Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 38
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Goodman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goodman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Tua lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman tries to move into range but Tua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Tua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Goodman works Tua 's body with a nice hook.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman clobbers Tua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tua clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Tua is rocked!
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tua falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Goodman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Saul Goodman made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA 33
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Tua misses.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tua misses with a shot to the body
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua . #KD2#
Burns ducks straight into an uppercut from Tua and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Burns manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#Burns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Tua throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Tua stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Tua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Burns.
Tua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BOOM! Tua lands a beautiful left hook that drops Burns. Burns tries to recover but Tua is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Burns lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like David Tua has been cut.#KD#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tua is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Steve lands a jab.#KD#
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
Tua throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve moves away from the strike by Tua .
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a quick counter head kick but Tua was just out of range.#KD#
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target. #KD#
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve slips under a jab.
Tua misses the jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#T2#
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Tua throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steve slips under a jab.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Tua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tua misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Tua down.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tua misses the jab.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Steve drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tua falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steve dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Yago Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 25
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Tua jabs at McCarty's body.
McCarty scores with a nice strike.
Tua connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarty.
Tua throws out a loose jab but McCarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarty.
McCarty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua sizes up McCarty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tua lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by McCarty's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarty throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua jabs McCarty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
McCarty lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from McCarty.
McCarty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua scores with a body shot.
Tua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarty at a distance.
McCarty is breathing heavily.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on McCarty's shoulder, as McCarty tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from McCarty misses.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
McCarty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
McCarty misses the body punch #KD2#
and Tua lands a stunning uppercut that sends McCarty to the mat! #ROC2#McCarty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty won't allow Tua to pass to mount.
Oh McCarty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarty keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua wants to stand up but McCarty is controlling the position.
McCarty seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Tua trying to control from half guard but McCarty is working away.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tua is looking to stall here but McCarty recovers full guard.
Tua trying to control but McCarty is working from the bottom.
Tua throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
McCarty kicks Tua off and gets to his feet.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! McCarty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarty throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tua . Beautiful body shot.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
McCarty throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
McCarty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Darren McCarty's cut is getting worse.
Tua misses with a looping left.
McCarty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tua 's hands.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
McCarty misses with a right hand
and Tua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a body shot.
McCarty throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarty punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
McCarty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from McCarty misses
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarty throws an off balance right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Darren McCarty's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCarty catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua lands with a straight right. McCarty didn't see that one coming.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
McCarty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tua scores with a jab.#T2#
McCarty's corner calls for a 1-2. McCarty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarty missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarty misses with a body shot
and Tua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarty avoids the body shot from Tua .
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Tua lands a nice hook to McCarty's body. McCarty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua digs a good hook to McCarty's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua throws a jab when McCarty was well out of range.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tua drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McCarty right on the button. McCarty goes down! Tua follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tua gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Tua misses the shot to the body.
BangYou throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tua .
BangYou is looking to land body kicks.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou lands with a nice body punch.
BangYou connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
Tua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
BangYou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from BangYou. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
BangYou feints and then cracks Tua 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
BangYou looks for a takedown but Tua sprawls well.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tua enables BangYou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tua manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tua manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua is trying to break free.
BangYou is working for takedown but Tua is calmly controlling the position for now.
BangYou scores a nice knee to the body.
Tua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BangYou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
BangYou jumps guard but Tua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiu BangYou.
BangYou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tua walks away with a smile on his face. BangYou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BangYou moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BangYou on the side of the head.#T2#
BangYou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Aiu BangYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BangYou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua staying out of range there.
Tua slips under a jab from BangYou.
Tua is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
BangYou scores with a hook to the body. Tua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Tua gets tackled into the cage by BangYou. BangYou maintains the clinch.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
BangYou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua misses with a body punch.
BangYou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Tua tries to move into range but BangYou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua checks a low kick from BangYou.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by BangYou.
BangYou swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Tua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
BangYou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tua 's guard.
Tua wants to get back to his feet but BangYou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BangYou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Tua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BangYou throwing strikes from guard but Tua blocks nicely.
BangYou wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BangYou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BangYou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangYou lands with a nice body kick.
BangYou lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tua tries to score with a low kick but BangYou moves his leg out of the way.
Tua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
BangYou throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Tua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
BangYou pushes Tua away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from BangYou misses.
Tua jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. BangYou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and BangYou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tua throws a chopping leg kick but BangYou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Tua throws a hook but BangYou avoids it easily.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
BangYou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BangYou cracks Tua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BangYou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BangYou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tua s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
BangYou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tua manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. BangYou keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Tua misses with a body punch.
Tua is leaning against BangYou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua gets through BangYou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BangYou jumps guard but Tua stands there with BangYou around his waist. BangYou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tua pushes BangYou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
BangYou is breathing heavily.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
BangYou tries to pull guard but Tua holds him up against the cage and eventually BangYou drops back down to his feet.
Tua avoids a wild elbow strike from BangYou.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
BangYou wants the takedown. Tua is fighting it off but BangYou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tua 's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tua , not yet.
Tua is looking to stand up but BangYou isn't so interested in that idea.
Tua has control of BangYou's left arm, preventing BangYou from doing any damage. #T3#
BangYou stops Tua from standing up. #SUB2#
BangYou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BangYou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tua keeping moving, preventing BangYou from controlling successfully.
BangYou pushes down on Tua 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tua tries to get to full guard but BangYou has control of the leg.
Aiu BangYou has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tua is trying to control but can't.
BangYou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BangYou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BangYou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
BangYou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tua is trying to defend but BangYou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
BangYou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BangYou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tua defending well though.
BangYou wants to control but Tua is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
BangYou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tua was covering up waiting for the punch and BangYou finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Tua has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes BangYou off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
BangYou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
Tua blocks a jab.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
Tua jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tua circles away from the clinch attempt.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
BangYou blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
BangYou connects with a looping right hand.
Tua lands a head shot.#TD2#
BangYou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but BangYou is controlling him well.
Tua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tua is looking for a sweep. BangYou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
BangYou works his way into full mount!
BangYou avoids the attempt from Tua to control.
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!
Tua is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
BangYou is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tua !
BangYou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tua controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
BangYou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.
BangYou throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
BangYou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tua has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aiu BangYou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tua wants to free his trapped foot but BangYou is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tua is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed BangYou to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tua is fighting to break BangYou's control of his arms but BangYou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Tua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BangYou 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiu BangYou!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aiu BangYou waved his t-shirt featuring SynCity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#Tua is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua staying out of range there.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Maestre misses.
Tua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maestre misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Maestre has knocked Tua down with a huge combo! Maestre steps away and waves a wobbly Tua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Tua slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tua circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Tua throws a counter combo.#KD#
Maestre drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua throws a leg kick #KD#
and Maestre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Maestre lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crack! Maestre connects with the perfect overhand right and Tua falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A relieved looking Luis Maestre 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: C23: Omarov vs. Steve
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Megaton scoring well with a low kick there.
Tua throws a hook but Megaton avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Megaton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Megaton blocks the leg kick.
Tua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Tua throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Megaton counters with a nice right hand that sends Tua toppling to the canvas! Tua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Megaton finish him?!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaton lands a right hook to the body.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Megaton swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Megaton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Megaton circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tua tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Megaton wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mike Megaton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Tua leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.#TD2#
Tua gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Tua manages to retain guard.
James won't allow Tua to get back to his feet.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua 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.
Tua keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SU2#
James gets to his feet. Tua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tua counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Tua counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tua finish him?!
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Tua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tua tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tua to the ground. Tua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tua is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Tua 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tua tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Tua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tua is controlling him.
Tua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. #T3#
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tua looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tua dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tua forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Tua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James controlling the position well.
Tua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tua .
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but James blocks it.
James shoots for a takedown but Tua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Tua lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tua as he avoids it easily.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
James tries for a takedown but Tua circles away easily
and Tua counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Melondov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Melondov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Tua throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Melondov lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!
Tua misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a right hand from hell and Tua is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
An out of breath Zheko Melondov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Tua avoids the head kick by Jesus.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesus walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.#KD#
Tua sends Jesus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tua is motioning to the referee to let Jesus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jesus 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua slips a straight right by Jesus.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Jesus gets a clinch.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A short uppercut from Tua .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Jesus's ribcage. Jesus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tua blocking some punches.
Jesus cracks Tua with a nice body shot.
Tua is trying to break free.
Tua tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Tua blocking some punches.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jesus scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land. #BC#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Jesus counters with a nice right hand that sends Tua toppling to the canvas! Tua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jesus finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tua to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tua just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evaristo Jesus!
Evaristo Jesus is the new heavyweight champion!
Evaristo Jesus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Shimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shimura throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shimura scores with a nice body kick.
Shimura misses with a head kick.
Tua misses the jab.
Shimura swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Shimura with a nice calf kick.
Shimura loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Shimura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Takashi Shimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua lands a slapping body shot.
Shimura wants to slow Tua down by chopping away at his legs.
Shimura connects with a leg kick.
Shimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Shimura slips a straight right by Tua .
Tua swings for the body but Shimura moves out of range.
Shimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimura.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Shimura there.
Shimura with a nice calf kick.
Tua throws a series of punches but Shimura moves out of range.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Shimura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shimura stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimura fakes the leg kick and cracks Tua in the body.
Shimura throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Tua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shimura 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.
Shimura throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Shimura misses with a leg kick
and Tua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shimura swings widly with a right hand
and Shimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Takashi Shimura has been cut.
Shimura connects with a single shot there.
Shimura throws a head kick that half lands.
Shimura misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Shimura lands a nice looking body kick.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Shimura.
Shimura lands a body shot.
Shimura works the jab nicely.#T3#
Shimura connects with a right hand. Tua shakes it off.
Shimura misses with a looping left.
Shimura misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Shimura throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Tua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tua s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shimura to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Shimura misses
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimura misses with a left hand
and Tua counters with a huge left! Shimura is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tua isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shimura from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tua !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
David Tua retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umber connects with the punch.
Umber moves away from the strike by Tua .
Umber connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jon Umber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Umber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umber misses with a double jab
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umber with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Umber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umber lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Umber throws a good cross that connects.
Umber misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Umber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Umber blocks it.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Umber had a free shot at his head there.
Umber misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.#KD2#
Umber cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Umber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umber was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Umber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tua circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Umber tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
Tua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umber avoids it.
Tua throws a jab when Umber was well out of range.
Umber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umber looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Tua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umber.
Umber misses with a looping left.
Umber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Umber responds with a good body kick, but Tua manages to step out the way in time.
Tua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umber looks winded!
Tua avoids the body shot from Umber.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Umber finds it's target.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua defending well as Umber loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Umber stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua lands a glancing blow to the side of Umber's head.
Tua lands a nice shot that snaps Umber's head back.
Tua blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Umber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Umber thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Umber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umber falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Tua counters with a nice right hand that sends Umber toppling to the canvas! Umber scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tua finish him?!#ROC#Umber is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Umber has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umber throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umber misses with a hook.#T4#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Umber counters with a straight right hand.
Umber swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Umber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua . That did some damage!
Tua misses with a looping left.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umber throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Umber.
Umber lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Umber has knocked Tua down with a huge combo! Umber steps away and waves a wobbly Tua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Umber throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Umber! Tua lets Umber back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Umber is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umber tries to get into range but Tua steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Umber! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tua scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
David Tua retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, David Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jon Umber spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.

Event: Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umber.
Tua is looking for the big counter here.
