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Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Haa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen 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.#CL#
Haa clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Haa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
Haa wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen digs a right hand underneath Haa's ribcage. Haa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Haa tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Haa throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A head kick by Kutvonen misses
and Haa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haa throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Haa settles back down.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.#T3#
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Haa with a series of wild strikes but Haa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Haa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haa misses with the combination.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Haa.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Haa instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Haa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Haa thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen throws a combination. Haa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Haa misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.#T1#
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Haa against the cage.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Haa avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kutvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Kutvonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutvonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haa backs up against the cage.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Haa moves out of range. #CL#
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen is breathing heavily.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haa presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Haa lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Haa pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Haa works on Kutvonen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa is working Kutvonen over against the cage.#BC#
Haa manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Haa throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kutvonen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Haa dives in looking to finish as Kutvonen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Haa's strikes! Haa is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kutvonen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kutvonen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

 

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson     
Date:   Mar 31, 2024
#R1#
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Sykora's leg but Sykora calmly moves out of range.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa misses with a head kick.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Sykora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sykora punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa throws a low kick but Sykora moves out of range easily.
Sykora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sykora's knee momentarily.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Sykora swinging wildly here.
A big left from Haa misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Sykora moved away.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sykora listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Sykora checks it.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Haa scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sykora avoids it.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react.
Haa takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Haa lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Haa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykora throws a low kick but Haa moves out of range easily.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykora.
Sykora scores with a punch to the head.
Haa moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Sykora stalks Haa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haa's face. Haa staggers backwards, shaken.
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Sykora misses.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora throws a body kick that misses
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykora throws a leg kick which misses Haa's front leg but catches the back leg as Haa tries to avoid it.
Sykora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haa's head.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Haa throws a big counter combination but Sykora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sykora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Haa closes the distance and clinches.
Sykora misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Sykora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sykora.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa slips a jab and a cross from Sykora.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykora throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Haa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Sykora.
Haa slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sykora connects with a looping right hand.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykora's hands.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora misses with a hook
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Haa staying out of range there.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Sykora avoids the body shot from Haa.
Haa swings for the body but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sykora lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Haa tries to move into range but Sykora moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Sykora jabs Haa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sykora lands a head shot.
Sykora throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sykora avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Haa throws a head kick but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykora.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Haa.#CL#
Haa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haa stalling against the cage.
A short left from Haa.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haa tries a body shot but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa avoiding damage.
Sykora tries to stall but Haa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sykora.#T4#
Haa taking a breather.
Sykora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora misses with a punch to the body.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora taking a breather.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykora tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haa's face.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sykora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Heismann Haa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sykora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa is looking to clinch.
Haa slips a straight right by Sykora.
Sykora looks to land a combination. Haa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sykora throws a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haa thumps Sykora with a low kick.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa wants to slow Sykora down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykora lands a front kick.
Haa blocks a jab.#T1#
Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a nice body shot.
Sykora swats away the attempt to clinch by Haa.
A countering left hand to the body from Sykora misses.
Sykora throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Sykora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykora.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haa cracks Sykora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sykora cracks Haa with a good jab.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sykora misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Haa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa is looking to clinch.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa thows a leg kick but Sykora checks it
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Haa. Beautiful body shot.
Sykora throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Sykora scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Sykora does it's job there.
Sykora throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Haa throws a leg kick but Sykora moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykora! But no joy.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora blocks a head kick by Haa.
Sykora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora slips a jab from Haa.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
As Haa backs off Sykora throws a huge counter combo but Haa manages to avoid it all.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykora 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!

 

