Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Al Din swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
Gustafsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Din has wrist control.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Din is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Din has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Al Din uses it to pass to side control.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Din doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Din manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Din controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Al Din is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gustafsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Al Din is looking to defend but Gustafsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Al Din! Gustafsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Al Din taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!

Event: SYN 879 The Last Dance
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Al Din's midsection.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Al Din checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Al Din. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Din.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinapoli momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee. #T2#
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Al Din lands with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinapoli connects with a looping right hand.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Al Din lands.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Dinapoli didn't see that one coming.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Dinapoli crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Dinapoli back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Dinapoli moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din misses with a leg kick.
Dinapoli thinks about the counter body kick.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Din if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Al Din throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dinapoli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
Al Din tries a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
Dinapoli wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Din should have avoided that one.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinapoli connects with a jab.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Dinapoli didn't see that one coming.
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!
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinapoli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinapoli avoided it.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Dinapoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dinapoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Al Din is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Al Din settles back down.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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#
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli digs a good body shot into Al Din's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli defending well as Al Din loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Al Din avoids it.#T1#
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli works the jab nicely.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Al Din pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Al Din's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinapoli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Al Din lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Din slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Dinapoli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din slips a straight right by Dinapoli.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinapoli lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sloppy strikes from Dinapoli. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli took some time post fight to say the following; 'Was that the best light heavyweight in the world? WAKE UP CALL, BRING ME THE THE BELT!'.

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nig wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Nig throws a leg kick
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Din throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din's head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Nig cracks Al Din with a good jab.
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Nig throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig thumps Al Din with a low kick.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Nig with a jab.#T3#
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din 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.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Nig jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Nig blocks a jab.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Din checks it well.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Al Din misses with a leg kick
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Al Din misses.
A jab from Nig misses.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig blocks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Al Din moves out of range as Nig strikes.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Nig.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Din under the eye.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Al Din feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig.
As Nig looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig lands a jab to the head.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Nig checks it
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nig missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig blocks a low kick nicely.
Nig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Nig.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.#T1#
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nig.
Nig thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Al Din cracks Nig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Al Din comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig throws a shot 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!
Al Din throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Al Din was not able to check.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din lands a jab.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Al Din throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig. #T3#
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig slips under a jab from Al Din.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
A jab from Al Din finds it's way through Nig's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Nig. #T4#
Nig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nig.
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!
Al Din 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.
Nig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Nig cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Din. Al Din circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Din tries to work over Nig's front leg with a kick but Nig checks it.
Al Din punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Din thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Nig is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Din thumps Nig with a low kick.
Nig motions for Al Din to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig 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.
Nig scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Nig avoided it.
Al Din checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Nig 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.
A clash of legs there as Nig blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Nig crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Nig back to his feet!#ROC#Nig is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Al Din moves away from the strike by Nig.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick.
Al Din fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nig to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nig looks to clinch but Al Din throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nig taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 866 Al Din vs. Whymer 3
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Din works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick.
Al Din missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Al Din.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whymer. That did some damage!
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Al Din motions for Whymer to come forward. Al Din throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din scores with a sloppy right hand. Whymer should have avoided that one.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
Whymer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whymer throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din walks into a straight right hand from Whymer.#T2#
Whymer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Whymer backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Whymer avoids it.
Al Din has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whymer.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whymer throws a counter combo.
Al Din misses with a left hand
letting Whymer counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Al Din.
Whymer scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Al Din misses with the body kick
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Whymer drops Al Din with a beautiful combination! Al Din stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whymer is looking for the KO!
Al Din clobbers Whymer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Whymer stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A big left from Al Din misses.
Whymer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whymer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din swinging wildly here.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Whymer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whymer misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Whymer staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer misses with a straight right.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Whymer feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Whymer fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Din in the body.
Al Din tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Din misses with a hook
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Al Din moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Whymer.
As Whymer backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Whymer thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Whymer lands a nice looking body kick.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.#T3#
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whymer if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din keeps Whymer at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Whymer feints a jab promting Al Din to slip. Whymer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Din slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Just Whymer has been cut.
Al Din misses with the body kick
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Al Din throws the left hand but Whymer avoids the punch easily.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Din takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Whymer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Din takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whymer throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Whymer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
Whymer throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
As Whymer looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Whymer just gets out of the way.
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
Al Din misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Al Din blocks the low kick.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whymer tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Din. That did some damage!
Whymer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Din.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer throws a series of punches but Al Din avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Whymer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Din connects with a body shot.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Whymer responds with a good body kick, but Al Din manages to step out the way in time.
Al Din fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whymer checks it well.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a good, hard body kick but Al Din shrugs it off.
Al Din will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Din moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Din throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Whymer!
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whymer misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A big left from Whymer misses.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Whymer backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whymer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Din is able to avoid easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whymer is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Whymer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whymer.
Whymer throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whymer scores with a push kick.
Al Din takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Din.
Whymer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Whymer. #T3#
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Whymer's head but Whymer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Din throws a low kick but Whymer moves out of range easily.
Whymer loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Whymer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Al Din avoids it.
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Al Din.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din thumps Whymer with a low kick.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whymer.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Din has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.#T1#
Al Din avoids the head kick by Whymer.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whymer counters with an outside leg kick.
Whymer 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.
Whymer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whymer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Din connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whymer scrambles back to his feet.
Whymer misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Din lands a jab.
Whymer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Whymer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whymer finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Din's head.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Al Din counters with a body kick that stops Whymer in his tracks momentarily.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Din lands a jab to the nose.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din throws the left hand but Whymer avoids the punch easily.
Whymer tries to work over Al Din's front leg with a kick but Al Din checks it.
Whymer throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Whymer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Din shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Whymer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whymer misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Just Whymer.
Well Whymer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Just Whymer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Al Din moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din misses the jab.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Al Din feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hopkins sizes up Al Din with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Din works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hopkins looks winded!
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Al Din finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Din darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Al Din lands a left and a right that send Hopkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Al Din thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#KD#
Al Din drops Hopkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hopkins looks back up at him and smiles so Al Din waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Din blocks it well.
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Al Din feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hopkins sprawling to the canvas! Hopkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al Din finish him?!
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Hopkins delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
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!
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it. #T4#
Al Din moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins defending well as Al Din loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din walks into a left hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Al Din feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hopkins sprawling to the canvas! Hopkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al Din finish him?!
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a big counter head kick but Al Din avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hopkins's knee momentarily.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #KD#
Al Din sends Hopkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Al Din is motioning to the referee to let Hopkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.#T4#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Hopkins moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Al Din went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Al Din doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hopkins crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hopkins's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Badr Al Din 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: SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Po cracks Al Din with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Po throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Po cracks Al Din with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Po throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Po misses with a straight left.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Po makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Al Din throws a poor cross that misses
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Po.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Po lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Din will feel that in the morning.
Al Din swings widly with a right hand
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po. #T2#
Po misses with a hook
and Al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po misses the jab.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
As Po backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Al Din.
Po takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Po lands a jab to Al Din's midsection.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
Po lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Al Din throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Po scores with a nice head shot.
Al Din fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Al Din moves forwards but Po connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.
Po thuds his shin into the meat of Al Din's side.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Po 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.
Al Din on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Po misses.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Po catches Al Din right on the button with a cross.
Po misses with a double jab.
Po swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Po misses with a looping right.
Po throws a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Po catches Al Din right on the button with a cross.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Po staying out of range there.#T1#
Al Din tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po misses with a head kick.
Po lands a nice looking body kick.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Po now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po digs a good hook to Al Din's body.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Din misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Al Din cracks Po with an open hand slap.
Al Din blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
Po lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Din takes a step back to recover.
Al Din is looking to chop away at Po's legs.
Po lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din's head.#CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Po throws a series of punches but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Din cracks Po with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Po.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Din walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Po connects with a body shot that sends Al Din's belly button to the back.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Po has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Din fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Po now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Po lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Po misses the jab.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Po.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Po blocks the body kick.
Tong Po seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po misses with a head kick.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Po takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Po - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Po. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Din takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Po misses with a leg kick
and Al Din finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
And Po responds with a good body kick, but Al Din manages to step out the way in time.
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Po moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Po was just alert enough to avoid it.
Po stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Po misses with a hook
and Al Din makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Po really felt that one!
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Po on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Din thows a body kick. Po tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Po swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a head kick. That will keep Po thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Al Din throws a low kick but Po avoids it.
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!
Po takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Po looks to throw a body kick
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Din jabs at Po's body.
Po misses with a left hand #KD#
and Al Din counters with a nice right hand that sends Po toppling to the canvas! Po scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Al Din finish him?!#ROC#Po is rocked!
Po switches off momentarily and Al Din cracks him with a monster right hand! Po topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Al Din dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Al Din!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Po had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Din.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Po bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Din's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Po missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Po loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din connects with a good right hand that stumbles Po. Po circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Din has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
A head kick misses from Po.
Po seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din. #T2#
Al Din fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Din with the inside leg kick.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Po thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Al Din thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Po's knee momentarily.
Po looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Al Din thinks about the counter body kick.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Din avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Po misses its target.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Po off balance momentarily.
Po lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Po.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po throws a head kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Po was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Po misses with a body kick.
Po jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Po avoids a kick to the body.
Po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po checks a leg kick.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Po.
Al Din motions for Po to come forward. Al Din throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Po throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Al Din misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.#T2#
Al Din throws a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a solid body kick.
Al Din throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po misses with a body shot.
Al Din is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Po with a body shot.
Al Din dips to his left and cracks Po with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Din.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Al Din tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Din counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po misses with a looping right.
Al Din steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Po.#T4#
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Po throws a wild body kick that Al Din sees coming a mile off.
Po throws a series of punches but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Po is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Po throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Po looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Al Din tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Po manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Po with a jab.
Po paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Po!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Badr Al Din seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Po moves out of range of the body kick.
Po stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Din is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
A jab from Al Din misses.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po throws a big counter combination but Al Din scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Al Din throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Al Din takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din throws a low kick but Po moves out of range easily.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
It looked like Po was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Din.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Po lands a right hook 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!
Po misses with a body shot
letting Al Din counter with a right hand. #T3#
Po looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din steps in with a hook that catches Po right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Al Din follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Po looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garuda cracks Al Din with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din 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.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din counters with a body kick.
Al Din defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Din finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Al Din. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Al Din throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Din.
Garuda jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Garuda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Din as he connects with a hook.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Al Din.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Din.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda throws a front kick aimed at Al Din's knee but Al Din avoids it well.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
No joy there for Al Din, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Al Din tests Garuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din throws a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Al Din counters with a crisp one two that drops Garuda! Al Din thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garuda to his feet! Garuda is in big trouble!#ROC2#Garuda is rocked!
Al Din slips a straight right by Garuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Din misses.
Oh Garuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda backing away here, and Al Din unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garuda throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Garuda seems to have got his legs back now.
Garuda ducks into an uppercut from Al Din and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Din.
Al Din takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Al Din misses.
Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Din blocks it well.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson slips a straight right by Al Din.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson tries to bum rush Al Din with a series of wild strikes but Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily.
Bronson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din checks a low kick from Bronson.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Din.
Bronson throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bronson backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Al Din takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Al Din finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Al Din throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Din steps away.
Al Din throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Al Din moves out of range as Bronson strikes.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab from Bronson.
Al Din misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson 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!
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Din slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Din is able to avoid easily.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Bronson takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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.#R2#
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson slips a straight right by Al Din.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Bronson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Din's head backwards.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T2#
Bronson punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Bronson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din lands with a cross.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Din lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din connects with a nice looking jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Al Din. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Din.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Din.
Mfer wants to counter with a clinch but Al Din pushes him away.
Al Din has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Al Din lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din slips under a jab from Mfer.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Al Din.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Al Din counters with a quick kick to the body but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.#T1#
Mfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer checks the leg kick.
Al Din moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Mfer connects with the punch.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Al Din's ribs.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Din in the body.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Al Din with an uppercut!
Crunch! Mfer slams his shin into Al Din's torso.
Mfer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mfer throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Mfer scores with a push kick.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
Al Din sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Din avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throws a front kick that sends Mfer stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din misses with a leg kick.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with an uppercut.
Al Din throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Din is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mfer duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Al Din misses #CL2#
and Mfer counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Al Din breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Al Din takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Al Din misses the jab.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer defending well as Al Din loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din 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.
Mfer scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Din manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mfer is able to avoid easily.
Al Din swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range. #T3#
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Din!
A big left from Mfer misses.
Al Din scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Din lands an overhand right.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Mfer cracks Al Din with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a looping right.#T4#
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Mfer misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Din is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
Al Din looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mfer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Donk. Mfer catches Al Din right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Mfer misses.
A big right from Al Din misses.
A good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mfer is able to avoid easily.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bull Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Din misses the jab.
Mfer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Al Din scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Bull Mfer's cut even more.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.
Al Din tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer jabs at Al Din's body.
A jab from Mfer misses.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Al Din.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Al Din tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Al Din slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Din swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Al Din.
Mfer thumps Al Din with a low kick.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Al Din scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din lands with a nice body punch.