Umber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umber misses the body punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umber misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Umber moved out of range nicely.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Umber.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Umber's shoulder, as Umber tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Umber.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Umber throws a leg kick
and as Umber loses concentration momentarily, Tua counters with a picture perfect head kick! Umber goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Tua !
David Tua is the new heavyweight champion!
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jon Umber spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.

Event: GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Krieg drops Tua with a beautiful combination! Tua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krieg is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Krieg lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tua out cold! Tua is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blitz Krieg!
In his post fight interview, Blitz Krieg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte misses with a body punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua . That did some damage!
Tua tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delsarte throws out the jab.
Delsarte is looking to clinch.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Delsarte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Tua with an uppercut!
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.#CL2#
Delsarte drives through and clinches with Tua against the cage.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Tua tries a body shot but Delsarte blocks it.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua blocking some punches.
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!
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte misses with a body punch. #T1#
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Delsarte has Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Delsarte controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
Delsarte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua blocking some punches. #T2#
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte lands a left hand.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Tua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Delsarte 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.
A short right from Delsarte. #ROC2#Tua is rocked!
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte prevents Tua from breaking the clinch.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.#KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte has a couple of punches blocked by Tua . #KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A body shot lands from Delsarte. #KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Delsarte has Tua pressed against the cage. Tua drops his hands and Delsarte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tua tumbling to the canvas! Delsarte rains down with more punches but Tua was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Delsarte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with the body kick
and Tua counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tua .
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
That kick from Smith tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua .
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith 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.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Tua is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tua scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Tua tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith pushes Tua away with a front kick.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tua jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tua lands a head kick! #KD2#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Smith waves Tua back to his feet!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Crack! A monster head kick from Smith and Tua falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith!
John Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reem! But no joy.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem 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.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua avoids a kick to the body.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tua - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tua . Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .#T1#
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua . Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Reem misses with the combination.
Tua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Tua settles back down.
Tua motions for Reem to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .
Reem misses with a body punch
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem walks into a stiff left hand from Tua .
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Reem tries to clinch up but Tua circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem. #T2#
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reem avoiding damage.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem stalls.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tua is keeping busy.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua lands a glancing blow to the side of Reem's head.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Tua fakes the leg kick and cracks Reem in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tua rather than just go for the knockout.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua wants to clinch up but Reem keeps it at a distance.
Reem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reem throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reem slips a straight right by Tua .
Reem punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua throws a shot to the body.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua lands a head kick!
Tua throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua slips under a jab from Reem.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Reem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Tua avoids it this time.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
A cross from Tua lands.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Reem misses with the combination.
A left lands for Reem.
Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reem can do to turn this around?
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Reem avoids the body shot from Tua .
Reem misses with a looping left.#CL#
Tua has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Reem. #BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reem tried to score with a low kick but Tua checks it.
Nice shot lands for Tua .
Tua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Tua throws a front kick aimed at Reem's knee but Reem avoids it well.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tua lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Tua misses
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reem slips a jab from Tua .
Tua checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Tua .
Tua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
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!
Tua scores with a jab.
Tua swinging wildly here. #T4#
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reem's hands.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tua . Reem shrugs it off though.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
Reem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Reem clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tua wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reem just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Reem there.
Tua lands a body shot.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
Tua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Tua lands with a straight right. Reem didn't see that one coming.
Reem scores with a jab to the head.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Reem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected. #CL2#
Reem gets a clinch. #BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Reem jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reem.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David Tua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Reem steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Tua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Reem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua 's head backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tua .
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua looks to land a combination. Reem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Reem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's front leg with a kick but Tua checks it.
Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Tua clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem blocks a low kick nicely.
Reem throws a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Reem throws an off balance right hand
and Tua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Reem swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Reem throws a combination. Tua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Reem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Reem rushes Tua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
A short left from Reem.
Reem is trying to stall.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !
David Tua thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#827 Fungus v Encharya
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Kruger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Kruger counters with a crisp one two that drops Tua ! Kruger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tua to his feet! Tua is in big trouble!
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a low kick.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Tua
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Kruger lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.#T1#
Tua misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua thumps Kruger with a low kick.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger counters with a big right hand! Oh Tua is in trouble here! Kruger follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
Our winner, Dustin Kruger, 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: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Horse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua thumps Horse with a low kick.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua throws a body kick that misses.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Horse moved out of range.
Horse checks a leg kick.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Horse takes the fight into the clinch.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse 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.
Horse lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Horse on the inside.
Horse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but Horse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horse is keeping busy.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Horse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horse trying to land knees to the body.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Horse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horse misses with some punches.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Horse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Horse throws a head punch that misses.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A shot in the inside from Tua .
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horse.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Horse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tua 's brow.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Horse. #T3#
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua cracks Horse with a nice body shot.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tua .
A short left from Horse.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Tua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horse tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Horse lands an uppercut.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Horse pushes Tua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Horse.
Horse blocks a body shot from Tua .
Horse letting Tua take a breather here.
Horse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roar Horse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horse misses with a hook.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua is trying to counter with his kicks.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
Tua blocks a head kick by Horse.
Horse checks a low kick from Tua .
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua moves forwards but Horse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horse scores with a decent looking hook.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Tua pushes Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Roar Horse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Tua dodges an elbow strike from Horse.
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Horse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua blocking some punches.
Tua takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horse.
Tua misses with some punches.
Horse takes a shot to the head.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
Tua prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua wants to get back to striking at distance but Horse won't allow it.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Horse.
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!
Tua misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horse scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
Horse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tua or not.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Horse avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage. #T3#
Tua working aggressively here.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Horse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horse lands a shoulder strike.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Tua blocks a body shot from Horse.
Knees to the body from Horse.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a right hand.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Horse.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Horse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
Horse has Tua pressed against the cage. Tua drops his hands and Horse takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tua tumbling to the canvas! Horse rains down with more punches but Tua was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Horse!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Wolfsbruder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses. #CL#
Tua has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tua .
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfsbruder controls the action.
Tua is working Wolfsbruder over against the cage.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder cracks Tua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Wolfsbruder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfsbruder fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolfsbruder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Tua wants to clinch up but Wolfsbruder keeps it at a distance.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfsbruder moves out of range easily.
Wolfsbruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfsbruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tua .
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick from Tua lands but Wolfsbruder takes it in his stride.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Tua misses its target.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tua jabs Wolfsbruder right on the nose. Wolfsbruder blinks but takes it well.
Wolfsbruder misses with a combination
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.#T2#
Tua looks to clinch
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Wolfsbruder ducks down to avoid it.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder misses the body punch
and Tua counters with a body kick that stops Wolfsbruder in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Tua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfsbruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Tua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wolfsbruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua stalling against the cage.
Wolfsbruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Tua misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder manages to break the clinch.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Tua 's front leg with a kick but Tua checks it. #CL2#
Wolfsbruder clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Tua lands a body punch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wolfsbruder.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfsbruder. #T4#
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder pushes Tua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfsbruder blocks a head kick by Tua .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolfsbruder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tua - the referee stops the clock and Wolfsbruder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tua . Wolfsbruder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua moves in looking to clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him off.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfsbruder's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wolfsbruder thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Tua tries to land a leg kick but Wolfsbruder saw it coming and moves away.
Tua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick but Tua moved away.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Wolfsbruder is predictable there
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a thumping low kick.
Tua connects with a crisp jab.
Wolfsbruder wants to clinch but Tua slips to the side
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Wolfsbruder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder. #T1#
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua throws a series of punches but Wolfsbruder avoids them all with ease.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Wolfsbruder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tua connects with a leg kick. Wolfsbruder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfsbruder.#CL#
Wolfsbruder tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfsbruder or not.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Tua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolfsbruder is breathing heavily.
Tua goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a low kick but Tua avoids it.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Tua moves in looking to clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him off.
Tua connects with a single shot there.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tua throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Tua connects with a solid leg kick.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfsbruder.
Tua lunges at Wolfsbruder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolfsbruder's hand.
Tua misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Wolfsbruder moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfsbruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Tua appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Wolfsbruder forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Wolfsbruder is controlling him.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfsbruder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wolfsbruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder cracks Tua with a nice body shot.
Wolfsbruder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tua 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua avoids the body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Wolfsbruder closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfsbruder lands a leg kick that knocks Tua off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder misses with the combination.
Tua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolfsbruder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Wolfsbruder there.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfsbruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Tua lands with a nice body kick.
Wolfsbruder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tua catches Wolfsbruder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tua fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses. #CL#
Tua clinches with his opponent.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Tua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wolfsbruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Wolfsbruder takes a shot to the head.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Good body shot from Tua .
David Tua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Tua .
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfsbruder.
Tua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua punishes Wolfsbruder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolfsbruder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tua scores with a nice head shot.
Wolfsbruder blocks a head kick by Tua .
Wolfsbruder cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder wants to counter with a clinch but Tua pushes him away.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body kick.
Wolfsbruder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolfsbruder takes one to the chin there.
Wolfsbruder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolfsbruder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tua lands with a shot to the body.
Tua lands a jab.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfsbruder cracks the inside of Tua 's front leg.
Elric Wolfsbruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua jabs Wolfsbruder right on the nose. Wolfsbruder blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfsbruder.#T4#
Tua connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfsbruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tua wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Wolfsbruder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfsbruder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tua throws the kick towards the body but Wolfsbruder avoids it.#CL#
Tua has managed to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !
A relieved looking David Tua 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: GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Saric throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saric takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tua lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Tua wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Saric.
A cross from Saric lands.
Tua misses with a low kick as Saric jumps back.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saric punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua scores with a leg kick.
Tua cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
We've been informed that Saric 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.
Saric sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves away
and Saric counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tua thinking.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saric checks a leg kick.
Saric throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua . Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Tua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saric counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saric is able to avoid easily.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saric's sensitive parts. #CL#
Tua has Saric up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Saric breaks from the clinch.
Tua throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Saric lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Saric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua is aggressively charging in as Saric backs up avoiding any damage. Saric tosses out a jab and Tua runs right into it face first! Tua is out cold! Saric dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tua 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
George walks into a stiff left hand from Tua .
Tua 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.
Tua swings for the body but George moves out of range. #CL2#
Tua moves into range and clinches up with George.
Tua working aggressively here.
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua 's head backwards.
Jab from George.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
George thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tua pushes George up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
George works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
George scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tua .
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from George.
Tua 's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tua 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
George lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tua .
A short left from Tua . #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tua has George up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua lands a shoulder strike.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land. #T2#
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tua tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George misses with some punches.
George cracks Tua with a nice body shot.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
George lands with a light punch inside.
George working aggressively here.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
George pushes Tua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, George scores with a nice short uppercut.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
George lands a shot to the body.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua taking a breather.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
George lands a right hand.
George tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a body punch.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
George blocks a body shot from Tua . #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Tua .
George can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
George tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
Tua digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
George moves out of range of the leg kick from Tua .
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
Zahabi George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick from Tua lands but George takes it in his stride.
Tua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
Tua throws a fast counter high kick but George manages to duck under it in time.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
George slips a jab from Tua .
George blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from George misses the target.
Tua missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
Tua tries a quick counter leg kick but George is wise to it.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tua throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Tua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps George's head backwards.
George takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Tua . That snapped George's head back.
George slips a straight right by Tua .
Tua 's jab looks to have found its range, popping George under the eye.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George misses the jab.
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
George throws a combination that misses
and Tua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
George swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #CL#
George rushes Tua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
David Tua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
George working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Tua lands with a left to the head.
George working aggressively here.
George takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
George lands a right hand. #T2#
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
George misses with a punch to the body.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by George. #BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua cracks a nice hook into George's ribs.
George scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
George avoids the body shot from Tua .