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Branko staying out of range there.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Branko staying out of range there.#TD#
Branko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well. #SUB#
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.#T1##SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Haa defends easily. #SUB#
Branko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haa escapes and throws Branko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haa happy to just control the position for now.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haa trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Haa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Branko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Branko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Haa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haa has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Haa manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haa controlling the position.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
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#
Haa misses with a straight left.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haa sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Haa catches Branko right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Haa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Branko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well. #SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
Haa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haa passes into side control. #T2#
Branko seems a little lost for a moment, as Haa dominates the positioning.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Haa controlling the position from side mount.
Branko is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Haa taking a breather here.
Branko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Haa has mounted him!
Branko is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Haa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Haa has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haa controlling the pace for now.
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
Haa controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko regains half guard.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Haa has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko'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#
Branko looks for a takedown but Haa sprawls well.
Haa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Branko is trying to drag Haa to the mat but Haa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haa.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Haa lands a body punch. #BC2#
Haa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branko.
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Haa.
Haa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heismann Haa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Haa tenderised Branko's leg. Branko is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branko. That did some damage!
Haa swings for the body but Branko moves out of range.
Haa misses with a hook #CL#
and Branko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branko's elbow.
Branko can't get the takedown. #T3#
Haa cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Haa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko blocks a body shot from Haa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Haa pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Haa.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Haa pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haa gets through Branko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Branko to his knees! Haa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa 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 1055 Cruz vs Farman     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaodong needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haa.
Xiaodong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiaodong scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong tries a head kick but it misses.
Haa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Xiaodong 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.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haa blocks a jab.
Xiaodong throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Xiaodong - just one landing.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Xiaodong misses the body punch
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiaodong connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
Xiaodong throws out a leg kick but Haa moves out of range and Xiaodong only half commits.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiaodong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
Haa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Haa up against the cage.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haa just leaning against Xiaodong, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
A body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Haa presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Haa to work.
Xiaodong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Haa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa is trying to push Xiaodong away but Xiaodong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Haa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Xiaodong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Xiaodong's knee but Xiaodong avoids it well.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong backing away here, and Haa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Xiaodong.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiaodong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Xiaodong looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Xiaodong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Xiaodong.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaodong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick. #CL#
Xiaodong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haa, pushing him back against the cage.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Haa pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Haa trying to stall but Xiaodong improves his position.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Haa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong pushes Haa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Haa tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiaodong is working Haa over against the cage.
Xiaodong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong cracks Haa with a nice body shot.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiaodong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Haa is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaodong gets an underhook and turns Haa into the cage.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Haa wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong looking to stall.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong just leaning against Haa, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Heismann Haa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Haa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa lands a jab.#CL2#
Haa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaodong as Haa tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.
Haa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Haa tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Good body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong slows down the pace here. #T2#
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa leaning against his opponent.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Haa.
Xiaodong lands a left hand. #BC#
Xiaodong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiaodong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiaodong finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong scores with a leg kick.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haa's head.#ROC#Haa is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Xiaodong has cracked Haa with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Xiaodong lands another huge swinging hook and Haa tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Haa, before Xiaodong can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Li Xiaodong!
A victorious Li Xiaodong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haa.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Haa.
Fukumitsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a nice body kick.
Haa throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu checks it. #T1#
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fukumitsu tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukumitsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
Haa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa wants to counter the offense by Fukumitsu and move into the clinch position.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Haa.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Fukumitsu steps away.#T2#
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa thows a leg kick but Fukumitsu checks it
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haa staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Haa's head but Haa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Haa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Haa has control.
Fukumitsu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
Fukumitsu takes a shot to the head.
Haa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Haa is struggling to control the position.
Haa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukumitsu.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Haa lands a body punch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Haa is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Fukumitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumitsu.
Haa feints a counter leg kick.
Fukumitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Haa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fukumitsu. #T4#
Fukumitsu lands a head shot.
Fukumitsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Fukumitsu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumitsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haa's head.
Haa misses with a jab to the body
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice right hand.
Haa tries to clinch up.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu 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#
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fukumitsu takes a step back to recover.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Haa counters with a body kick.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu scores with a punch to the head.
Haa misses with a leg kick
and Fukumitsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumitsu is just out of range.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Haa missing with a left hand there. Fukumitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Haa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haa lands a jab to the nose.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Fukumitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Haa keeps Fukumitsu at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Haa has control.
Haa works on Fukumitsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fukumitsu or not. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.#T2#
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu lands with a hook. Haa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa throws a front kick that sends Fukumitsu stumbling back into the cage.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a crisp right that sends Fukumitsu to the canvas! Haa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Haa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
De Geno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Haa with an uppercut!
De Geno slips a jab from Haa.
Nice body kick there by De Geno.
De Geno blocks a leg kick.
De Geno throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from De Geno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
De Geno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Geno.
De Geno clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haa swinging wildly here.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa 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.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Haa.
De Geno lands with a shot to the body.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno misses with a leg kick
and Haa counters with a thumping low kick.
Haa lands with an overhand left.
De Geno ducks down and throws a 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!
Haa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Geno blocks a leg kick.
Haa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haa there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Geno.
Haa checks a leg kick nicely.
De Geno moves out of range of the body kick.
De Geno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Geno checks a leg kick.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Haa throws a wild body kick that De Geno sees coming a mile off.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Haa walks into a stiff left hand from De Geno.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for De Geno's leg but De Geno calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haa.
Jab by De Geno.
De Geno works Haa's body with a nice hook.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from De Geno. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
De Geno throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Geno.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa. #CL2#
Haa has closed the distance and engaged De Geno in a clinch.
De Geno misses with the head strike.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
De Geno can't find room to land a body shot as Haa controls the action.
Haa effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Haa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
Haa lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Haa.#T4#
De Geno feints and then cracks Haa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haa down.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from De Geno misses the target.
Haa wants to slow De Geno down by chopping away at his legs.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno misses with a two punch combination.
De Geno slips a straight right by Haa.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haa.
De Geno moves away from the strike by Haa.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
De Geno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haa just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno 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#
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Geno is out of range and Haa settles back down.
De Geno feints and then cracks Haa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haa down.
De Geno lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by De Geno.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from De Geno.
De Geno lands with an uppercut that bounces Haa off the cage and back into range.
De Geno throws a chopping leg kick but Haa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Geno thumps Haa with a low kick.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno.
Haa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Geno.
De Geno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haa's head backwards.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
Haa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Geno connects with a single shot there.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa misses with a body kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
De Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Geno throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
De Geno thumps Haa with a low kick.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haa in his tracks.
Haa throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Geno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Geno cracks a nice hook into Haa's ribs.
De Geno throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haa can do to turn this around?
De Geno scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
De Geno misses with a body punch
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Geno's knee momentarily.
De Geno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Geno throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a big counter head kick but De Geno avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa lunges at De Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Geno's hand.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Geno lands a jab to the nose.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haa 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 De Geno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Geno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Geno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haa's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
De Geno misses the jab.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Geno avoids the body shot from Haa.
De Geno is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A big right from Haa misses.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haa misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Geno's sensitive parts.
De Geno staying out of range there.
Nice shot by De Geno.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Nice uppercut there from De Geno.
De Geno scores with a nice right hand.
De Geno tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Haa. Those never looked like landing.
Haa misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
De Geno connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Haa backs away, De Geno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Nice jab there from De Geno.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
Haa misses with a straight left.
De Geno slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa throws a push kick but De Geno slaps the foot to one side.
Haa catches De Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Geno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
De Geno digs a good hook to Haa's body.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno drops his hands momentarily and Haa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by De Geno.
Haa with a jab.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Geno lunges at Haa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haa's hand.
De Geno jabs Haa right on the nose. Haa blinks but takes it well.
De Geno scores with a body shot.
Haa wants to clinch up but De Geno keeps it at a distance.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Geno tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Haa lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno thuds his right hand into Haa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haa walks into a stiff left hand from De Geno.#T1#
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno with a hook.
Haa throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haa tries to land a front kick but De Geno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Geno swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
De Geno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haa throws out the jab.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Geno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Haa throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
A jab from De Geno does it's job there.
Haa tests De Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Geno thinking.
Haa slips a straight right by De Geno.
De Geno misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from De Geno.
Haa connects with a body shot that sends De Geno's belly button to the back.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa tries to clinch up.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haa tries to move into range but De Geno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haa walks into a left hand.
De Geno feints and then cracks Haa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haa down. #T3#
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Geno. That did some damage!
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
De Geno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa looks to land a body kick but De Geno moved away.
De Geno lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
De Geno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Geno's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from De Geno tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Geno checks the leg kick.
De Geno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haa throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and De Geno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Haa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
A nice side step and Haa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow De Geno down.
A big right from De Geno misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Geno slips a jab from Haa.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Geno tries to work over Haa's front leg with a kick but Haa checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Geno, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!