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 Badr Al Din.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a left to the body.
Al Din has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din's hands.
Al Din looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Din misses with a hook.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Al Din clinches up against the cage.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Tsuruta jabs at Al Din's body.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Al Din is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta 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.
Al Din jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuruta's knee momentarily.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Din backs up 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!
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T1#
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Al Din.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Al Din wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Al Din's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Al Din slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta cracks Al Din with an open hand slap.
Al Din moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Al Din'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#
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Din off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Al Din with an uppercut!
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to get into range but Al Din steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tsuruta! 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! Al Din scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
A very excited looking Badr Al Din 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: SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Al Din throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor tries a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Papi Tantor 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.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din thuds his shin into the meat of Tantor's side.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.#T1#
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tantor throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Din checks it well.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tantor avoids it.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor 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.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good, hard body kick but Tantor shrugs it off.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor connects with a body shot.#T3#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Din moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Al Din. Beautiful body shot.
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
A low kick lands for Tantor. #T4#
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Din misses with a hook
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Din tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Tantor throws a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor tries to move into range but Al Din moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Al Din blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tantor tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tantor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Tantor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor. #T2#
Al Din is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Al Din feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tantor sprawling to the canvas! Tantor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al Din finish him?!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Din misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tantor tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tantor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din misses the jab.#T4#
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
A clash of legs there as Al Din blocks the low kick.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Al Din 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Al Din coming out on top.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Tantor stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Al Din's legs.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Al Din's leg. Al Din is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Al Din down. #T3#
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
As Tantor backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Al Din takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Al Din darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tantor 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
During a confident post fight interview, Papi Tantor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din
Date: Jun 07, 2021