George is looking for a counter combo.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tua .
Tua blocks a jab.#CL2#
Tua moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land. #T3#
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands a right hand.
George blocking some punches.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
George working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
George wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
George misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tua throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Tua breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for George.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
George lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is looking to counter punch.
Tua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
Tua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tua tries to clinch up.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George blocks a jab.
Tua wants to slow George down by chopping away at his legs.
George scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
George blocks a head kick by Tua .
Tua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Tua slams his shin into George's torso.
George looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
George lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tua . That's going to slow George down.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
A head kick misses from Tua .
Tua throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by George.
George tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.
George blocks the body kick.
George jabs at Tua 's body.
George misses with a looping left.
A jab from George finds it's way through Tua 's defenses.
Tua tries to land a leg kick but George saw it coming and moves away.
George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua throws a nice outside leg kick.
George throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps George thinking.
George scores with a jab. Tua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tua misses with a low kick.
George misses the shot to the body.
Tua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David Tua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
George misses with a straight right.
George bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.#CL2#
Tua clinches up with George and pushes him back against the cage.
George misses with the head strike.
George misses with some punches.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
George scores with a hook to the body.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George lands a left hand.
George lands on the inside with an uppercut.
George working aggressively here.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
George takes a shot to the head.
George lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by George.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahabi George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch. #T4#
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
George misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a nice body shot.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua tests George's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Tua as he connects with a hook.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from George finds it's target.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
George lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. George waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
George swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua .
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
George throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahabi George showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tua 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Tua cracks Spike with a good jab.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Spike takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Spike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spike lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Sunray Spike has been cut.
Tua throws the left hand but Spike avoids the punch easily.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tua misses with a hook. Spike ducked under it nicely.
Spike appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spike takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spike throws a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Spike sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Spike moves out of range easily.
Tua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpike.#T1#
A head kick by Tua misses
and Spike counters with a nice body shot.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Spike blocks the low kick.
Tua throws a nice looking combination but Spike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Spike circles away.
Spike 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.
Spike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Spike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Spike misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Spike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua throws a jab when Spike was well out of range.
Spike misses with a body shot
and Spike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Spike - just one landing. #T2#
Tua misses with a looping left.
Tua misses with a leg kick
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Tua pushes Spike up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Tua prevents a body shot from Spike.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Spike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Spike.
Tua throws a body punch but Spike moves out of range.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Spike slips the punch.
Tua throws a low kick but Spike moves out of range easily.
Spike throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Spike lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Spike thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.#T3#
Tua tries to clinch there but Spike circles away.
Spike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua wants to slow Spike down by chopping away at his legs.
Spike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spike avoids the head kick by Tua .
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Spike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Spike.
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spike.
Tua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spike in his tracks.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Tua misses with a straight left.
Tua tries to score with a low kick but Spike moves his leg out of the way.
Tua throws a lazy body kick
and Spike counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spike misses the jab.
Tua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tua 's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tua 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spike misses with a body shot.
Spike throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua stuns Spike with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spike blocks a head kick by Tua .
Spike ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Tua will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spike.
Tua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Tua misses.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tua .
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spike. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spike counters with a straight right hand.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Spike is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a leg kick but Spike sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spike scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Tua cracks a nice hook into Spike's ribs.
Tua tries to clinch but Spike is having none of it.
Spike has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Spike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tua throws a wild body kick that Spike sees coming a mile off.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Spike pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Tua takes the fight into the clinch.
Spike tries to break the clinch but Tua is controlling the position.
Spike working aggressively here.
Spike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land. #T2#
Tua stalling in the clinch.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua is working Spike over against the cage.#BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Spike is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Spike ducks down to avoid it.
Spike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spike cracks Tua with an open hand slap.
Spike misses the shot to the body.
Spike misses with a wild combination.
Spike moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spike misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tua .
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spike connects with a looping right hand.
Spike stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spike moves forwards but Tua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spike keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Spike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Spike's shoulder, as Spike tries to avoid the shot.
Tua throws a hook but Spike blocks it.
Spike tried to counter with a leg kick but Tua avoided it.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Spike ducks down to avoid it.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spike.
Spike looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.#T4#
Spike takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike lands a jab to the nose.
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua fakes the leg kick and cracks Spike in the body.
Tua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Tua closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Spike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua misses with a kick to the body.
Spike is looking to counter punch.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spike.
Spike blocks a head kick by Tua .
Spike appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spike lands with a nice combination. Tua backs away looking to recover.
Spike stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tua slips a straight right by Spike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunray Spike dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Spike misses.
Spike takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Spike stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Spike scores with a four punch combination!
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Spike takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Tua misses with a looping right.
Spike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua looks for the body kick but Spike saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Spike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spike misses with an uppercut.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Tua tries to work over Spike's front leg with a kick but Spike checks it.
Tua scores with a body shot.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spike.
Tua connects with an inside leg kick.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spike is able to avoid easily.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spike gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spike lands a body shot.
Spike scores with a nice right hand.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tua darts in and clinches Spike up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tua . #T2#
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tua prevents a body shot from Spike.
Spike goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Spike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua connects with a leg kick. Spike looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua wants to slow Spike down by chopping away at his legs.
Spike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tua looks to move away, Spike throws a big counter combo but Tua just gets out of the way.
Spike thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Spike makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tua 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.#T3#
Tua tries to move into range but Spike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Spike counters with a nice right hand that sends Tua toppling to the canvas! Tua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spike finish him?!
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Spike finish him?
Tua misses with a few strikes there.
Tua bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Spike comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tua falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tua was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sunray Spike!
In his post fight interview, Sunray Spike started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#798 Fungus v Sidious
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Tua staying out of range there.
Manowaru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manowaru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua scoring well with a low kick there.
Manowaru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Tua misses
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manowaru's calf.
Manowaru tries to move into range but Tua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Manowaru saw that one coming.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manowaru needs to keep his hands up - Tua had a free shot at his head there.
Manowaru slips a jab from Tua .
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!
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Manowaru slips the punch.#T1#
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Manowaru blocks the body kick.
Manowaru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tua .
Manowaru throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
A lazy left from Manowaru finds it's target.
Manowaru throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it.
Tua connects with a body shot.
Manowaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manowaru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tua tries to score with a low kick but Manowaru moves his leg out of the way.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tua works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua throws a hook but Manowaru blocks it.
Manowaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Manowaru.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Manowaru is looking to slow Tua down with leg kicks.
Manowaru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tua . That's going to slow Manowaru down.
Manowaru defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Manowaru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Manowaru wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Tua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua . #T3#
Manowaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua throws the left hand but Manowaru avoids the punch easily.
Tua throws the kick towards the body but Manowaru avoids it.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manowaru blocks the body kick.
Manowaru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manowaru quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tua scores with a push kick.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua punishes Manowaru's body with a nice straight punch.
Manowaru 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.
Manowaru misses with a body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manowaru checks a low kick from Tua .
Manowaru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manowaru manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Manowaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Tua rushes Manowaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tua tries to work over Manowaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manowaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Manowaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua pushes Manowaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tua looks to land a combination but Manowaru avoids it well.
Tua throws a head kick that half lands.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Manowaru quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tua with a jab.
Manowaru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tua misses with a low kick.
Tua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manowaru's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua throws a leg kick but Manowaru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manowaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Tua looks to clinch
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tua scores with a leg kick.
Manowaru connects with a jab.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Tua 's body.
A jab from Manowaru does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Manowaru.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua throws a body kick that misses
and Manowaru counters with a low kick, right behind Tua 's knee.
Tua cracks the inside of Manowaru's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manowaru misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Manowaru saw that one coming.
Tua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manowaru.
Tua is looking to clinch but Manowaru is avoiding it.
Manowaru has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tua .
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Tua misses with a low kick.
Manowaru lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Manowaru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Tua .
Tua stuns Manowaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tua misses with the body kick
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Manowaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Tua moves out of range as Manowaru throws a body kick.
Tua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Tua .
Tua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manowaru cracks Tua with an open hand slap.
Tua misses with a hook.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manowaru lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Manowaru moves out of range easily.
Manowaru is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manowaru swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #T4#
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manowaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manowaru, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Tua .
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it.
Manowaru walks into a stiff left hand from Tua .
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Tua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manowaru swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tua jabs Manowaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tua misses the jab.
Good shot there by Tua .
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manowaru. That did some damage!
Manowaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Manowaru is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manowaru throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Manowaru moves out of range as Tua throws a body kick.
Manowaru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manowaru looks to land a body kick but Tua moved away.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manowaru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manowaru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manowaru moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Manowaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua .
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manowaru.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manowaru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manowaru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tua will feel that in the morning.
Tua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manowaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tua 's knee momentarily.
Manowaru misses with a kick to the body.
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiro Manowaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Tua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Manowaru misses.
Donk. Manowaru catches Tua right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Manowaru.
Tua connects with a leg kick. Manowaru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Manowaru throws a big counter combination but Tua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manowaru moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Manowaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manowaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manowaru throws a counter high kick but Tua was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Manowaru drops his hands momentarily and Tua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manowaru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Manowaru throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manowaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manowaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Manowaru cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Manowaru finish him? #ROC#
Tua is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Manowaru's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Manowaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tua misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru keeps Tua at a distance using the push kick.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
Tua throws a push kick but Manowaru slaps the foot to one side.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Manowaru checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua cracks Manowaru with a right hand to the side of the head.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua looks for the body kick but Manowaru saw that one coming.
It looked like Manowaru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tua .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manowaru.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tua .
Manowaru misses with a straight right.
Tua swings for the body but Manowaru moves out of range.
Manowaru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Tua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tua looks for the body kick but Manowaru saw that one coming.
Tua checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiro Manowaru.
I think Tua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: GAMMA#794 Steel v Tua
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele scores with a three punch combo!
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Tua slips under a jab.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Tua raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua under the eye.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Tua shapes to counter with a head 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!
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Tua instigates a clinch. #T1#
Steele prevents a body shot from Tua .
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Steele lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele throws a right hand that Tua ducks under and follows up with a left that Tua also avoids with ease.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.#CL#
Tua gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Tua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele pushes Tua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Tua moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.#T3#
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele with a hook.
Tua lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Tua avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body. #T4#
Tua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele has Tua pressed against the cage, preventing Tua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Tua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tua pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua . #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Tua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tua takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tua instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Tua tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele. #T1#
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Tua 's ribcage.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.#BC2#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Jason Steele is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Steele forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Steele lands a right hand. #T2#
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
A short left from Tua .
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua 's efforts to push away.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Tua misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Tua 's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tua 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Tua scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua prevents a body shot from Steele.
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Steele clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Tua shrugs off.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Steele tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua lands a jab to the nose.
Tua connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua . Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua feints a counter leg kick.
Steele slips a jab from Tua .
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
Steele is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele. #T3#
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Steele blocks a body shot from Tua .
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tua 's defenses.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele blocking some punches. #T4#
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands an elbow just above Tua 's eye.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tua digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tua lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Tua lands with a left to the head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!

Event: GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Smith cracks the inside of Tua 's front leg.
Tua tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Tua rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tua has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tua misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Tua . Beautiful body shot.
Tua staying out of range there.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Tua .
Tua throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tua lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Smith cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua delivers a nice body kick.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua lands the left hand.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Smith cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Smith takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua .
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook #KD#
and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Tua lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T4#
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
Tua throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Tua follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
During a confident post fight interview, David Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#787 Shin v Baba
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Vee misses with a body shot.
Vee lands a right hook to the body.
