throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Metharom throws a head kick that Tepes lV semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes lV looks to land a combination. Metharom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C378: Blaydes vs Jiang
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Kruschev shoots in but no luck this time.
Kai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and pushes Kai back into the cage.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev jumps guard but Kai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai working Kruschev over with knees to the body.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev fails to pull guard.
Menes Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.#T1#
Kruschev can't get the takedown. #BC#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Kai misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a two punch combo.
Kruschev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kai has knocked Kruschev down with a huge combo! Kai steps away and waves a wobbly Kruschev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kruschev is rocked!#T2#
Kruschev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai misses with a double jab.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
Kai lands a head shot.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
No luck for Kruschev with that takedown attempt.
Kai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Kruschev with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev has his takedown stuffed
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kai.#TD2#
Kruschev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Kai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai misses with a double jab
and Kruschev counters with a left and a right that stings Kai.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kruschev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kai catches Kruschev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev goes for a double leg but Kai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kai continues to drive forward.
Kai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kai throws a shot to the body.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Kai counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruschev toppling to the canvas! Kruschev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kai finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Menes Kai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kruschev. Kai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
A relieved looking Menes Kai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Jackson moves away from the strike by Carrillo.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrillo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Carrillo throws out a powerful jab.
Carrillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson slips a jab from Carrillo.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carrillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrillo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Carrillo throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.#T1#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carrillo connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrillo looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Carrillo cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carrillo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carrillo.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carrillo finish him?
Jackson slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carrillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Good work by Carrillo as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Carrillo.
Carrillo jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carrillo keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Carrillo. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carrillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Carrillo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Carrillo!
After winning the bout, Jordan Carrillo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Tama shoots in for a double leg but Sup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sup drops his hands momentarily and Tama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Tama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Sup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tama is keen to just control but Sup is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup is concentrating on defense, preventing Tama from advancing position.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Sup is defending the position.
Sup tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Tama seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama wants to control but Sup is keeping him busy.
Well, if Tama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Sup is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tama lands a nice short elbow.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Sup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sup is looking to control Tama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sup avoid being mounted?
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sup is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tama jumps into side control!
Tama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sup is trying to improve his position.
Sup taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sup takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sup some visible discomfort.
Sup prevents Tama from improving position.
The ground and pound from Tama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Sup manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tama's best efforts.
Tama lands a big elbow - Sup is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!

Event: C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson cracks Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierre but Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson has control of an arm but Pierre manages to advance to Thompson's back!#T1#
Pierre avoiding Thompson 's attempts to control his hands.
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson gets full guard.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Pierre 's head.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson controlling the action here. #T2#
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Jacques Pierre 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Pierre 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Thompson!
Our winner, Scott Thompson, 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: C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aydin looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aydin.
Aydin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.
Aydin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aydin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Wright pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
Aydin misses the jab.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Aydin's head.
Aydin misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Aydin moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Aydin.
Aydin slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Aydin slips under a jab.#T1#
Aydin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aydin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Aydin lands.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Aydin had a free shot at his head there.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
Aydin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Aydin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Aydin coming out on top.
Wright avoids the body shot from Aydin.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.
Aydin just misses with a punch to the body.
Aydin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Wright cracks Aydin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wright has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aydin to stand back up!#ROC#Aydin is rocked!
Aydin switches off momentarily and Wright cracks him with a monster right hand! Aydin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Wright dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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