#R1#
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Good leg kick by Whymer.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Jab by Whymer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whymer. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Al Din looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Al Din moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Whymer lands a nice shot that snaps Al Din's head back.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Din.
A cross from Whymer lands.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Al Din shapes to counter with a head kick.
Al Din's coach down at Convicted Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Din's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Whymer throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Whymer misses the target.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Whymer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Din misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Whymer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Whymer does it's job there.
Whymer digs a good hook to Al Din's body.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Al Din's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
A jab from Al Din misses.
Al Din misses with a low kick. #T3#
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whymer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whymer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whymer misses with a straight right.
Whymer stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Al Din blocks a head kick by Whymer.
Whymer backing away here, and Al Din unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Whymer with a nice cross.#T4#
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Whymer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Al Din appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whymer slips a jab from Al Din.
Whymer clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Al Din slips a jab from Whymer.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Just Whymer has been cut.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Din. Whymer shrugs it off though.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din throws a push kick but Whymer slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Al Din avoids it.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Al Din steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Whymer coming out on top.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Din can do to turn this around?
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Al Din might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Good exchange - Whymer coming out on top.
Whymer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Din takes a step back to recover.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Whymer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whymer throws a good cross that connects.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body. Al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whymer lands a nice shot that snaps Al Din's head back. #T3#
Whymer misses with a body shot
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAl Din.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whymer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer throws a leg kick which misses Al Din's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Din tries to avoid it.
Whymer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Whymer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Whymer with a nice cross.
Al Din's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Whymer.
Al Din throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whymer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Whymer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whymer misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whymer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Whymer misses.
Whymer misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whymer with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Whymer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Al Din throws a fast counter high kick but Whymer manages to duck under it in time.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Al Din moves out of range.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Whymer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Whymer jabs at Al Din's body.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Whymer misses with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Al Din tries to move into range but Whymer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer connects with an inside leg kick.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Whymer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whymer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Whymer punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whymer thinking.
Al Din blocks the body kick.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Al Din lands with a cross.
Whymer throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Al Din gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Whymer manages to break the clinch.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Whymer punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Jab, jab by Whymer - just one landing.
Whymer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whymer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Din feints and then cracks Whymer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whymer down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whymer misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a body kick. #T1#
Whymer moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Whymer steps away.
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Whymer's leg. Whymer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Al Din is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Whymer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whymer misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a body kick that stops Whymer in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer 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.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Whymer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whymer.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whymer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Whymer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Whymer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Din has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whymer.
Whymer tries to move into range but Al Din moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whymer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Al Din has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Al Din takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
Al Din is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Both fighters circling a little - Whymer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whymer.#CL2#
Al Din takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Whymer on the inside.
Whymer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Whymer.
A short left from Al Din.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Whymer breaks the clinch.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Whymer scores with a one two! Al Din had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Whymer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Din.
Whymer feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Whymer misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Din off the cage and back into range.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer with a jab.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whymer scores with a nice head 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!
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Din on the side of the head.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din 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#
Whymer throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Din wants to clinch up but Whymer keeps it at a distance.
Whymer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Al Din's torso.
Whymer motions for Al Din to come forward. Whymer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whymer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whymer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Just Whymer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Slayin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Din eats them both and turns towards Slayin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Al Din releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Decent striking displayed by Slayin there.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Slayin.
Sloppy strikes from Al Din. Those never looked like landing.
Slayin connects with a jab.
Al Din cracks Slayin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Slayin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Slayin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayin. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Al Din.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Nice body punch from Al Din.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Slayin scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Slayin's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Din keeps Slayin at a distance using the push kick.
Al Din lands a body shot.
Al Din scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayin. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slayin swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slayin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slayin motions for Al Din to come forward. Slayin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Din blocks a head kick by Slayin.
Al Din fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayin lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Slayin misses.
Al Din throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Al Din walks into a straight right hand from Slayin.
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Slayin throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Slayin throws a leg kick
and Al Din makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slayin really felt that one!
Al Din lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Rhymin Slayin has been cut.
Al Din swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slayin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Slayin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slayin jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Slayin has Al Din up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Din wants to get back to striking at distance but Slayin won't allow it.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Din digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Din is defending well for now.
Al Din blocking some punches.
Slayin misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Al Din's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayin throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
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!
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slayin is breathing heavily.
Slayin throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Good shot there by Al Din.
Al Din lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Al Din lands a big uppercut and Slayin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slayin looks OK. Al Din waves Slayin back to his feet!
Al Din keeps Slayin at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din 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#
Al Din is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Slayin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Slayin is out cold! Al Din holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
A victorious Badr Al Din thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mfer takes a step back to recover.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Din missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Mfer instigates a clinch.
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Din's efforts to push away.
Al Din jumps guard but Mfer stands there with Al Din around his waist. Al Din gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mfer throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Mfer tries to stall but Al Din uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC#
Al Din's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer thinks about the counter body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.#CL2#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Din, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Din.
Al Din lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Din blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Mfer.
Mfer has Al Din pressed against the cage.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Al Din lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head.
Al Din wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Din wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Al Din breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Din misses with a body kick.#T3#
Mfer misses the jab.
Al Din lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crunch! Al Din slams his shin into Mfer's torso.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Din swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Din connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Din lands a jab.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Din takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Al Din blocks the low kick.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Al Din misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Mfer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a counter combo.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Mfer cracks Al Din with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer tries to clinch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Mfer off balance momentarily.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Al Din.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Mfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Al Din moved away.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mfer! #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Al Din.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mfer throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Mfer throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Din. That did some damage!#T2#
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Mfer moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.#T3#
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Al Din.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Al Din sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din jabs at Mfer's body.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Din keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Al Din tries to land a leg kick but Mfer saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Al Din throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Din swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Al Din thuds his shin into the meat of Mfer's side.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Din cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din scores with a nice body kick.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Al Din throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Al Din avoids a kick to the body.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Mfer misses with a body shot
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Din throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Din is able to avoid easily.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Al Din.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Din.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Al Din's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a body kick that stops Mfer in his tracks momentarily.
Mfer 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.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Din blocks the body kick.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Al Din avoids a kick to the body.
Al Din scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Al Din.
A cross from Al Din lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Din connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Al Din blocks a jab.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Al Din pushes him off.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Din should have avoided that one.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Din paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Al Din with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Mfer moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din delivers a nice body kick.
Mfer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mfer tries to land a body kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Al Din.
Mfer tries to clinch but Al Din is having none of it.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Din.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Din throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer checks a leg kick nicely.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Mfer checks a low kick from Al Din.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din keeps the fight on the outside.
Mfer scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Din has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Syn Whymer vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Garuda 's knee.
Garuda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.#T1#
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Al Din. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Din.
Al Din swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garuda counters with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garuda lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Garuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.#T2#
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garuda in his tracks.
Garuda 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.
Garuda throws an off balance right hand
letting Al Din counter with a right hand. #T3#
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Garuda moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Din moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Garuda motions for Al Din to come forward. Garuda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Garuda 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.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Din!
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
And Al Din counters with a quick kick to the body but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garuda scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Garuda.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
A big right from Al Din misses.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Din connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Garuda misses the body punch
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Garuda misses with a low kick as Al Din jumps back.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a solid body kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab. #T4#
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a leg kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Al Din lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda scores with the left hand. Al Din knows he should have avoided that one.
Garuda thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Garuda throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Garuda had a free shot at his head there.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Garuda lands with a hook. Al Din tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Al Din.
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din slips a straight right by Garuda.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Al Din finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Garuda misses.
A low kick lands for Al Din.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Al Din dips to his left and cracks Garuda with an uppercut!
Garuda scores with a jab.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garuda tries to clinch up.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Garuda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Al Din throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garuda 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 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Kilpatrick throws a wild body kick that Al Din sees coming a mile off.
Al Din swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Kilpatrick - just one landing.
Kilpatrick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kilpatrick blocks it well.
Al Din takes one on the button.#CL#
Kilpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Al Din.
A short uppercut from Kilpatrick. #TD#
Kilpatrick has Al Din pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kilpatrick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Al Din tumbling to the mat - Kilpatrick dives into Al Din's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Al Din throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick is in close to Al Din's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kilpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Al Din looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Din is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpatrick 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kilpatrick trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick landing some decent shots from guard.
Al Din keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass. #T2#
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Din is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Din is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpatrick with a nice head shot there.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Din trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpatrick is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Al Din is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpatrick connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Al Din blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Al Din is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick distracts Al Din with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Al Din is trying to control the position but Kilpatrick postures up. #SUB2#
Al Din is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kilpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Din has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Al Din looking for a triangle here. Kilpatrick is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Din pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kilpatrick is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Badr Al Din!
During a confident post fight interview, Badr Al Din thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Din counters with a good, hard body kick but Tsuruta shrugs it off.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuruta off balance momentarily.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Al Din.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din 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.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Al Din moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Tsuruta.
Al Din lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Al Din with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Al Din uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Al Din avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee. #T4#
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
Al Din slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses #KD2#
and Al Din counters with a nice right hand that sends Tsuruta toppling to the canvas! Tsuruta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Al Din finish him?!
Tsuruta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Al Din pounces like a tiger and cracks Tsuruta with a vicious hook! Tsuruta is down but not out! Al Din follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Rubenstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubenstein missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rubenstein misses the shot to the body.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.
Jab by Al Din.
Rubenstein misses with a hook
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubenstein throws a lazy head kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Rubenstein 's knee.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubenstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din scores with a body shot. #T1#
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubenstein misses with a wild combination.
Rubenstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the body
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubenstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Rubenstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din tries a quick counter leg kick but Rubenstein is wise to it.
Rubenstein throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rubenstein throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Rubenstein's leg. Rubenstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Din thumps Rubenstein with a low kick.
Rubenstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Din listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Rubenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din motions for Rubenstein to come forward. Al Din throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Din steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Din 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.
Rubenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubenstein throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubenstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rubenstein is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din cracks Rubenstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rubenstein falls to his knees and Al Din doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
A very excited looking Badr Al Din 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: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Whymer pushes Al Din away with a front kick.
Whymer throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Whymer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whymer.
A jab from Whymer does it's job there.
Whymer lands with a shot to the body.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Din is breathing heavily.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Whymer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whymer 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whymer thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer misses with a straight right.
Al Din throws an off balance right hand
enabling Whymer to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Whymer cracks Al Din with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Al Din tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Whymer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Al Din is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Whymer!
An out of breath Just Whymer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer 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.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Din is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Mfer jabs at Al Din's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Al Din 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.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Al Din checks a low kick from Mfer.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Al Din down. #T2#
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Din if he has to take too many more of those.
Mfer tries to clinch up.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Jab by Al Din.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a body punch
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din slips under a jab from Mfer.
Al Din lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Din is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Mfer. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Din leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Al Din tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Al Din back against the cage.
Al Din blocks an elbow strike.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Mfer gets through Al Din's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Al Din lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Mfer lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head. #T4#
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer digs a right hand into Al Din's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Din's gas tank.
Al Din blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mfer.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Al Din lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer presses Al Din against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Din is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Din.
Al Din working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Din tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer trying to stall but Al Din improves his position.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Din.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Din.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick there by Al Din.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Din thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.#T1#
Mfer throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Din.#T2#
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mfer clinches up with Al Din and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Din avoids a wild elbow strike from Mfer.
A short left from Mfer.
Bull Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Al Din tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Al Din back against the cage.
Al Din lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Al Din.
Mfer gets through Al Din's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Din lands a nice uppercut.
Al Din tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Din throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Din lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.#T3#
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mfer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Din's brow.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Al Din lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Din working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Al Din.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Al Din lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Din throws a head punch that misses.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Al Din.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din. #T4#
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body 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!
Al Din blocks an uppercut.
Al Din tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
Al Din blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands an elbow inside that Al Din shrugs off. #CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Mfer.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer cracks Al Din with a nice body shot.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mfer stalling the fight.
Al Din lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Al Din jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Al Din's defenses.
Al Din 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.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Al Din lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Din moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer lands with a hook. Al Din tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Din misses with the body kick
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Al Din's head back.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.#T3#
Al Din takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Mfer.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Al Din's defenses.
Al Din swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Al Din's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Din tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.#T4#
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer wants to clinch.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Din is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Mfer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bull Mfer made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Al Din rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Al Din's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Din.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Built had a free shot at his head there.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Built moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Al Din fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Built thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.#T2#
Built misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice body shot.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built motions for Al Din to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a nice kick to the body.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Din - that will leave a mark! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built stalls.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Built breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Din.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built tries to land a body kick
and Al Din counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a hook but Built blocks it.