Vee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vee throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vee throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua motions for Vee to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Tua .
Vee misses with a two punch combination.
Tua scores with a nice right hand.
Tua throws a body punch but Vee moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee tests Tua 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vee.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Vee throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #T1#
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Vee throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vee.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Vee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua with a body shot.
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
Tua throws a leg kick but Vee moved away.
Tua staying out of range there.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vee just manages to avoid it.
Tua misses with the combination.
It seemed like Vee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vee scores with a jab. Tua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee scores with a nice head shot.
Vee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Vee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Vee 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.
A left lands for Vee.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Vee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tua avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee blocks a jab.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Vee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua looks to throw a body kick
and Vee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Vee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Tua slips a jab from Vee.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Vee off balance momentarily.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Tua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua throws the left hand but Vee avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
It appears Tua was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Vee misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Good exchange - Tua coming out on top.#T4#
Tua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vee thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vee slips under a jab from Tua .
A nice side step and Vee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Vee had a free shot at his head there.
Tua connects with a body shot that sends Vee's belly button to the back.
Vee misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Tua 's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tua connects with an inside leg kick.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Vee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua throws the kick towards the body but Vee avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Tua .
Vee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua tests Vee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Tua walks into a jab.
Vee cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vee throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Vee misses.
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua wants to slow Vee down by chopping away at his legs.
Vee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Vee circles away.
Vee staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vee! But no joy.
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vee. That did some damage!#T1#
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Vee throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Vee. Beautiful body shot.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Vee moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Vee misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tua .
Vee looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua catches Vee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tua has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.#T2#
Tua wants to slow Vee down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua lands a nice shot that snaps Vee's head back.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vee thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tua - that will leave a mark!
Vee swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #CL#
Tua has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vee or not.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vee.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee blocks a body shot from Tua .
Tua avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land. #T3#
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Tua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tua lands a right hand. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vee throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Vee looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Vee loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Vee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Tua moves into the clinch successfully.
Tua cracks Vee with a nice body shot.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vee or not.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands. #T4#
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua gets through Vee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Vee 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.
Tua staying out of range there.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vee takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua .
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that second round.
That's time! Tua 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tua moves away from the strike by Vee.
Tua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tua .
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tua blocks a body shot from Vee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Tua misses with some punches.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua pushes Vee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee misses with a body punch.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Vee.
Tua blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David Tua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vee or not.
Vee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vee.
Tua blocking some punches.
Tua lands a shoulder strike.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
A nice left hand lands by Tua . #T2#
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua taking a breather. #BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua tries to clinch but Vee is having none of it.
Tua throws a jab when Vee was well out of range.
Tua is looking to slow Vee down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tua has closed the distance and engaged Vee in a clinch.
Tua is working Vee over against the cage.
Tua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
A short uppercut from Tua . #T3#
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vee works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
Vee misses with some punches.
Tua prevents a body shot from Vee.
Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vee can do to turn this around?
Vee scores with a shoulder strike.
Vee is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Vee.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Vee misses with some punches.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Vee lands a head shot.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.#T4#
Vee staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Vee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vee throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Vee misses with a body shot
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vee blocks a head kick by Tua .
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Vee misses the jab.
Tua lands a front kick.
Tua lands a jab.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee walks into a stiff left hand from Tua .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tua .
Tua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Brandon Vee was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.

Event: GAMMA#784 Rones v Shin
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua . #CL2#
Dog clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the cage.
Tua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog pushes off an throws an elbow but Tua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog stalls.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog is stalling here.
A short left from Tua . #T1#
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dog misses with a wild combination.
Tua misses with the combination.
Tua misses with a right hand
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Tua darts in and clinches Dog up against the cage.
Tua blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tua misses with a head kick. #T2#
Jab by Dog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog 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.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog scores with a nice head shot.
Dog cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tua tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A combination from Dog does no damage.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Nice jab there from Tua .
Tua connects with a high kick.
Tua tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.#KD2#
Dog cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dog finish him? #ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua wants to clinch.#KD2#
Dog lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Dog takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog throws a body kick that misses
and Tua counters with a good, hard body kick but Dog shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tua misses with an uppercut
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
A jab from Dog misses.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Tua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tua misses with a low kick as Dog jumps back.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua lands with a thumping leg kick.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua 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.
Dog misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.
Tua throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Tua avoids the body shot from Dog.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Dog. #T1#
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dog has managed to clinch.
Tua blocks the elbow strike.
Tua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog's efforts to push away.
Tua blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tua tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Dog avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tua goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dog gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tua lands an uppercut.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua prevents Dog from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog moves away from the strike by Tua .
Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Dog slips under a jab.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua staying out of range there.#T3#
Dog motions for Tua to come forward. Dog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog thows a leg kick but Tua checks it
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
A low kick from Tua misses
and Dog counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a low kick, right behind Tua 's knee.
Dog misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Tua tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Dog throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tua misses with some punches.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Tua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Dog lands but Tua takes it in his stride.
Dog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tua .
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Tua looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Tua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Tua misses its target.
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog takes one to the chin there.
Tua misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Tua gets a clinch.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Big Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards. #BC2#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tua throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog lands a jab.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog works over Tua 's head and body with a nice combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog - that will leave a mark!
Tua missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.#T3##KD#
Tua lands a big right hand that sends Dog crashing to the mat! Tua stays standing though and waves Dog back to his feet!#ROC#
Dog is rocked!
Dog wants to stay close but Tua steps back to make room for something. Dog seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tua and Dog drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Tua !
A very excited looking David Tua 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.
Big Dog was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Astrok checks a leg kick.
Astrok lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Astrok.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Astrok lands with a hook. Tua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Astrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Tua .
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Tua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Astrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua wants to slow Astrok down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Astrok working aggressively here.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Astrok misses with an elbow strike.
Astrok lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Astrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astrok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Astrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua cracks Astrok with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Astrok is looking for the big counter here.
Tua connects with a solid leg kick.
Tua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astrok 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.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Tua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Astrok thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Astrok misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Tua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Astrok is predictable there
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua slips under a jab.
Astrok catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Tua wants to land a leg kick but Astrok is out of range.
Astrok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Astrok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Astrok moves away from the strike by Tua .
Tua blocks a head kick by Astrok.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astrok lands a head kick!
Tua scores with a jab.
Astrok misses with a double jab.
Tua catches Astrok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tua tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Astrok misses with a body kick.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astrok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astrok. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Astrok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Astrok circles away.
A big right from Tua misses. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Astrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Astrok.
Astrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Astrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua avoiding damage as Astrok throws knees to the body.
Tua prevents a body shot from Astrok.
Astrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Astrok tries to break free but Tua pushes him back against the cage.
Tua blocks a body shot from Astrok.
Astrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Tua scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A short right from Tua .
Astrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Tua on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astrok. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astrok.
Tua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Astrok.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Astrok's hands.
Astrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Astrok throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Astrok misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elvis Astrok will probably get the nod.
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#
Astrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Astrok's shoulder, as Astrok tries to avoid the shot.
Astrok throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Astrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astrok throws a lazy head kick
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
A combination from Astrok does no damage.
Tua looks for the body kick but Astrok saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua .
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Astrok lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Astrok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astrok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Astrok scores with a leg kick.
Tua connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Astrok misses.
Astrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Astrok is predictable there
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range.
Astrok takes one to the side of the head.
Astrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astrok, right into the meat.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astrok thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Tua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Astrok takes one to the side of the head.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astrok. #T2#
Astrok missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Astrok does no damage.
Astrok scores with a head kick.
Tua throws a hook but Astrok blocks it.
It seemed like Astrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tua - that will leave a mark!
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Astrok manages to avoid it.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Astrok.
Nice uppercut lands for Tua . That snapped Astrok's head back.
Astrok throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
It looked like Tua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Astrok throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and pushes Astrok back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Astrok in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Tua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Tua lands a big head kick that sends Astrok tumbling to the mat! Tua takes a step backwards and waves Astrok back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Astrok is rocked!
Astrok cracks Tua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
Astrok wants to stay close but Tua steps back to make room for something. Astrok seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tua and Astrok drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Tua !
During a confident post fight interview, David Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Tua .
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua moves to clinch but Reem breaks away
and Reem counters with a left and a right that stings Tua .
Tua throws a head kick that Reem semi-blocks.
Tua misses with a leg kick.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .#CL2#
Reem has Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem lands a shot to the body.
Reem stalls.
Reem lands a right hand.
Tua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Tua .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Tua 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.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem has Tua pressed against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Tua .
Tua lands a shot to the body.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Reem has Tua pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua .
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
Tua lands a right hand.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Tua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tua gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Tua lands a nice uppercut.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands a body punch. #T3#
Reem is looking to control Tua 's arms but Tua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem checks a leg kick.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
Tua thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reem's sensitive parts.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tua .#T4##CL#
Tua clinches with his opponent.
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!
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Tua is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reem in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Tua tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Tua tries a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Reem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Reem gets a clinch.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Tua as the two fighters clinch.
Tua prevents a body shot from Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reem is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land. #T1#
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Tua works on Reem's body with a couple of short punches.
Tua digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank. #BC#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Tua thuds his right hand into Reem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tua swings for the body but Reem moves out of range. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem looking to stall.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Reem working aggressively here. #T2#
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem prevents a body shot from Tua .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Reem misses with the head strike. #T3#
Reem is pushing Tua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is looking to control Tua 's arms but Tua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Reem working aggressively here.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem blocking some punches.
Umberto Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reem prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Tua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua misses with some punches.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Tua .
Tua has Reem pressed against the cage.
Tua digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Tua on the inside.
Tua wants to stall.
Tua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
A short uppercut from Tua .
Tua lands a left hand.
Tua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua clobbers Reem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reem.
Reem misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Reem avoids the head kick by Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Tua .#T1#
Tua throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua delivers a nice body kick.
Tua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tua lands an overhand right.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reem is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it. #T2#
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tua backs up against the cage.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
Reem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reem scores with a spinning back kick!
Tua looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua wants to clinch.
Tua throws a body kick that misses
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem throws a chopping leg kick but Tua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tua connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Tua lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Tua .
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reem wants to slow Tua down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua lands with a cross.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tua up against the cage.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Reem trying to stall but Tua improves his position.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !
A relieved looking David Tua 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: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem connects with a leg kick. Tua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
It looked like Reem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tua .
Reem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Tua slips a jab from Reem.
Tua 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.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua lands with a slapping head kick.
Tua checks a leg kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Reem saw that one coming.
A cross from Reem lands.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Reem swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #T2#
Tua pushes Reem away with a front kick.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Reem gets a clinch.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Reem.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Reem.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T4#
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!
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Reem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Reem moves away from the strike by Tua .
Reem moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Reem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tua sprawling to the canvas! Tua rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reem finish him?!
Tua scores with a nice body kick.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.
Tua blocks a head kick by Reem.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem wants to slow Tua down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Reem attempts a counter takedown but Tua avoids it well and moves away.
Tua scores with a hook.#T1#
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua .
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a head kick. That will keep Reem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua connects with a crisp jab.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Nice jab there from Reem.
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!
Tua misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Tua 's leg but Tua calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tua misses.
Tua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reem.#T2#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Reem avoids the head kick by Tua .
Reem stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Reem misses.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Tua cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
No joy there for Reem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tua is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tua .
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Reem drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Tua tries to clinch but Reem moves away
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Tua .
Reem blocks a body shot from Tua .
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head. #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Reem lands with a straight right. Tua didn't see that one coming.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Tua slips under a jab from Reem.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Reem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua is looking to land body kicks.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Tua blocks a low kick nicely.