Our winner, Pablo De Geno, 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: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Haa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Branko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haa quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko. #SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Haa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haa! #REVB#
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko works his way into side control.
Haa manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but Haa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Haa is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko.
Branko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haa! #T3##SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haa is on top in guard. #SUB#
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haa defends it easily.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Branko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haa has passed into half guard!
Branko gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Haa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Haa pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Branko slips a straight right by Haa.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Branko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Haa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haa misses with a hook.
Branko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Branko ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Haa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Haa as Branko shoots in.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A good leg kick by Haa. #T1#
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Branko on that attempt. #TD#
Branko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haa!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haa manages to get back to half guard.
Haa is in trouble now - Branko has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
Branko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haa and Branko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haa tries to bench press Branko off him but Branko keeps the position. #SUB#
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haa has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Haa manages to pass to side control!
Branko sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Branko looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Haa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Branko is trying to escape the mount.
Haa controlling from the full mount.
Branko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haa controlling from mount.
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Branko regains half guard.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko has a hand on Haa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Branko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haa keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Haa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haa is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haa passes into side control.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa happy to just control the position for now.
Haa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working. #T1#
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Haa keeps moving and retains side control.
Branko seems a little lost for a moment, as Haa dominates the positioning.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Branko is letting Haa control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Branko tries for a takedown but Haa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa lands the left hand.
Branko moves out of range of the strikes.
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