A low kick lands for Al Din.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Din's knee momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Al Din
and Built counters with a leg kick.
Al Din lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Built. #T1#
Al Din tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Din.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Al Din scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Din lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al Din lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Built misses with a body shot
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by Al Din.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Built lands with a straight right. Al Din didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Al Din misses. #CL2#
Built moves into range and clinches up with Al Din.
Al Din tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Al Din back against the cage.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Al Din lands a body punch. #T4#
Al Din lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Yormomza Built spoke after the fight, saying 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Al Din lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance. #T1#
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cobb avoids it.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Al Din. #T2#
Al Din throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.#CL#
Al Din forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Al Din is controlling the position.
Cobb tries to break free but Al Din pushes him back against the cage.
Al Din working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Cobb is trying to push Al Din away but Al Din has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Din prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.#T3#
Al Din cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Al Din misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a jab.
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!
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al Din bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb 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.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Al Din lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb 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.#CL#
Al Din moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Din keeps control of Cobb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.#CL#
Al Din gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Din throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Al Din lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb is trying to push Al Din away but Al Din has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Al Din tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Al Din back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Al Din is rocked!#CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
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!
Cobb throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.#CL#
Al Din fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Din lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Din.
Cobb misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Al Din slips under a jab from Cobb.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Din goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Din's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Al Din closes the distance and clinches.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Din. Cobb shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Al Din has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Al Din keeps control of Cobb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Din has Cobb pressed against the cage, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Din throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Cobb is trying to push Al Din away but Al Din has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din.
A short right from Al Din.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Din lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Al Din lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Al Din goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Din. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Al Din counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Al Din lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!#T3#
Al Din cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Al Din's head back.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.#CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL#
Al Din darts in and clinches Cobb up against the cage.
Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Din keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cobb's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb lands a jab to Al Din's midsection.
Wallace Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Al Din tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Al Din back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Al Din is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb knocks out Al Din with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cobb before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cobb picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Wallace Cobb 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: Syn 718
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din 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.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore avoids the head kick by Al Din.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore checks a low kick from Al Din.
Al Din swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
Moore throwing strikes but Al Din manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Al Din advances to full mount.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moore regains half guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Al Din, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore wants to improve his position but Al Din is controlling well.
Moore gets full guard.
Al Din stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.#T2#
Moore keeping full guard, as Al Din tries to pass. #SUB2#
Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Al Din to get to half guard.
Moore is looking to control Al Din's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Al Din is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore tries to roll over but Al Din keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Al Din is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din wants to free his trapped foot but Moore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Din seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Al Din sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore wants to improve his position but Al Din is controlling well.
Al Din content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore slips a straight right by Al Din.
Moore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Din.
Moore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Din defends it well.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Al Din. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Din.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Al Din - that's a beauty! Moore is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Al Din can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
Badr Al Din seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Carl Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Magufuli I V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magufuli I V lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din throws a right hand that Magufuli I V ducks under and follows up with a left that Magufuli I V also avoids with ease.
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Din walks into a stiff left hand from Magufuli I V.
Sloppy strikes from Magufuli I V. Those never looked like landing.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Al Din misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Magufuli I V misses.
Al Din plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Al Din moves out of range. #T3#
A solid body kick from Al Din.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
A nice combination there by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Al Din.
Magufuli I V throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din wants to slow Magufuli I V down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Magufuli I V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Al Din is having none of it.
Al Din moves forwards but Magufuli I V connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Magufuli I V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Din counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magufuli I V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Din finds it's way round the side to connect with Magufuli I V's head.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magufuli I V throws a series of punches but Al Din avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Magufuli I V misses.
Magufuli I V throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Al Din lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Din connects with a body shot.#T1#
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magufuli I V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Din. That did some damage!
Magufuli I V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
A big right from Magufuli I V misses.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Al Din lands a jab to Magufuli I V's midsection.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magufuli I V might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Magufuli I V throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
As Magufuli I V backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Magufuli I V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magufuli I V scores with a kick to the body.
Al Din misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magufuli I V takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Magufuli I V releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nice body kick from Al Din.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Al Din throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din lands a head kick. Magufuli I V smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magufuli I V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din misses with a low kick. #T1#
Magufuli I V with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magufuli I V blocks the body kick.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a really nice looking cross but Magufuli I V seems unphased.
Al Din scores with the left hand. Magufuli I V knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Al Din lunges at Magufuli I V with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magufuli I V's hand.
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Magufuli I V.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Din counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V sizes up Al Din with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magufuli I V throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Al Din.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Magufuli I V.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely 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!
Donk. Al Din catches Magufuli I V right on the button with a cross.
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Magufuli I V's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Magufuli I V counter with a right hand.
Magufuli I V looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Din lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Al Din moves into range and clinches up with Magufuli I V.#T1#
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
A short right from Al Din on the inside.
Al Din tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
Al Din lands a body punch.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Din jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magufuli I V walks away with a smile on his face. Al Din gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Magufuli I V has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Al Din is looking to slow Magufuli I V down with leg kicks. #T2#
Al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Magufuli I V blocks the leg kick.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Magufuli I V looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Magufuli I V just gets out of the way.
Magufuli I V throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Din.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Din!
Al Din fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Al Din shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magufuli I V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Magufuli I V fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Din wants to clinch up but Magufuli I V keeps it at a distance.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Magufuli I V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Din. That snapped Magufuli I V's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din avoids the head kick by Magufuli I V.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din. #T1#
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Magufuli I V shakes it off.#T2#
Al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magufuli I V stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magufuli I V 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Magufuli I V avoided it.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Din manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Magufuli I V 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.#CL2#
Magufuli I V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Al Din lands with a short shot to the head.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magufuli I V just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Al Din lands a nice uppercut.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC: Last One Out..
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kawamata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Kawamata misses with a straight left.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Din.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kawamata's knee momentarily.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A head kick by Kawamata misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata takes one on the button.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Kawamata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawamata 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.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Kawamata with a jab.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawamata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kawamata 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.
Al Din stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawamata lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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.#R2#
Al Din lands a jab.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Al Din slips a jab from Kawamata.
As Kawamata backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Kawamata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.#T2#
Kawamata throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Kawamata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.#T3#
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kawamata does it's job there.#T4#
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Al Din.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din throws a big counter combination but Kawamata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Al Din counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Al Din lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Al Din 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 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din is the new light heavyweight champion!
Badr Al Din 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: GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Krampus misses the target.
Krampus scores with a punch to the head.
Al Din scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Al Din steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krampus. That one must have hurt.
Krampus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Krampus shoots in and bounces Al Din off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Krampus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Din is trying to keep Krampus in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krampus controls the pace.
Krampus works over Al Din with some ground and pound from guard.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.#T1#
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
Krampus lands a couple of digs.
Krampus being controlled here momentarily.
Krampus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Din looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Din, not yet.
Krampus postures up in Al Din's guard and throws a big left but Al Din blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Din working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krampus.
Krampus postures up in Al Din's guard and throws a big left but Al Din blocks it.
Krampus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Din pulls Krampus in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al Din utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krampus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Din utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Din 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##SUB2#
Al Din is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krampus 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.#SUB2#
Al Din is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krampus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Din. #T3##SUB2#
Al Din is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Krampus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Krampus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Din can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krampus controls the position.
Al Din is looking for a sweep.
Al Din has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krampus is working Al Din over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krampus cracks Al Din with a big right hand but Al Din just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krampus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Din is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus is trying to ground and pound but Al Din uses the momentary lack of control by Krampus to regain half guard.
Al Din on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Krampus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Din throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krampus counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Krampus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Din jabs Krampus right on the nose. Krampus blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Krampus.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Din can do to turn this around?
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krampus looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din fails to land with a series of punches.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Krampus.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krampus.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krampus in his tracks. #CUT2#Dexter Krampus's cut is getting worse.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampus throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Al Din swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din stuffs the takedown attempt from Krampus. Krampus gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krampus throws out the jab.
Krampus catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krampus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din tries to score with a low kick but Krampus moves his leg out of the way.
Krampus has a takedown stuffed.
Krampus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Al Din tries to sprawl but Krampus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Krampus seems to be working for a kimura but Al Din defends the submission attempt.
Krampus throwing shots but Al Din is blocking nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Din has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krampus is working away from the top position though.
Al Din is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Din is trying is best to control the position here.
Krampus wants to control but Al Din is keeping him busy.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Din trying to control from the bottom.
Krampus trying to control from half guard but Al Din is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Krampus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krampus misses with an uppercut.
Al Din takes a swing at Krampus's ribcage but misses.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Krampus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Badr Al Din is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krampus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Krampus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Din's guard.
Al Din wants to control the position but Krampus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Krampus is stalling here. Al Din is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krampus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Din has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din controls the position from side control.
Krampus tries to escape but Al Din is in control.
Krampus is not content to let Al Din control the position. #SUB2#
Al Din wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krampus, who protects the arm 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 Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Krampus scores with a nice right hand.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krampus shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Din sprawls well. He's pushed Krampus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Din checks a low kick from Krampus.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Din misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Din as he connects with a hook.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Al Din throws a hook but Krampus avoids it easily.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din cracks Krampus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Al Din catches Krampus right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Dexter Krampus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krampus throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Krampus lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Din delivers a nice body kick.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krampus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Krampus's head.
Krampus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din jabs Krampus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krampus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din lands with an uppercut that bounces Krampus off the cage and back into range.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Al Din.#CUT2#Jeez, Dexter Krampus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krampus needs to keep his hands up - Al Din had a free shot at his head there.
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Krampus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krampus blocks a jab.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krampus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Din drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krampus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Krampus steps away.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krampus counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din checks the leg kick.
Al Din jabs Krampus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Din scores with a jab. Krampus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
After the fight, Badr Al Din 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: GAMMA#835 Kodja v Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Al Din.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din throws a series of strikes that have Smith Jr backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Al Din jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Smith Jr 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.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din connects with the punch.
It looks like Al Din has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr 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.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Al Din lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Din misses with a wild combination.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Al Din slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Smith Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Al Din scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Smith Jr was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Din checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Al Din is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Al Din throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Some wild striking there from Al Din.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Din is wise to it.#T2#
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Smith Jr jumps back.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Al Din is looking for a counter combo.
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Din wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Al Din connects with the punch.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith Jr looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din scores with a body shot.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith Jr avoided it.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din lands with a cross.
Al Din throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Al Din connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Din 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din 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: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Al Din defending well as Brent loads up on a big left hand.
Brent throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Brent scores with a nice head shot.
Al Din 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.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Brent didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent 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.
Brent connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Din slips a jab from Brent.
Brent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Din throws a low kick but Brent moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.#T1#
Brent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brent throws a fast counter high kick but Al Din manages to duck under it in time.
Brent misses with an uppercut.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brent does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brent.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brent with a nice calf kick.
Brent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brent ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brent throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Brent counters with a head kick that drops Al Din to the mat! Al Din scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brent connects with a body shot.
Al Din throws a low kick but Brent moves out of range easily.
Brent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Brent thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Brent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brent throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brent cracks Al Din with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brent throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up David Brent's cut even more.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brent throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Brent misses the target. #T4#
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Brent 's knee.
Brent cracks Al Din with a good jab.
Brent cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din scores with a kick to the body.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brent.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brent tries to work over Al Din's front leg with a kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din drops his hands momentarily and Brent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Brent throws a right hand that Al Din ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Din also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Brent 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#
Brent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brent tries a head kick but it misses.
Brent jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Brent misses with a hook.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brent misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brent throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brent throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Brent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Din finds it's way round the side to connect with Brent's head. #ROC#
Brent is rocked!
Brent lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din defending well as Brent loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Brent throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Al Din takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David Brent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Brent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Al Din was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Din fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brent is trying to break the clinch but Al Din is controlling him.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Din lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brent.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din. #CUT#
The cut above David Brent's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Al Din misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Al Din.
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Brent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Brent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Brent misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brent is breathing heavily.
Al Din throws a shot to the body.
Brent walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Din.
Brent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din dances in with a quick combination. Brent is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Al Din snaps Brent's head back. Brent stumbles backwards against the cage. Al Din steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Brent's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Brent just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Al Din throws a leg kick that misses.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
As Page backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Al Din misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Al Din 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page checks the leg kick.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.#TD2#
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Din sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Al Din trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Al Din works his way to full guard. Good work.
Page landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Din throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page distracts Al Din with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page pushing down on Al Din's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Din on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Din with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #SUB#
Al Din looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Al Din avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Din moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page passes Al Din's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Al Din defends it. #T3#
Al Din wants to get back to full guard.
Page working Al Din over with strikes. #SUB#
Al Din is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Al Din is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Din actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Al Din's temple.
Al Din is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Din tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.#T4#
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Al Din wants to get back to full guard.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Din gets back to full guard.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Din has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page is working Al Din over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Al Din is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page working over Al Din with some ground and pound. Al Din looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Din tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Din is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Al Din taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Al Din's head.
Oh Al Din is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page scores with a big shot! Al Din's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Al Din! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