Reem lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua misses with a few strikes there.
Tua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Tua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua jabs at Reem's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem moves to clinch but Tua breaks away
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Tua does it's job there.#T1#
A jab from Reem misses.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Reem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tua is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tua lands a head kick!
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tua throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Tua misses with a hook.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Good body shot from Tua .
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tua lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Reem slips a jab from Tua .
Tua takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua lands the left hand.#T3#
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Tua throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reem tries to clinch up
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Tua misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Reem forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Tua as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Tua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tua 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Tua avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee staying out of range there.
Vee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vee punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua is looking to score with low kicks.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Vee's head but Vee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Vee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua throws a leg kick but Vee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tua s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vee is looking to slow Tua down with leg kicks.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Tua is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Vee misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vee or not.
Vee scores with a hook to the body.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee lands a nice uppercut.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Vee is controlling him.#T1#
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Nice body punch from Vee.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vee.
Vee tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Vee misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Vee cracks Tua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vee swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Vee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vee throws a wild body kick that Tua sees coming a mile off.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Vee lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Vee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vee's corner calls for a 1-2. Vee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vee thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vee lands with a cross.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vee throws out the jab.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vee 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.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua throws a body punch but Vee moves out of range.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Vee throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vee misses with a low kick.
Vee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua 's sensitive parts.
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vee.
Vee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vee tests Tua 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tua slips a jab from Vee.
Vee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vee.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Vee moved away.
Vee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua moves forwards but Vee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Tua tries to clinch but Vee is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
Vee lands a head shot.
Tua tries to land a leg kick but Vee saw it coming and moves away.
Tua avoids the body shot from Vee. #T4#
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Vee blocks a jab.
Tua tries to work over Vee's front leg with a kick but Vee checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tua .
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Vee misses.
Tua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vee's head backwards.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is looking to slow Vee down with leg kicks.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua throws a hook but Vee blocks it.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Vee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tua misses the jab.
Vee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tua drives through and clinches with Vee against the cage.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Vee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tua takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vee.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Vee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Vee throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua tries to land a front kick but Vee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vee scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Vee off balance momentarily.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Tua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Vee motions for Tua to come forward. Vee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Vee blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tua punishes Vee's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Vee takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Vee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua 's sensitive parts.
Vee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua tries to clinch but Vee moves out of range.
Tua wants to slow Vee down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Tua looks for the body kick but Vee saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vee misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua 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.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vee punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Vee swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Vee scores with a punch to the head.
Vee throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Vee.
Vee walks into a left hand.
That kick from Tua tenderised Vee's leg. Vee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
Tua misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target. #T3#
Tua misses with a straight right.
Vee avoids a kick to the body.
Vee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vee takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua scores with a kick to the body.
Vee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tua throws a leg kick but Vee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Vee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tua .
Vee scores with a jab to the head.
Tua takes one to the side of the head.
Vee lands with a right hand.
Vee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tua .
Vee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Vee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tua just manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tua .
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua 's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Vee.
Vee lands a really nice looking cross but Tua seems unphased. #T4#
Vee misses with a body shot.
Tua defending well as Vee loads up on a big left hand.
Vee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tua , right into the meat.
Vee throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tua misses with a wild combination.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Vee cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua tries to clinch up.
Brandon Vee is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua is looking to clinch but Vee is avoiding it.
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.
Vee lands a really nice looking cross but Tua seems unphased.
Tua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vee tests Tua 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Vee.
Vee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Tua lands a nice shot that snaps Vee's head back.
Tua tries to clinch up.
Vee misses with a right hand
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Tua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Vee.
Tua avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee misses with a body shot.
Tua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Vee jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
Vee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tua .
Vee throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Vee slips under a jab from Tua .
Vee feints and then cracks Tua 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vee.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vee is out of range and Tua settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Vee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vee blocks a head kick by Tua .
Tua looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Vee connects with a solid leg kick.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua lands with a straight right. Vee didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vee throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Jab from Vee.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Vee avoids it with no problem.
Tua tries a low kick but Vee avoids it.
Vee avoids the head kick by Tua .
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua misses with a hook.
Vee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Vee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vee cracks a nice hook into Tua 's ribs.
Tua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick by Tua misses
and Vee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vee stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Vee there.#T3#
Vee's corner calls for a 1-2. Vee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
Vee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vee blocks the low kick.
Tua connects with a solid leg kick.
Vee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vee connects with a crisp jab.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vee scores with a nice strike.
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee works the jab nicely.
Vee blocks a jab.
Tua throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vee scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one. #T4#
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
Vee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vee digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.
Vee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua . Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vee's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vee digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.
A good leg kick by Tua .
Tua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vee checks it well.
Vee connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Vee misses.
Vee looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Vee checks a leg kick.
It looked like Vee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.

Event: GAMMA#748 Bubba v Sissypants
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Force looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Force cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Force looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Force drops Tua with a right and a left! Force comes rushing in but Tua regains his composure and manages to keep Force in guard. #ROC#
Tua is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua 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.
Force pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Force stopping the sweep attempt from Tua .
Force throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua managing to control the position.
Tua trying to control the position. #T1#
Force postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Force throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Force 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.
Force stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tua holds on and takes a little breather.
Force scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tua wants to sweep but no luck.
Tua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tua is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Tua trying to control the action but Force is working from the bottom.
Tua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Force is trying to maintain the position but Tua is very close to passing his half guard.
Force works his way to full guard. Good work.
Force lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Force stopping the sweep attempt from Tua .
Tua keeping moving, preventing Force from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tua wants to stand and escape but Force is having none of it.
Force will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Force is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Force pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Force from controlling successfully.
Tua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Force pushes down on Tua 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Force.
Force missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tua is looking to control Force's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tua avoid being mounted?
Force lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tua tries to roll over but Force keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Force there.
Tua is concentrating on defense, preventing Force from advancing position.
Force takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Force rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua doesn't seem bothered though.
Force pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Force connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Force is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Tua clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tua .
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force misses with some punches.
Tua tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tua .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Tua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Tua .
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua lands an uppercut.
Tua slows down the pace here.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Force has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Tua .
Tua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards. #BC2#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Force pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tua is out of range and Force settles back down.
Tua thumps Force with a low kick.
Tua connects with a single shot there.
Force misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Force, pushing him back against the cage.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Force misses with a body punch. #T3#
Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Tua lands a body shot.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force misses with a body punch.
Tua works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
Tua gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Force avoids the head kick by Tua .
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Force - just one landing.
Tua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua wants to clinch.
Tua slips a straight right by Force.
Force takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua digs a good hook to Force's body.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua thuds his shin into the meat of Force's side.
Force throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Tua moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Force on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tua clinches up with Force and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua .
A shot in the inside from Tua .
Tua digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Force prevents a body shot from Tua .
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Force.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Force lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Tua . #BC2#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Force looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Force is predictable there
and Tua counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Force. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Force lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tua scores with a jab.
Force throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Force throws a leg kick
and Tua counters with a big right hand! Oh Force is in trouble here! Tua follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
A very excited looking David Tua 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: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Gomu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomu dips to his left and cracks Tua with an uppercut!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gomu! Tua is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomu Gomu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gomu Gomu thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Tua lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua slips under a jab from Gumption.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua .
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .
Gumption connects with a single shot there.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Gumption was just out of range.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Tua misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch but Gumption swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Tua .
It seemed like Gumption was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Tua misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##KD2#
Gumption drops Tua with a beautiful combination! Tua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gumption is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tua up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gumption from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tua 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
After the big win, Bubba Gumption made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Satan with a nice cross.
Satan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satan.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Satan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satan connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
Satan misses with a hook.
Tua tries to land a body kick
and Satan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satan throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua delivers a nice body kick.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Tua finds it's target.
Satan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tua has time to react.
Satan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua fakes the body blow, causing Satan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Satan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Fjera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Fjera scores with a takedown into Tua 's guard.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
Fjera won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fjera won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera postures up.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Tua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fjera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tua escapes and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tua wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Fjera tries to bench press Tua off him but Tua keeps the position.
Tua working away.
Fjera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back.
Fjera tries to roll over but Tua keeps him under control.#T2#
Tua wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Tua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tua controlling the pace.
Fjera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Tua 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tua works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tua postures up. #SUB#
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Tua controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tua wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Tua preventing the sweep.
Tua tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
Tua trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Fjera has control of Tua 's left arm, preventing Tua from doing any damage.
Fjera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tua is now in half guard.
Fjera gets full guard.
Fjera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tua is one step ahead there.
Tua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tua trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Fjera looking to control.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Tua defends easily.
Fjera wants to hit a switch here but Tua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fjera there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera wants to hold on but Tua pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tua sizes up Fjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua . #TD#
Fjera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tua is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Tua 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fjera trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tua is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fjera wants to control but Tua is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tua has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fjera taking a breather here. #T3#
Fjera trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fjera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fjera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tua 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera looking to control but instead Tua has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Tua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Tua 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tua works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjera trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a shot to the body.
Tua cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua .
Tua throws out a powerful jab.
Tua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua throws a counter combo.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fjeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fjera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Tua connects with the punch.#T1#
Tua blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Tua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fjera. Fjera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fjera throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua connects with a leg kick. Fjera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tua ! Fjera is out on his feet! Tua rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fjera is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fjera is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tua lands with a nice body kick.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnarsson.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tua cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Tua 's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tua . Ragnarsson shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ragnarsson's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a left hand
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnarsson off balance momentarily.
Ragnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tua .
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!
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua 's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Tua and move into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tua .
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.#CL#
Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Ragnarsson working aggressively here. #T3#
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua trying to stall but Ragnarsson improves his position.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Tua lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Tua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Tua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Tua is out of range.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
Tua connects with a solid leg kick.
Tua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Tua tries a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Tua 's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnarsson lands a jab.
A solid body kick from Tua .
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tua defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Tua swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL#
Tua gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tua .
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua lands with a right to the head.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
A relieved looking David Tua 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: GC 225
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SissyPants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua lands a high kick!
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. SissyPants should have avoided that one.
SissyPants swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua .
SissyPants takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
SissyPants works Tua 's body with a nice hook.
SissyPants throws a right hand that misses
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
SissyPants seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
SissyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua . #KD#
SissyPants lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! SissyPants stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a hook but SissyPants blocks it.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can SissyPants finish him?
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SissyPants moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
A swing and a miss from SissyPants.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
SissyPants drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so SissyPants waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tua leaves his chin hanging out and SissyPants seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tua crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants retains his super heavyweight title!
FannyPack SissyPants gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 218
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Tua there.#CUT#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. Shiroo should have avoided that one.
Tua misses with a hook.
Tua scores with a hook to the body. Shiroo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Tua misses. #CL#
Tua forces Shiroo back against the cage and clinches.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tua scores with a hook to the body.
Tua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shiroo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Shiroo lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Shiroo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Tua darts in and clinches Shiroo up against the cage.#T1#
Tua tries to work over Shiroo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Shiroo has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tua up against the cage.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Shiroo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tua has double underhooks.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroo.
Tua lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
A short right from Shiroo.
Shiroo is trying to break the clinch but Tua is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shiroo is trying to stall.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short left from Tua .
Tua being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Tua .
Shiroo looks winded!
Tua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shiroo backwards.
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
Shiroo tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tua rushes Shiroo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tua scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shiroo blocking some punches.
Tua misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a push kick but Shiroo slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it. #KD#
Tua lands a big uppercut and Shiroo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shiroo looks OK. Tua waves Shiroo back to his feet!#ROC#
Shiroo is rocked!