Event: GAMMA#819 Rones v Wrexham
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Al Din gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Din checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus works Al Din's body with a nice hook.
Al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a left to the body.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
Al Din defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - Al Din had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a good low kick that Al Din was not able to check.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus cracks Al Din with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Lõhmus avoided it.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Din shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a good, hard body kick but Lõhmus shrugs it off.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Din connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Al Din slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Din scores with a push kick.
Lõhmus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus misses with a body punch
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Din under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus lands a head kick. Al Din smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Al Din moved away.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
A jab from Al Din misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Lõhmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus works Al Din's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Al Din takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Din should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din lands with a hook. Lõhmus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din pushes Lõhmus away with a front kick.
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.#T1#
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Din is wise to it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a nice right hand.
Lõhmus jabs at Al Din's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
As Lõhmus backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Al Din, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Din seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lõhmus 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din scores with a push kick.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Din misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Nice cross by Lõhmus.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Al Din cracks the inside of Lõhmus's front leg.
Lõhmus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus walks into a stiff left hand from Al Din.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din is looking for a counter combo.
Al Din shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lõhmus eats them both and turns towards Al Din to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lõhmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Dins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Din slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Good work by Lõhmus as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that Al Din ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Din also avoids with ease.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Din throws a chopping leg kick but Lõhmus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lõhmus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Din's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Din checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Al Din's legs.
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Al Din's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well. #T1#
Lõhmus cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a big head kick but Lõhmus shrugs it off.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Din shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lõhmus lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lõhmus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Din's calf.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Lõhmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Lõhmus tries to work over Al Din's front leg with a kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Din throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Al Din moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
Al Din throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target. #T4#
Lõhmus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Din eats them both and turns towards Lõhmus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Lõhmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Al Din looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
After winning the bout, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Al Din lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Din blocks it well.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Din.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Decent striking displayed by Al Din there.#CUT#
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Din, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Jnr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Din misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Jnr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din 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.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
No joy there for MacArthur Jnr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
Al Din throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Al Din.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the button.
Al Din stuns MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the head.
Al Din misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
MacArthur Jnr takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Jnr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Din working aggressively here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Din backwards. #T3##BC#
Al Din's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Din.
MacArthur Jnr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din lands with a hook. MacArthur Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Al Din misses.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr keeps Al Din at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Din throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick. #CL2#
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards. #BC#
Al Din breaks the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Din.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert MacArthur Jnr 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#
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Al Din is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Din.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Al Din takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Din throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased. #T2#
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Al Din tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Al Din back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Al Din is rocked!#CUT2#
Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Oh Al Din is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Din misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr 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 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
An out of breath Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Enchãrya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Enchãrya 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.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din lands the left hand.
A combination from Al Din does no damage.
Enchãrya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Din will feel that in the morning.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enchãrya connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Enchãrya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enchãrya's head backwards.
Enchãrya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enchãrya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enchãrya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Enchãrya counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enchãrya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Din thinking.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Enchãrya's knee but Enchãrya avoids it well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Enchãrya finds it's way through Al Din's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enchãrya. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enchãrya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp right that sends Al Din to the canvas! Enchãrya follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
During a confident post fight interview, Damagon Enchãrya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#804 Conservative v Spike
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din misses with an uppercut.
Al Din throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole looks to land a combination but Al Din avoids it well.
Al Din rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Al Din keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Din defends it well.
Cole catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Cole lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Din connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Cole scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Din tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Din sneaks back into half guard.
Al Din controlling the position well.
Al Din taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole winds up and cracks Al Din with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole throwing shots but Al Din is blocking nicely.
Al Din moves into full guard.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Din is trying to keep Cole in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole wants to control from the top but Al Din keeps moving.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Al Din's brow.
Al Din looking to control.
Cole 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. #T3#
Al Din working a defensive guard here.
Cole cracks Al Din with a solid left hand.
Al Din will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Al Din is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Al Din looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Din not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Din throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Al Din is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Din looks to land a combination. Cole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cole has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cole.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole 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!
#R2#
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Al Din misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole. #SUB#
Al Din is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Din's head.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Din's head.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Al Din looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cole is defending well. Al Din quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cole has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Al Din celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 340 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 1849 p4p, 210 weight class). Al Din comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING BACK. Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

187 cm
27 yrs
209 lbs

215 cm
31 yrs
244 lbs

Al Din

Coe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Badr Al Din! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Coe pulls guard effortlessly.

Al Din is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coe has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Din (0) vs (2) Coe
Al Din working a defensive guard here.
Coe trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.

Al Din working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din working a defensive guard here.

Al Din looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe postures up.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.

Coe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Al Din working for a triangle but Coe defends it easily.
Al Din is trying to keep Coe in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Din is retaining full guard.
Coe trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Al Din might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe looking to pass the guard.

Al Din looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Din (0) vs (5) Coe
Al Din tries to bench press Coe off him but Coe keeps the position.
Coe trying to control the position but Al Din is working away.
Al Din being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Coe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coe trying to control the action but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Coe just content to control the position.
Al Din is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Din is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Al Din actively working from the bottom here.
Coe is trying to control. Al Din wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Din is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Din does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Din keeps working.

Al Din looking for submissions off his back.
Coe is pressing down on Al Din's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Din is holding on for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Al Din is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Din is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe not doing much here.

Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Din trying to control here.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Al Din is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Din manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coe pushes down on Al Din's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coe wants to control but Al Din is keeping him busy.

Al Din actively working from the bottom here.

Coe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Al Din defends the submission attempt.
Coe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Al Din is working away.
Al Din wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Din tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.

Al Din is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Coe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Din (0) vs (8) Coe
Al Din wants to control but Coe is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Din tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe content just to control the position here.

Coe is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Din frees his head quite easily.
Coe trying to control but Al Din is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Din wants to hold on but Coe pushes him away.
Al Din is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe controlling from mount.
Coe can't control as he wanted to and Al Din manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Al Din wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Al Din trying to hold on to Coe's head to control him but Coe postures up.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Al Din is working away.
Coe stalling.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe prevents Al Din from improving his position.
Al Din is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Din is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Din wants to control but Coe is keeping busy.
Al Din wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is trying to control. Al Din wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Al Din looking for submissions off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Din wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Al Din is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Al Din is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Al Din defends it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Din wants to get back to full guard.
Al Din moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Din (0) vs (11) Coe
Coe in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Coe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Din can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 11 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Allan Coe waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Williams (ranked 1862 p4p, 232 weight class) and Badr Al Din (ranked 340 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Din's choice of entrance music: RUNNING BACK. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

198 cm
24 yrs
214 lbs

187 cm
27 yrs
209 lbs

Williams

Al Din

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Badr Al Din!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Al Din's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Al Din
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams passes Al Din's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Din sees it coming and defends easily.

Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Al Din actively working from the bottom here.

Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Din doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.