Shiroo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiroo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
Shiroo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tua circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shiroo to the canvas! Shiroo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tua keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
After winning the bout, David Tua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tetsuya Shiroo spoke after the fight, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.

Event: GC 210
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Griffin misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffin misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.
Griffin scores with a nice strike.
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin tries to bum rush Tua with a series of wild strikes but Tua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tua tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tua .
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Griffin misses with the combination.
Tua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
A quick step to the side and Tua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tito Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Tua drops Griffin with a beautiful combination! Griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tua is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Tito Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griffin avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a monster overhand right that drops Griffin! Tua follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
Our winner, David Tua , 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.
Tito Griffin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight thank you fans and my opponet you were the better fighter'.

Event: GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Tronstone slips under a jab from Tua .
Tronstone 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.
Tronstone digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.
Tronstone looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronstone slips a jab from Tua .
Tua defending well as Tronstone loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tronstone looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Tua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tronstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tronstone throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Tronstone saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tronstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tronstone misses with the combination. #T1#
Tronstone throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Tua misses the jab.
Tronstone throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tronstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Tua .
Tua looks to throw the jab but Tronstone is out of range.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Tronstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua throws a hook but Tronstone blocks it.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tronstone throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Tronstone misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.#T2#
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Tronstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tronstone lands the left hand.
Tua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Tronstone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua throws a sloppy body shot
and Tronstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tronstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tronstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tronstone scores with a body shot.
Tronstone blocks a head kick by Tua . #KD2#
Tronstone lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Tronstone takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Tua walks straight into a right hand from Tronstone - that's dropped him! Tronstone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tua from any more punishment! Tua complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ike Tronstone!
Ike Tronstone is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike Tronstone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Slevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Slevin throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Slevin throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Slevin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slevin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua cracks Slevin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua lands a head shot.
Slevin throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua tries to bum rush Slevin with a series of wild strikes but Slevin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .#T1#
Nice defenses there by Slevin.
Slevin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slevin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slevin lands an overhand right.
Tua punishes Slevin's body with a nice straight punch.
Slevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slevin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slevin misses with a jab to the body
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slevin 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.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slevin.
Tua goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tua goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Slevin stumbles back but Tua runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Slevin to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Slevin will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Tua !
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tony Slevin stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.

Event: gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana with a jab.
Tua lands with an uppercut that bounces Smietana off the cage and back into range.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana slips under a jab.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smietana lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tua as he jumps to the side.
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smietana's hands.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Smietana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smietana.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smietana.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smietana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .
Tua looks to throw the jab but Smietana is out of range.
A nice side step and Smietana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Smietana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tua has his hands on Smietana's head, controlling the position.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tua holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Smietana working some strikes from top position.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smietana working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tua is controlling Smietana's posture.
Smietana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smietana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tua down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smietana tries to score with some ground and pound. Tua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smietana tries to advance to mount but Tua denies him. #T3#
Smietana working the ground and pound.
Tua dodges the ground and pound from Smietana.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Smietana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tua keeps working.
Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smietana on the ground.
Smietana working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Smietana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tua wants to control but Smietana postures up.
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tua 's legs.
Smietana with the ground and pound but Tua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smietana.
Smietana throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely. #T4#
Smietana is nestled in close to Tua , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smietana is nestled in close to Tua , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Smietana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smietana is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tua to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Smietana lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smietana postures up in Tua 's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Smietana won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
Smietana throws a big right hand that misses.
Smietana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smietana connects with a jab.
Tua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smietana on the side of the head.
Smietana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smietana defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Smietana misses.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smietana! But no joy.
Smietana slips a jab from Tua .
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smietana shoots for a takedown but Tua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua 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.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in and bounces Tua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Tua wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Tua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Smietana manages to avoid it.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smietana lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua 's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smietana throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Smietana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smietana misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.#T2#
Tua misses with a right hand
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Smietana moves away and avoids it.
Smietana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smietana throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a thumping low kick.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smietana moves away.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smietana's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smietana moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smietana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Smietana misses. #T3#
Smietana jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua slips under a jab from Smietana.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Tua moves away from the strike by Smietana.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smietana, as that shot connected.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Smietana ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smietana misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Smietana. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana dips to his left and cracks Tua with an uppercut!
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in and gets a takedown into Tua 's guard.
Piotr Smietana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Smietana pushes down on Tua 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smietana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smietana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tua defends it nicely.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Tua gets caught napping as Smietana dives in and scores a takedown. Tua manages to retain guard.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
Tua is adopting a defensive guard.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smietana works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tua is trying to keep Smietana in close.
Smietana is in close to Tua 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Tua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Smietana stands up over Tua , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Tua keeping full guard, as Smietana tries to pass.
Smietana throwing strikes but missing.
Tua working a defensive guard here.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smietana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smietana is working Tua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana trying to control but Tua is working from the bottom.
Smietana distracts Tua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smietana distracts Tua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Tua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tua misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Smietana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Tua has one foot on Smietana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
Smietana throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Smietana is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana lands a couple of digs.
Smietana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tua 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.
Smietana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smietana is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smietana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smietana 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Piotr Smietana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Tua misses with a double jab.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Tua throws a low kick but Rhinehold avoids it.
A jab from Tua misses.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rhinehold forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Rhinehold avoiding damage.
Rhinehold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Tua being controlled against the cage.
Tua tries to circle away but Rhinehold has him pinned against the cage.
Tua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhinehold. #T2#
Rhinehold tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Rhinehold back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhinehold slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
A big right from Tua misses.
Rhinehold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhinehold takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Rhinehold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhinehold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhinehold thinking. #T3#
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut.
Rhinehold closes the distance but Tua moves to the side
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Rhinehold moved out of range.
Rhinehold throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhinehold. That did some damage!
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Rhinehold thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold slips a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhinehold, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Tua moves out of range as Rhinehold strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhinehold on the side of the head.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua stuns Rhinehold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tua throws a jab when Rhinehold was well out of range.
Rhinehold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Rhinehold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Rhinehold is out of range.
Rhinehold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhinehold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Tua misses.
Rhinehold tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua connects with a right hand. Rhinehold shakes it off.#CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhinehold moves in looking to clinch but Tua pushes him off.
Tua throws a fast counter high kick but Rhinehold manages to duck under it in time.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Rhinehold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tua throws a push kick but Rhinehold slaps the foot to one side.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A head kick by Tua misses
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhinehold was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to score with a low kick but Tua moves his leg out of the way.
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold connects with a body shot.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhinehold is looking to counter the offense by Tua and move into the clinch.
Tua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Rhinehold moves out of range easily.
Rhinehold half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Rhinehold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .#CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tua misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhinehold doesn't seem phased though.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhinehold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
Rhinehold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhinehold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Rhinehold avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhinehold throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a right hand to the body.
Tua misses with a jab to the body
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua scores with a nice strike.
Rhinehold misses the shot to the body.
As Rhinehold backs off Tua throws a huge counter combo but Rhinehold manages to avoid it all.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .#T1#
Rhinehold throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold blocks a jab.
Tua misses with a right hand
letting Rhinehold counter with a right hand.
Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua lands with a straight right. Rhinehold didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice defenses there by Rhinehold.
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Jab from Rhinehold.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold. #T2#
Tua misses with a straight left.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold lands with a good body shot.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhinehold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua avoids the head kick by Rhinehold. #KD#
Rhinehold lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Rhinehold waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhinehold finish him?
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Rhinehold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tua .
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhinehold. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick from Rhinehold. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua with a hook.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Rhinehold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
A counter left hand to the body from Rhinehold misses its target.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Rhinehold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Rhinehold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhinehold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
David Tua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhinehold slips a jab and a cross from Tua .

And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Rhinehold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tua 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Tua !
Our winner, David Tua , 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: MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Forkbeard wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Tua .
Forkbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Forkbeard moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Forkbeard misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Forkbeard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Tua .
Sweyn Forkbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forkbeard wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
Forkbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forkbeard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Forkbeard moves into the clinch.
Forkbeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forkbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Forkbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
Tua can't break the clinch.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Forkbeard. #KD2#
Tua drops Forkbeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forkbeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Forkbeard is rocked!
Forkbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Forkbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Forkbeard.
Forkbeard seems to have got his legs back now.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Tua to work.
Forkbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Forkbeard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Forkbeard is working Tua over against the cage.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forkbeard working aggressively here.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
Forkbeard can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Forkbeard misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocking some punches.
Forkbeard blocks an elbow strike.#KD2#
Tua drops Forkbeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forkbeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Forkbeard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forkbeard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tua .
Forkbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Tua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forkbeard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forkbeard. #T4#
Forkbeard misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Forkbeard has double underhooks.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forkbeard avoiding damage.
Forkbeard gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Tua will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. Forkbeard should have avoided that one.
Forkbeard drops his hands momentarily. Tua doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Forkbeard staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Forkbeard doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Hellmuth Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr rushes Tua and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Tua unleashes a big counter combination but Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tua .
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tua cracks Hellmuth Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua moves out of range as Hellmuth Jr strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hellmuth Jr.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Hellmuth Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Tua breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
letting Hellmuth Jr counter with a right hand.
Hellmuth Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hellmuth Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tua .
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .
The fighters circling - Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr pushes Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr. #CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.#T2#
Hellmuth Jr lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Tua 's eye.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Tua , against the cage. #T3#
Tua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hellmuth Jr up against the cage.
Tua is trying to force a seperation but Hellmuth Jr has the dominant position.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Tua with a nice body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Hellmuth Jr. #T4#
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tua blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Tua .
Tua presses Hellmuth Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hellmuth Jr on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Hellmuth Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tua connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Tua .
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Tua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hellmuth Jr.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Hellmuth Jr there.
Tua works the jab nicely.
Tua misses with a hook.#KD#
Hellmuth Jr cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hellmuth Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Tua . #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tua has knocked Hellmuth Jr down with a huge combo! Tua steps away and waves a wobbly Hellmuth Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hellmuth Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellmuth Jr finish him?#KD#
Hellmuth Jr lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Hellmuth Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Tua misses with a hook
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hellmuth Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .
Tua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
Phil Hellmuth Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches.
Hellmuth Jr misses with the head strike.
Tua blocks a body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr. #T2#
Tua dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua blocks a body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellmuth Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua blocks an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tua stalling in the clinch.
Tua tries to break free but Hellmuth Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tua .
Hellmuth Jr pushes Tua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr lands a right hand. #KD#
Hellmuth Jr drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hellmuth Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Hellmuth Jr tries a body shot but Tua blocks it. #T4#
Hellmuth Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellmuth Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tua has had enough of the clinch but Hellmuth Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Hellmuth Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Hellmuth Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hellmuth Jr 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.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
Some wild striking there from Tua .
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Tua slips a straight right by Hellmuth Jr.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Hellmuth Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tua .
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Hellmuth Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Hellmuth Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab lands there for Hellmuth Jr.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tua 's brow.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches. #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Hellmuth Jr.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
A body shot lands from Hellmuth Jr.
Tua avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body punch.
Hellmuth Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Tua blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Hellmuth Jr coming out on top.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab to the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Hellmuth Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches with his opponent.
Hellmuth Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua . #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Tua , against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Hellmuth Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hellmuth Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tua slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Tua lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice hook to Tua 's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a right hand. Tua shakes it off.#KD#
Hellmuth Jr lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Hellmuth Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tua out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 144
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Holmes seems unphased.