Al Din looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams is looking for a kimura but Al Din is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Al Din defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Al Din has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Al Din! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Badr Al Din!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Dundee moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Dundee lands a jab.
Dundee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Dundee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dundee tries to clinch but Al Din is having none of it.
Al Din definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dundee scores with a leg kick.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Dundee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dundee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Dundee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dundee.
Good work by Dundee as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dundee's head.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Dundee moved away.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dundee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Din throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Al Din on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dundee. Dundee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Dundee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Al Din throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dundee off balance momentarily.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dundee counters with a thumping low kick.
Dundee misses the jab.#T2#
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dundee moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Al Din thumps Dundee with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Din misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Al Din.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
Al Din fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Dundee.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Dundee thuds his right hand into Al Din's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee wants to counter with a clinch but Al Din pushes him away.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dundee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Dundee jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Din lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dundee at a distance.
Dundee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dundee in his tracks.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Al Din moves out of range as Dundee strikes.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dundee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Dundee.
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dundee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dundee. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Dundee. #T4#
Dundee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din throws a low kick, looking for Dundee's leg but Dundee calmly moves out of range.
Dundee throws a solid leg kick but Al Din takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dundee.
Al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dundee is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Dundee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dundee throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dundee in his tracks.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din pushes Dundee away with a front kick.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dundee.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dundee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dundee works over Al Din's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dundee. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Dundee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee slips a jab from Al Din.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee lands with a hook. Al Din tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Al Din feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Dundee throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Dundee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Mick Dundee has been cut.#T1#
Al Din misses with a body shot.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mick Dundee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Al Din keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee dodges the punch combination from Al Din.
Dundee checks a low kick from Al Din.
Al Din cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Dundee tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din throws a lazy head kick
and Dundee counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dundee momentarily.
Al Din checks a low kick from Dundee.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dundee.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Dundee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Al Din counters with a quick kick to the body but Dundee blocks it.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Dundee scores with a nice head shot.
Dundee misses with a looping left.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dundee blocks the leg kick.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dundee avoids it.
Al Din cracks Dundee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Din pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dundee is out of range and Al Din settles back down.
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee misses with a hook.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Dundee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din slips under a jab from Dundee.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dundee ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Dundee tries to counter with a clinch but Al Din shakes him off and moves away.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dundee 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.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din misses with the body kick
and Dundee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Al Din lands an overhand right.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Din paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dundee. Dundee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dundee drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dundee blocks a jab.
A cross from Al Din lands.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dundee jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Dundee avoids it.
Al Din fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Dundee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din lands a right hook to the body.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Dundee moved out of range nicely.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Dundee saw that one coming.
Al Din swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Al Din scores with a kick to the body.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Din lands a nice looking body shot.
Dundee avoids a kick to the body.
Dundee throws a counter combo.
Dundee checks the leg kick.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dundee is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Dundee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dundee off balance momentarily.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee scores with a hook.#T1#
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Al Din keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Al Din finds it's target.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
Dundee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Al Din's belly button to the back.
You can see that Dundee has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Dundee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din swats away the attempt to clinch by Dundee.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dundee swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range. #T2#
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Dundee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Dundee instigates a clinch.
Dundee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Dundee throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din. #BC#
Al Din pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Dundee 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.
Dundee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dundee under the eye.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Al Din 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.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Dundee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dundee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dundee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Din.
Dundee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dundee.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Dundee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dundee tries to avoid it.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dundee connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Dundee stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dundee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
Al Din jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dundee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
A victorious Badr Al Din thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TAFC: Fujimoto v Van Rooy
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Al Din blocks a jab.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Mark.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mark cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mark misses the shot to the body.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Mark moved out of range nicely.
Mark scores with a hook.
Mark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mark missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Mark.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mark.
Mark avoids the body shot from Al Din.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Mark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Mark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Mark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Din feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
Al Din blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Mark throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Good exchange - Mark coming out on top.
Good exchange - Mark coming out on top.
A head kick from Mark lands but Al Din takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din walks into a stiff left hand from Mark.
Mark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mark checks a leg kick.
Al Din misses with a body punch
and Mark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark checks a low kick from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mark throws a series of punches but Al Din avoids them all with ease.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mark misses the shot to the body.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Mark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Mark moved away.
Mark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Mark saw that one coming.
Al Din lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mark throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Mark moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Mark missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Al Din misses with an uppercut
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T3#
Mark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Mark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Din.
Mark throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Mark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark scores with a decent looking hook.
Mark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Mark counters with a lovely shot 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!
Al Din throws a leg kick that misses.
Mark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jab from Mark.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
Al Din tries to clinch but Mark moves out of range.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Mark avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Mark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Al Din moves into range and clinches up with Mark.
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Din won't allow it.
Mark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Din has him pressed against the cage.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Mark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marky Mark will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Din has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mark.
Mark jabs at Al Din's body.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Din. That snapped Mark's head back.
Al Din throws a jab when Mark was well out of range.
Al Din misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Mark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marky Mark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Mark.
Mark scores with a hook to the body. Al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din walks into a left hand.
Al Din tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Al Din.
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!
Mark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Mark lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Din cracks the inside of Mark's front leg.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Mark.
Nice body kick there by Mark.#T1#
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mark.
A solid body kick from Al Din.
Mark is breathing heavily.
Mark feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Mark looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Al Din there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din slips a straight right by Mark.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Mark lands a right hook to the body.
Al Din moves out of range as Mark throws a body kick.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Mark as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mark. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Mark tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Mark back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mark is rocked!
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Mark is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Mark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Mark had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Din moves out of range as Mark strikes.
Mark seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mark.
Mark scores with a leg kick.
You can see that Mark has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mark misses with a looping left.
Mark lands a high kick!
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mark.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Good work by Mark as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Mark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mark - that will leave a mark!
Mark clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Al Din has closed the distance and engaged Mark in a clinch.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Mark lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mark breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Al Din
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mark scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Al Din pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mark is out of range and Al Din settles back down.
Mark scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mark 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
That has opened up Marky Mark's cut even more.
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Mark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Mark misses with the combination.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din motions for Mark to come forward. Al Din throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.
Mark throws a series of punches but Al Din avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Din misses with a two punch combination.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mark.
Mark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Mark jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
Mark throws a good cross that connects.
Al Din checks a low kick from Mark.
A big left from Mark misses.
Mark loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din throws a push kick but Mark slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mark throws a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Mark sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Mark lands a body shot.
Mark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din fakes the leg kick and cracks Mark in the body.
Mark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Din as he connects with a hook.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mark is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Mark checks a leg kick nicely.
Mark moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Mark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Din cracks the inside of Mark's front leg.
Mark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mark duly obliges.
Mark is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Mark connects with a looping right hand.
Mark throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Mark cracks Al Din with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mark scores with a push kick.
Mark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Mark moved away.
Mark ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din tries to land a body kick
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mark misses the shot to the body.
Mark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Mark slams his shin into Al Din's torso.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Mark misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Al Din fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mark.
Mark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Din checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Din walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Din throws a hook but Mark blocks it.
Mark lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mark doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din backing away here, and Mark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Mark.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Mark moves away and avoids it.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Mark takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Mark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mark tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark keeps Al Din at a distance using the push kick.
Al Din attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mark.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
Marky Mark 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: TAFC: Mark v Ispa 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya slips a straight right by Al Din.
An attempted straight right counter from Enchãrya misses the target.
Al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
Enchãrya is breathing heavily.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya 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.
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enchãrya. That did some damage!
Enchãrya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Enchãrya blocks the body kick.
Al Din jabs at Enchãrya's body.
Enchãrya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enchãrya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body
and Enchãrya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Al Din connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enchãrya. Enchãrya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Din throws a shot to the body.
Enchãrya swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.#KD2#
Al Din lands a big uppercut and Enchãrya crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Enchãrya looks OK. Al Din waves Enchãrya back to his feet!#ROC2#
Enchãrya is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Enchãrya! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Trambai moved out of range nicely.
Al Din throws a head kick that misses.
Trambai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trambai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trambai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Trambai tries to bum rush Al Din with a series of wild strikes but Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Al Din.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Trambai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Trambai moved away.
Trambai throws the kick towards the body but Al Din avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Din.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trambai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Din pushes Trambai away with a front kick.
Trambai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Trambai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din thumps Trambai with a low kick.
Trambai avoids a kick to the body.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trambai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trambai. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trambai moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din misses with a hook
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trambai throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Trambai saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trambai.
Al Din dips to his left and cracks Trambai with an uppercut!
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din cracks the inside of Trambai's front leg. #T2#
Trambai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
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!
Al Din connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Trambai sees coming a mile off.
Trambai walks into a left hand.
Al Din pushes Trambai away with a front kick.
Trambai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Trambai.
Trambai throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
Trambai thuds his right hand into Al Din's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trambai checks a leg kick.
Trambai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Din tries to land a body kick
and Trambai counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Trambai down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Din, as that shot connected. #T3#
Trambai misses with a body shot.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Trambai crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Trambai back to his feet!
Good leg kick by Trambai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Trambai crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Trambai back to his feet!#ROC#
Trambai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din wants to slow Trambai down by chopping away at his legs.
Trambai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trambai is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Trambai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trambai feints a counter leg kick.
Trambai seems to have recovered his senses.
Trambai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Din throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Din with a jab.
Trambai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trambai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Al Din gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Trambai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Kuwabara swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuwabara stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Din sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Din throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuwabara.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Al Din #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Al Din escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuwabara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Din is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Din throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Din is pulling down on Kuwabara's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuwabara, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Din has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuwabara has managed to get both his arms back between Al Din's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuwabara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Din to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuwabara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Din pulls down on the head and he's put Kuwabara to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Grill throws a wild body kick that Al Din sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
A clash of legs there as Grill blocks the low kick.
Grill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Din has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Din shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Grill misses the target.
Grill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grill misses with a hook
and Grill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
Grill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a left hand
enabling Grill to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din misses with a head kick.
Grill is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Al Din drops Grill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grill looks back up at him and smiles so Al Din waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Grill is rocked!#T1#
Al Din cracks Grill with a left hook right on the temple and Grill goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Al Din lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Grill is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 1
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
A good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enchãrya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enchãrya keeps Al Din at a distance using the push kick.
Enchãrya avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Enchãrya feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Enchãrya gets tackled into the cage by Al Din. Al Din maintains the clinch.
Enchãrya misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action.
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchãrya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Din lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Enchãrya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enchãrya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Din.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enchãrya.
Al Din tries to pull guard but Enchãrya holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Din drops back down to his feet.
Al Din blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands a right hand.
Enchãrya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Enchãrya on the inside.
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Enchãrya.
A right hand to the body from Enchãrya.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchãrya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Din lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchãrya lands with a light punch inside.
Enchãrya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enchãrya tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din is working Enchãrya over against the cage.
Enchãrya lands a shot to the body.
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Din blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din pushes Enchãrya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Din lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Enchãrya tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Enchãrya back against the cage.
Enchãrya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Din tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchãrya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Din backwards. #T3#
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Al Din blocks an uppercut.
Enchãrya misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Enchãrya as the two fighters clinch.
Al Din tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Din jumps guard but Enchãrya stands there with Al Din around his waist. Al Din gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damagon Enchãrya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Al Din.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchãrya.
Enchãrya tries to work over Al Din's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Din tries to pull guard but Enchãrya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
A short left from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Al Din blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Enchãrya throws a head punch that misses.
Al Din lands with a right to the head.
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Enchãrya scores with a shot to the side of Al Din's head.
Al Din tries to pull guard but Enchãrya won't allow it.
Enchãrya lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Al Din jumps into guard, dragging Enchãrya to the mat.
Enchãrya tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Din is retaining full guard.
Enchãrya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Enchãrya gets to his feet - Al Din follows without any prompting.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Enchãrya moved out of range nicely.
Enchãrya scores with a nice head shot.
Enchãrya keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Enchãrya to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enchãrya checks the leg kick.
Enchãrya misses with an uppercut.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchãrya steps away.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
Enchãrya throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din counters with a body kick.
Enchãrya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Enchãrya checks a leg kick.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the head.
Enchãrya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Enchãrya misses with a looping left.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din misses with an uppercut.
Enchãrya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enchãrya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Enchãrya scores with a hook to the body. Al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enchãrya tries to work over Al Din's front leg with a kick but Al Din checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchãrya.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Enchãrya misses the target.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Al Din blocks the low kick.#T3#
Al Din slips a straight right by Enchãrya.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din tries to work over Enchãrya's front leg with a kick but Enchãrya checks it.
Al Din cracks a nice hook into Enchãrya's ribs.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchãrya steps away.
Enchãrya misses the shot to the body.
Al Din misses with an uppercut
and Enchãrya counters with a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya scores with a leg kick.
Al Din steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enchãrya. That one must have hurt.
Al Din takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Enchãrya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Din fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enchãrya.
Damagon Enchãrya is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Enchãrya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchãrya keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Din is looking to chop away at Enchãrya's legs.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchãrya.
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 Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Enchãrya misses with a head kick.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enchãrya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Enchãrya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Din if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Enchãrya is predictable there
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Enchãrya counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Enchãrya misses its intended target. #T1#
Al Din throws a push kick but Enchãrya slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Enchãrya.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enchãrya in his tracks.
Enchãrya ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Al Din lands a really nice looking cross but Enchãrya seems unphased.
Enchãrya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enchãrya backing away here, and Al Din unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enchãrya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Enchãrya saw that one coming.
Enchãrya throwing a counter right hand but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya 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!
Al Din wants to land a leg kick but Enchãrya is out of range.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchãrya throws out the jab.
Al Din is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchãrya with a body shot.
Al Din checks a low kick from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya sizes up Al Din with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Din tries to clinch but Enchãrya moves out of range. #T3#
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enchãrya connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Din throws a hook but Enchãrya blocks it.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head but Enchãrya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Enchãrya.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din misses with a looping right.#T4#
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Enchãrya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchãrya manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Al Din.
Enchãrya tried to counter with a leg kick but Al Din avoided it.
Enchãrya scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchãrya blocks the body kick.
Enchãrya tried to counter with a leg kick but Al Din avoided it.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enchãrya. That one must have hurt.
Al Din takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchãrya scores with a nice right hand.
Damagon Enchãrya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
That has opened up Badr Al Din's cut even more.
Enchãrya misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Enchãrya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enchãrya, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFL 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Al Din gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Al Din drags the fight down to the ground.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Din is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Din has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Din has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Din keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.#T1#
Al Din is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
Al Din is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Din swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Smith. #T3#
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
I was talking to Al Din's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T4#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Al Din's ribcage. Al Din let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Din up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with some punches.
Al Din takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Al Din makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Al Din jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Al Din's head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Smith.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body.
Al Din has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Smith moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Din circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Din's head backwards.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Al Din lands with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Din.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Din.#T2#
Al Din loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
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!
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Din lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Al Din lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Din.
A body shot lands from Smith.
John Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD#
Al Din manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Din is trying to keep Smith in close.
Al Din is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Din is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is pushing down on Al Din's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Din is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is fighting to break Al Din's control of his arms but Al Din is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Din is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Al Din not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Din can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Al Din defends it.
Al Din moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Din keeps moving.
Al Din trying to control the position.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Din's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Smith lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but Al Din moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Al Din gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Al Din tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Din seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Smith thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
A low kick from Al Din misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Al Din slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Al Din throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Din appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din. #T3#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short right from Smith.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Din up against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Al Din lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Al Din on the inside.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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.
#R4#
Smith lands with a straight right. Al Din didn't see that one coming.
Al Din tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T1#
Al Din moves away from the strike by Smith.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.
Al Din defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Al Din was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Smith cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Al Din is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Al Din down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Al Din back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Al Din is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Oh Al Din is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Din is holding his hands too far apart here. Smith throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Al Din is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
O Brien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Din misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Al Din and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien scores a nice knee to the body.
O Brien lands a nice knee to the body.
O Brien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Din goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din is leaning against O Brien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Brien looking to throw knees to the head but Al Din is blocking nicely.
O Brien lands a left hand.
Al Din throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Brien s head.
Al Din avoiding damage as O Brien throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
O Brien tries to land a knee to the head but Al Din blocks with his arms.
O Brien with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
O Brien is stalling here.
Al Din tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Din - that landed with a thud.
O Brien crunches a lovely knee into Al Din's ribcage.
O Brien tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body.
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
O Brien putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Din in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from O Brien .
Al Din blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
Al Din working aggressively here.
Al Din lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Din avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
O Brien misses with a knee to the head.
Al Din goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Brien just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Din's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a head punch that misses.
Al Din presses O Brien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Din misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
Al Din scores with a shot to the side of O Brien 's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Brien .
A left hand lands to the body for Al Din.
Al Din lands with a light punch inside.
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Din avoiding damage as O Brien throws knees to the body.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Brien tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane O Brien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
O Brien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
BOOM! Al Din lands a beautiful left hook that drops O Brien . O Brien tries to recover but Al Din is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and O Brien lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
After winning the bout, Badr Al Din thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFL 13
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Salazar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Din swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Salazar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salazar lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Salazar.#T1#
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salazar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salazar misses with an uppercut
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Al Din getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salazar misses the body punch
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Salazar is predictable there
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Al Din misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Salazar slips under a jab.
Salazar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Salazar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Salazar.
Al Din moves out of range of the leg kick from Salazar.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salazar misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.#T3#
Salazar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salazar slips a jab from Al Din.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salazar.
Salazar cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Michael Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salazar thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Al Din slips a jab from Salazar.
Salazar throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Salazar misses with an uppercut
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Din checks a leg kick nicely.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Al Din.
Salazar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Salazar misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
Salazar throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din throws a big counter combination but Salazar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salazar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily. #T1#
Salazar misses with the body kick
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Salazar. Those never looked like landing.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Salazar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salazar takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din with a nice cross.#T2#
Salazar misses with a body kick.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Salazar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
A big right from Al Din misses.
Salazar is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Al Din throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Salazar both land. Nice combination.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Salazar moves away and avoids it.
Salazar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salazar throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Salazar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar thumps Al Din with a low kick.
Al Din tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar throws a front kick aimed at Al Din's knee but Al Din avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
Al Din looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din misses with a right hand
and Salazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Salazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Salazar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salazar 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.
Salazar tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salazar misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Din tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Salazar 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.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Michael Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din checks a low kick from Salazar.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Din walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Salazar throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Salazar manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Salazar.
Salazar looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.#KD2#
Salazar drops Al Din with a beautiful combination! Al Din stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salazar is looking for the KO!
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Salazar throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Salazar misses with a head kick.
Salazar throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salazar.
Salazar throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
Salazar slips a straight right by Al Din.
Salazar counters with a body kick.
Salazar wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Al Din misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Salazar!
Our winner, Michael Salazar, 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: TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Al Din closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Din works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace tries to stall but Al Din uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Din.
Al Din lands a right hand.
Al Din working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Din scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Din lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Din presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace jumps guard but Al Din turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din lands a body punch.
Wallace looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Wallace trying to stall but Al Din improves his position. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Al Din.
Al Din lands an uppercut.#KD#
Al Din drops Wallace onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wallace is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Wallace has been cut.
Al Din creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wallace with a big uppercut! Wallace tries to clinch up but Al Din pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wallace to the mat! Wallace covers up and Al Din unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TBD#30: MEGATON vs. C K
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Salazar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Salazar shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din lands the left hand.#T1#
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
Salazar misses with a low kick as Al Din jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Al Din scores with a nice head shot.
Al Din throws a combination that misses
and Salazar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Salazar's head coaches at Trinity Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Al Din scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Salazar misses with a left hand
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Al Din closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Din lands with a short shot to the head.
Salazar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salazar lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salazar tries to circle away but Al Din has him pinned against the cage.
Salazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Salazar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Al Din lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Al Din lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Din tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din misses with some punches.
Al Din scores with a shot to the side of Salazar's head.
Al Din prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Al Din lands a left hand.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din throws a combination that misses
and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar misses with a kick to the body
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salazar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Al Din.
An attempted straight right counter from Salazar misses the target.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Al Din's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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.
#R2#
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Salazar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Salazar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Salazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Din jabs Salazar to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salazar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Al Din connects with a looping right hand.
Salazar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Din has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Al Din clinches.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Salazar wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Din throws a counter combo.
Salazar throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Salazar throws an off balance right hand
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar ducks right into an uppercut from Al Din. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Al Din misses with a combination
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salazar doesn't seem phased though.
Al Din tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salazar finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Din's head. #T4##CL2#
Al Din moves into range and clinches up with Salazar.
Salazar lands a body punch.
Badr Al Din seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salazar is working Al Din over against the cage.
Salazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din.
Salazar lands with a right to the head.
Al Din working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar lands a left hand.
Al Din tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Al Din lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Al Din tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Al Din back against the cage. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Badr Al Din will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Salazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Salazar.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Salazar lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salazar connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Salazar lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Al Din is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Salazar throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salazar misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salazar throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Salazar slams his shin into Al Din's torso.#T4#
Al Din throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salazar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badr Al Din seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Salazar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din unleashes a big counter combination but Salazar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Din has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Badr Al Din!
During a confident post fight interview, Badr Al Din thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCI 5
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1#
Al Din is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roxas. #TD#
Al Din gets caught flat footed, as Roxas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Al Din looking for a triangle here. Roxas is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Din pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roxas is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Badr Al Din!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din 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: UGD 94:Man Vs Puno
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Al Din takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Din doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Salazar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salazar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Al Din wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salazar scores with the left hand. Al Din knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Din tries to clinch up.
Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar slips under a jab from Al Din.#T1#
Salazar walks into a left hand.
Salazar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Salazar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Salazar moved out of range nicely.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Salazar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salazar clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salazar throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Salazar throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Al Din tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Decent striking displayed by Al Din there.
Al Din is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Din.
Al Din tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Salazar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Din is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
Salazar throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Salazar moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Al Din tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Al Din.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salazar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Al Din there.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Salazar slips under a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Al Din moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Salazar.
Al Din prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Al Din lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Al Din blocking some punches.
Salazar has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
A nice side step and Salazar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salazar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Din tries to clinch up.
Al Din fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
A swing and a miss from Al Din.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Salazar! #T1#
Al Din fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Al Din. Beautiful body shot.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Salazar ducks down to avoid it.
Salazar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
Salazar misses with a straight right.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Din clobbers Salazar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Al Din fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salazar, pushing him back against the cage.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Salazar has a couple of punches blocked by Al Din.
Al Din tries to pull guard but Salazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Din blocking some punches.
Al Din blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Al Din lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Al Din fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Din jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Al Din gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Al Din. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Al Din with a hook.
Al Din smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salazar.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Din scores with a decent looking hook.
Salazar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salazar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Donk. Salazar catches Al Din right on the button with a cross.
Salazar drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Din tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Al Din rushes Salazar and presses him up against the cage.
Al Din fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Din.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Din blocks an uppercut.
Al Din works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Din can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Din. #T4#
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Salazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar digs a right hand into Al Din's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Din's gas tank.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salazar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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#
Salazar misses with a straight right.
Al Din tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range.
Al Din lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Al Din has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Din tries to pull guard but Salazar won't allow it.
Salazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head.
Al Din tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
Salazar working aggressively here. #BC2#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salazar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Din.#T1#
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Salazar throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salazar darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Al Din's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Salazar before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Salazar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Frame looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frame staying out of range there.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frame throws out the jab.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Frame throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din blocks a jab.#CL#
Al Din fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frame, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Al Din ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Din no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Din is proving hard to escape from.
Al Din is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Din. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Frame would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Al Din is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Frame has his hands clasped together but Al Din extends and breaks Frame's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Din.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Badr Al Din!
Our winner, Badr Al Din, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Al Din misses.
Angle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Angle.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Din avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Al Din - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angle.
Al Din tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Angle is working to tighten his grip on Al Din's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Al Din has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Angle is really squeezing tight and eventually Al Din passes out! Angle breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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