A big right from Tua misses.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tua thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Tua .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Tua lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Holmes.#T1#
Holmes misses the jab.#KD2#
Holmes cracks Tua with a big right hand and Tua goes down!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Holmes passes Tua 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Tua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tua defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Tua defends the submission attempt.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tua avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tua sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Tua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tua defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holmes is pressing down on Tua 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tua is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Tua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Tua regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tua dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Tua from controlling successfully.
Tua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Tua postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.#SUB2#
Tua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes looking to control.
Holmes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holmes holds on and takes a little breather.
Tua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tua continues to stall.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Tua is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tua blocks a jab.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes throws a right hand that Tua ducks under and follows up with a left that Tua also avoids with ease.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tua jabs at Holmes's body.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##KD#
Tua lands a big uppercut and Holmes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holmes looks OK. Tua waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Tua knocks out Holmes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tua before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tua picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
After winning the bout, David Tua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Tua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cox misses with a head kick.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Cox saw that one coming.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Tua .
Cox misses with a kick to the body.
Tua swinging wildly here.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Cox.
Cox moves out of range as Tua strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target. #T1#
Cox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tua .#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Cox has been cut.
Tua connects with a body shot.
Tua throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cox counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Cox feints a counter leg kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua misses with a right hand
and Cox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tua throws a combination that misses
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tua misses with a hook
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Tua misses with a right hand
and Cox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cox staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cox. That's going to slow Tua down.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cox! But no joy.
Tua thuds a left hand into Cox's body.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Cox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cox throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Tua connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cox, as that shot connected.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Cox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox slips a straight right by Tua .
Tua blocks a jab.
Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox flicks out a counter leg kick but Tua steps away.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cox is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Tua misses with a hook
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Cox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tua thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Tua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tua throws an elbow but it misses.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Cox.
Cox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Cox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua misses with a combination
and Cox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Tua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Cox both land. Nice combination.
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Tua misses its target.#T1#
Tua jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua misses with a body shot
and Cox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tua 's knee momentarily.
Tua lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cox can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Tua and Cox drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Tua .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ivan Cox spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost guys... But ill be in the sauna in 1 hour if some hot male fans wants to teabag me to a quick recovery.'.

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Tua thuds his right hand into Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Tua lands a brutal head kick. Karlsson looks out on his feet and Tua throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). David Tua !
A very excited looking David Tua 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: GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augie takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
No joy there for Tua , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augie feints a jab promting Tua to slip. Augie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
We've been told by Tua 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Augie looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Augie avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Augie moves away and avoids it.
Tua blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Augie fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augie.#T1#
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Augie.
Augie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Augie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augie.
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Tua lands a jab.
Tua walks into a left hand.
Augie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augie. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Augie misses the target. #T2#
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Augie.
Augie slips a jab from Tua .
Augie avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua throws a head kick but Augie moves out of range.
Augie 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.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Augie does no damage.
Augie misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augie.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua swings for the body but Augie moves out of range.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augie misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.#T3#
Augie throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Augie.
Tua misses with a double jab.
Augie throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Augie takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Augie stands up over Tua , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Augie looking to sit in guard and control but Tua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tua looking to sit in guard and control but Augie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Augie chips away with some ground and pound.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tua wants to sweep here but Augie controlling him for the moment.
Augie throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augie on the ground.
Augie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Augie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Augie throws a big right hand that misses.
Augie 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.
Augie throwing strikes from guard but Tua blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Augie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Augie ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Augie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Augie. Beautiful body shot.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Augie lands a jab to the head.
Tua misses with a straight right.
That kick from Tua tenderised Augie's leg. Augie is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Augie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tua to the ground. Augie is now in Tua 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tua controlling Augie's posture. #T1#
Augie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Augie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augie working the ground and pound from side control.
Augie tries to move to mount but Tua blocks the move with his legs.
Tua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Augie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Augie lands a big shot there that rocks Tua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Augie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Augie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Augie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tua is looking to escape.
Augie landing strikes from the mount and Tua is in trouble!
BOOM! Augie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tua is bucking up trying to escape but Augie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Augie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tua looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Tua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Tua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tua goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Augie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Augie!
A victorious DJ Augie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GKNY 127 - Lilard vs Boyka
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Tua .#CUT2#
It looks like Evandro Guedes has been cut.
Tua dips to his left and cracks Guedes with an uppercut!
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guedes.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guedes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guedes.
Guedes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Guedes defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Tua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tua cracks Guedes with an open hand slap.
A jab from Tua misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Guedes misses the target.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
Tua misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Guedes counters with a left to the body.
Guedes takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Guedes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Guedes does no damage.
Guedes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Guedes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guedes moves away.
Guedes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Guedes ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Guedes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Guedes scores with a body shot. #T2#
Tua connects with a body shot.
Guedes misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Evandro Guedes's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guedes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua lands a slapping body shot.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Tua lands a left and a right that send Guedes crashing to the mat, dazed. Tua thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tua looks to throw the jab but Guedes is out of range. #KD2#
Tua drops Guedes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Guedes looks back up at him and smiles so Tua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Guedes is rocked!
Tua fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Guedes square on the jaw! Damn, Guedes is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
David Tua thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua .
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Tua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Tua .
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua scores with a jab.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Tua moves out of range and Cruz only half commits. #T1#
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance. #CL2#
Cruz rushes Tua and presses him up against the cage.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua is trying to break free.
Tua tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz keeps control of Tua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Tua is blocking nicely.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Cruz.
Tua being controlled against the cage.
Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz. #CL2#
Cruz pushes Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz stalling. #BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Tua 's head back.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Tua misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Cruz lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a huge right that knocks Tua out cold! Cruz is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tre Cruz!
Tre Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Twborg.
Twborg blocks a jab.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Twborg throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Tua 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.
Tua takes a swing at Twborg's ribcage but misses.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Twborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. Twborg should have avoided that one.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Twborg.
Tua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Twborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Twborg is just out of range.#CL#
Twborg moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Tua .
Twborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
Tua tries to circle away but Twborg has him pinned against the cage.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tua blocking some punches.
Twborg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua 's efforts to push away.
Tua blocks a body shot from Twborg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twborg.
Twborg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tua looks winded!
Twborg tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Twborg works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
Twborg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Twborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Twborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Twborg.
Twborg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Twborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Twborg.
Twborg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
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!
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua misses with a hook.
And Twborg counters with a quick kick to the body but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Twborg tries to clinch up but Tua circles away and keeps his distance.
Tua connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Twborg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua , pushing him back against the cage.
Twborg misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg misses with a body punch.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Twborg is controlling him.#BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Twborg has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua wants to get back to striking at distance but Twborg won't allow it.
Tua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Twborg has him pressed against the cage.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Twborg's defenses.
Tua is trying to break free.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Twborg's ribcage. Twborg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua blocks a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua misses with some punches.
I was talking to Twborg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Tua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tua prevents a body shot from Twborg. #BC2#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twborg scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Twborg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua , pushing him back against the cage.
Twborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards. #T4#
Tua tries to break free but Twborg pushes him back against the cage.
Tua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twborg backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tua blocking some punches.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Twborg has double underhooks.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Twborg doesn't seem bothered though.
Twborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Twborg tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Twborg throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Twborg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Twborg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Twborg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua . #CL#
Twborg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Twborg works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Twborg is controlling him.
Tua 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Twborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Twborg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Twborg presses Tua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
Twborg works on Tua 's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Twborg.
Twborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Twborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Twborg lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Twborg. #KD#
Twborg drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Twborg.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Twborg finish him?
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tua .
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Twborg tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocks a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg lands a right hand.
Twborg lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Twborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Twborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tua .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
Twborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Twborg lands an uppercut.
Twborg pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Tua out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GKNY 109 - Joe vs Ramses XII
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks avoids the head kick by Tua .
Tiddlywinks tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiddlywinks.#KD2#
Tiddlywinks drops Tua with a left right combo! Tiddlywinks follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.#SU2#
Tiddlywinks stands up and beckons Tua to his feet.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Tiddlywinks slams his shin into Tua 's torso.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Tiddlywinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiddlywinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Tiddlywinks.#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Tiddlywinks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiddlywinks - that will leave a mark!
Tiddlywinks throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Tiddlywinks scores with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks avoids the head kick by Tua .
Despite the aggression on Tiddlywinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiddlywinks ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiddlywinks.
Sloppy strikes from Tiddlywinks. Those never looked like landing.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as Tua jumps back.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiddlywinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Tiddlywinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua connects with a jab.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Tiddlywinks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiddlywinks slips under a jab.
Whack! Tiddlywinks lands a heavy head kick that drops Tua . The ref tackles Tiddlywinks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tua was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Roger Tiddlywinks!
Roger Tiddlywinks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'.

Event: GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
McGuire Jr slips a jab from Tua .
McGuire Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tua checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tua swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McGuire Jr finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.#TD2#
McGuire Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tua makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
McGuire Jr 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.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
McGuire Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by McGuire Jr - just one landing.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.#CL2#
McGuire Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Tua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire Jr lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head. #TD2#
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tua regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
McGuire Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr is looking to advance position but Tua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McGuire Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire Jr regains half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to hold on to Tua 's head to control him but Tua postures up.
Tua is taking a breather. McGuire Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Tua prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
McGuire Jr moves into full guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tua 's guard. #REVB#
McGuire Jr works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tua looking to control. #T4#
McGuire Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
Tua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire Jr controls the pace.
Tua wants to sweep here but McGuire Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's time! Tua 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
McGuire Jr scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua motions for McGuire Jr to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua moves out of range as McGuire Jr strikes.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire Jr.
Tua checks a low kick from McGuire Jr.
Tua defending well as McGuire Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr blocks a head kick by Tua .
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Tua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGuire Jr eats them both and turns towards Tua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Tua looks to land a right hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range.
Tua avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
Tua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a low kick.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr with a poor takedown
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr moves away from the strike by Tua .
McGuire Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
McGuire Jr forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua misses the jab.#T3#
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
McGuire Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
McGuire Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire Jr looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua 's hand.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua checks the leg kick.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire Jr defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Tua steps away.
McGuire Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire Jr.#T4#
McGuire Jr is looking to chop away at Tua 's legs.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua avoids the head kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
McGuire Jr swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGuire Jr lands with an overhand left.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from McGuire Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
McGuire Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tua 's head.
Tua missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on McGuire Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws out a loose jab but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua dodges the punch combination from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from McGuire Jr tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McGuire Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Tua misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and McGuire Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
Ralph McGuire Jr'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 Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 95 - Campbell v Skog
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Bloonkers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloonkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloonkers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Bloonkers 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.
Tua takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloonkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tua misses.
Bloonkers throws a big counter head kick but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloonkers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloonkers throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Tua lands a nice shot that snaps Bloonkers's head back.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloonkers ducks under a wild hook from Tua .#T1#
A head kick by Tua misses
and Bloonkers counters with a nice kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tua .
Bloonkers misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Bloonkers knocks Tua to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloonkers working away.#SU2#
Bloonkers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tua to his feet.
Bloonkers lands a body shot. #CL2#
Bloonkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bloonkers goes for a takedown attempt but Tua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloonkers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bloonkers.
Bloonkers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bloonkers misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Bloonkers lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bloonkers throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Bloonkers moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Bloonkers is looking for the big counter here.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Barbie Bloonkers has been cut.
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tua .
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Tua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloonkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloonkers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Tua drops Bloonkers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bloonkers looks back up at him and smiles so Tua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Bloonkers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Bloonkers is rocked!
Bloonkers is holding his hands too far apart here. Tua throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bloonkers is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Barbie Bloonkers spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gay.'.

Event: GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
A big left from Tua misses.
Karlsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua with a body shot.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Karlsson.
Tua lands a slapping body shot.
Tua throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tua throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A head kick by Tua misses #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tua toppling to the canvas! Tua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karlsson finish him?!
Tua works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Tua falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Karlsson lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua staying out of range there.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a big right hand! Oh Karlsson is in trouble here! Tua follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Tua misses the jab.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua 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.
Basaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev scores with a body shot.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Basaev.
Basaev connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Basaev.
Basaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Basaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Basaev lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Basaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Basaev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tua avoids it.
A jab from Basaev misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Basaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tua really felt that one!
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua moves forwards but Basaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Basaev avoids the body shot from Tua .
Basaev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Basaev works over Tua 's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev misses with a body shot.
Tua shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Basaev.
Basaev jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Basaev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBasaev.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Basaev digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.
Basaev thuds his right hand into Tua 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Basaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Basaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basaev moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua throws a body punch but Basaev moves out of range. #T3#
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basaev lands a head kick. Tua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Basaev off balance momentarily.
Basaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Basaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basaev.
A punch combination from Basaev misses.
Basaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tua , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basaev misses with a body kick.
Tua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Basaev throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Basaev misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Basaev will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua misses with a hook
and Basaev counters with a big head kick but Tua shrugs it off.
Basaev pushes Tua away with a front kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut
and Basaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Basaev.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Basaev lands a jab.
Basaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Basaev.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basaev at a distance. #KD#
Basaev lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Basaev takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Basaev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Basaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Basaev has got the better of the exchanges.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basaev.
Basaev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua throws a series of punches but Basaev moves out of range.
A low kick from Tua misses
and Basaev counters with a two punch combo.
Basaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Basaev swings widly with a right hand
and Basaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed Basaev is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Basaev finds it's target.
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!
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Tua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Basaev doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Tua blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Basaev saw that one coming.
Basaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basaev throws a push kick but Tua slaps the foot to one side.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Basaev avoids it with no problem.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Tua .
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.#T2#
Basaev misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Basaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Basaev scores with a spinning back kick!
Basaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Basaev counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Basaev misses its intended target.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Basaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
A solid body kick from Basaev.
Basaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Basaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Basaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basaev throws out a leg kick but Tua moves out of range and Basaev only half commits.
Tua avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Basaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tua finds it's way round the side to connect with Basaev's head.
Basaev with a jab.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Basaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Basaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tua .
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a low kick, looking for Basaev's leg but Basaev calmly moves out of range.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tua misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Basaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basaev throws out the jab.
Tua misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Basaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Basaev throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Basaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Basaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Basaev throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Basaev looks to land a combination. Tua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tua tries a low kick but Basaev avoids it.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reed Basaev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Basaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Basaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Basaev misses its intended target.
Tua jabs Basaev right on the nose. Basaev blinks but takes it well.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Basaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Basaev misses.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Basaev.
Basaev connects with a body shot.#T1#
Basaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Basaev lands a two punch combo.
Tua connects with a looping right hand.
Basaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Basaev takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basaev slips a straight right by Tua .
Basaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Basaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tua eats them both and turns towards Basaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .#CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Basaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Basaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev with a jab.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses.
Basaev thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.#T3#
Nice cross by Basaev.
Basaev throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Basaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Basaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Basaev.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Basaev finish him?
Basaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Basaev throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Basaev. Those never looked like landing.
Reed Basaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua misses with a hook
and Basaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Tua as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Jeez, Reed Basaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Basaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Basaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basaev drops his hands momentarily and Tua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VaraKolaudov manages to avoid it.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
VaraKolaudov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Tua .
Tua throws the left hand but VaraKolaudov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua misses with a looping right.
As Tua backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Tua manages to avoid it all.
VaraKolaudov moves away from the strike by Tua .
VaraKolaudov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
VaraKolaudov slips a jab from Tua .
As Tua backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Tua manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Tua misses.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tua throws a hook but VaraKolaudov avoids it easily.
Tua throws a head kick but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Tua misses.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Tua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tua tried to score with a low kick but VaraKolaudov checks it.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
VaraKolaudov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Tua backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Tua manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua misses with a straight left.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
Tua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VaraKolaudov doesn't seem bothered though.
Tua lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tua throws a shot from downtown. VaraKolaudov moves away and avoids it.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and VaraKolaudov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua misses with a hook
and VaraKolaudov counters with a head kick. That will keep Tua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tua connects with a leg kick. VaraKolaudov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VaraKolaudov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua cracks a nice hook into VaraKolaudov's ribs.#T4#
Tua misses with a hook. VaraKolaudov ducked under it nicely.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tua fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but VaraKolaudov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from VaraKolaudov misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut
and VaraKolaudov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a hook but VaraKolaudov avoids it easily.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
VaraKolaudov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
VaraKolaudov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tua misses with a left hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
VaraKolaudov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Tua misses.
VaraKolaudov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VaraKolaudov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua tries to land a leg kick but VaraKolaudov saw it coming and moves away.
As Tua backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Tua manages to avoid it all.
Tua connects with the punch.
VaraKolaudov slips a jab from Tua .
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Tua .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua 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.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
VaraKolaudov avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua scores with a nice right hand.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua misses with a right hand
enabling VaraKolaudov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua looks to throw the jab but VaraKolaudov is out of range.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tua throws a low kick but VaraKolaudov moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but VaraKolaudov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tua has got the better of the exchanges.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Tua lands a jab to VaraKolaudov's midsection.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . VaraKolaudov does a little dance to reset his feet.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua throws a sloppy body shot
and VaraKolaudov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tua is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut even more.
VaraKolaudov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Tua . #CUT#
The cut above Mawzer VaraKolaudov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VaraKolaudov can do to turn this around?
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VaraKolaudov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua scores with a jab. VaraKolaudov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tua throws a head kick but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tua tries to land a front kick but VaraKolaudov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tua looks to land a combination but VaraKolaudov avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tua . That's going to slow VaraKolaudov down.
VaraKolaudov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Tua misses the shot to the body.
VaraKolaudov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tua throws a head kick but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
VaraKolaudov slips a jab from Tua .
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tua misses the body punch
and VaraKolaudov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tua throws a nice looking combination but VaraKolaudov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VaraKolaudov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Tua misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VaraKolaudov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. VaraKolaudov doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Tua misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Tua misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Tua lands a head kick. VaraKolaudov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but VaraKolaudov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VaraKolaudov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua .
No joy there for Tua , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VaraKolaudov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab from Tua .
Tua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VaraKolaudov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tua looks to throw the jab but VaraKolaudov is out of range.
Tua throws a hook to the side of VaraKolaudov's head but VaraKolaudov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
VaraKolaudov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tua looks for the body kick but VaraKolaudov saw that one coming.
VaraKolaudov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua with a body shot.
Tua throws a hook but VaraKolaudov avoids it easily.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Tua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tua misses with a combination
and VaraKolaudov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Tua lands with a shot to the body.
Tua thows a leg kick but VaraKolaudov checks it
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
VaraKolaudov ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua is looking to chop away at VaraKolaudov's legs.
VaraKolaudov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VaraKolaudov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good exchange - Tua coming out on top.#CUT#
Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and VaraKolaudov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
VaraKolaudov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VaraKolaudov blocks the body kick.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua clobbers VaraKolaudov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
David Tua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
After winning the bout, David Tua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my destiny to win I had fun regardless its about the journey my friends'.

Event: GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Tua misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Fist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fist.
Fist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Fist looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist cracks Tua with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tua .
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua scores with a nice right hand.
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
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!
Tua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fifth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Fist blocks the leg kick.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with an outside leg kick.
Tua tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Fist misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Fist misses.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Fist misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua .
Tua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Fifth Fist has been cut.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist slips a jab from Tua .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fifth Fist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fifth Fist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tua .
Tua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Tua moves away from the strike by Fist.
Tua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Fist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Tua moves away from the strike by Fist.
Tua works Fist's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Tua is looking for the big counter here.
Fist misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Tua avoids the body shot from Fist. #T1#
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Fist cracks Tua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Tua slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Tua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Fist takes one on the button.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Tua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fifth Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.#T2#
Fist sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist blocks a jab.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .
Tua misses with a looping right.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Fist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fist.#T3#
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Fist misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fist has got the better of the exchanges.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a straight right. #T4#
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
Tua slips a jab from Fist.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tua defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Tua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Tua tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it.
Tua moves away from the strike by Fist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifth Fist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fifth Fist's cut.
That's time! Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist blocks a head kick by Tua .
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .#KD#
Fist lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! Fist stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
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!
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist scores with a nice strike.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Fist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Tua tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it.
Fist works Tua 's body with a nice hook.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua lands a high kick! #T2#
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tua doesn't seem phased though.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Tua slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fist, as that shot connected.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist blocks a leg kick.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist lands with a hook. Tua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.
That kick from Tua tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tua fails to land with a series of punches.
Fifth Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Fist.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist moves away from the strike by Tua .
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tua scores with a nice strike.
Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tua on the side of the head.
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Fist swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua slips under a jab.
Fist avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Fist.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fifth Fist!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fifth Fist waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GKNY 65 Mencken V Tiddlywinks
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Ozkul connects with a right hand. Tua shakes it off.#CL#
Ozkul drives through and clinches with Tua against the cage.
Ozkul throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Ozkul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua avoids the body shot from Ozkul.
Tua throws a fast counter high kick but Ozkul manages to duck under it in time.
Ozkul looks to land a body kick but Tua moved away.
Ozkul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tua moves out of range as Ozkul throws a body kick.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua lands with a hook. Ozkul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gokhan Ozkul has been cut.
Ozkul slips a straight right by Tua .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozkul tries to score with a low kick but Tua moves his leg out of the way.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Ozkul ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ozkul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ozkul throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
Ozkul throws a body kick that misses
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Tua sends Ozkul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tua is motioning to the referee to let Ozkul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozkul half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Ozkul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Ozkul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozkul moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua throws a series of punches but Ozkul moves out of range.
Tua lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozkul off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Gokhan Ozkul's cut is getting worse.
Ozkul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ozkul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozkul scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Tua scores with a shot to the side of Ozkul's head.
Ozkul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozkul throws a head punch that misses.
Tua is trying to force a seperation but Ozkul has the dominant position.
Tua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozkul loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozkul throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua 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.
Ozkul tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Ozkul.
Ozkul throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
Ozkul misses the shot to the body.
Ozkul misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozkul.
Gokhan Ozkul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Ozkul does it's job there.
Tua slips a straight right by Ozkul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozkul. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozkul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua . #CL#
Ozkul pushes Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ozkul fails to land. #T4#
Tua is trying to break free.
Ozkul misses with some punches.
Tua working aggressively here.
Ozkul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua 's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Ozkul misses
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozkul looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Ozkul misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Tua cracks Ozkul with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ozkul looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tua finish him? #ROC2#
Ozkul is rocked!#CUT2#
Gokhan Ozkul's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozkul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozkul throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Ozkul is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ozkul misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gokhan Ozkul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ozkul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozkul.
Tua throws out a counter right but Ozkul avoids it with no problem.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Ozkul moved out of range nicely.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozkul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ozkul throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozkul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Ozkul clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tua .
A head punch on the inside from Ozkul fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Tua lands a right hand.
Ozkul misses with the head strike.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozkul has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozkul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##KD2#
Tua drops Ozkul onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ozkul is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Ozkul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Gokhan Ozkul's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ozkul blocks an elbow strike from Tua .
Ozkul swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Ozkul is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tua doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ozkul crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ozkul's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
A relieved looking David Tua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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