After winning the bout, Heismann Haa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a hook.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haa is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Haa regains half guard, as Kutvonen was trying to land strikes.
Haa is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haa wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Haa is having none of it.
Haa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Haa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haa is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haa being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Haa is keeping the position.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen lands a head kick. Haa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haa is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Haa parries the strikes from Kutvonen easily there. Kutvonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haa to escape.
An elbow from Kutvonen crashes against the mat.
Haa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen wants to control but Haa is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haa seems a little lost for a moment, as Kutvonen dominates the positioning.
Kutvonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen lands some shots froms side control.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haa on the side of the head.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Haa circles away easily
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen scores with a jab.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kutvonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haa scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haa defends it well.
Kutvonen jabs at Haa's body.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Kutvonen 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.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a combination that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Haa lands a body shot.
Haa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haa tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Haa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Kutvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haa wants it to stay on the feet.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
As Kutvonen backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen. #T4#
Kutvonen moves forwards but Haa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A determined Lusmu Kutvonen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Haa tries to clinch up but Hlervu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu throws a big counter combination but Haa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu throws a big counter combination but Haa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Haa misses
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Hlervu 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.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Haa swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haa misses with the body kick
and Hlervu scores with a counter punch that sends Haa to the canvas! Hlervu smells blood - he's punishing Haa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Braynas Hlervu gave a big smile as he said '114 IQ'.

 

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Haa loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carrillo-Moreno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haa - the referee stops the clock and Carrillo-Moreno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haa. Carrillo-Moreno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haa slips a jab from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Carrillo-Moreno misses its intended target.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Carrillo-Moreno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in and grabs Haa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haa pushes down on Carrillo-Moreno's head and hops out.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haa defends it nicely.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa misses with a body shot. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haa sprawls well. Haa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haa counters with a thumping low kick.
Haa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Carrillo-Moreno as he checks the leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carrillo-Moreno fails with the takedown
and Haa counters with a body kick that stops Carrillo-Moreno in his tracks momentarily.
Carrillo-Moreno looks winded!#T2#
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carrillo-Moreno's sensitive parts.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Haa tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Carrillo-Moreno ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haa with a nice cross.
Haa is looking to slow Carrillo-Moreno down with leg kicks.
Carrillo-Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Haa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno just manages to avoid it.#T3##TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a kimura but Haa is defending well.
Haa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Haa is defending it quite comfortably.
Haa gets full guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haa is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Haa defends easily.
Haa stays in close to Carrillo-Moreno's body and controls the position.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep Haa in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carrillo-Moreno missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
Haa stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa wants to pass the guard but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno working for a triangle but Haa defends it easily.
Haa forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control here. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a sweep. Haa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrillo-Moreno manages to get to full guard.
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position but Haa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haa escapes and throws Carrillo-Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Haa postures up.#T3#
Haa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
Haa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Carrillo-Moreno's leg but Carrillo-Moreno calmly moves out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Carrillo-Moreno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Carrillo-Moreno lands a head shot.
Carrillo-Moreno sizes up Haa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Carrillo-Moreno moved out of range nicely.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carrillo-Moreno moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Carrillo-Moreno on that attempt.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno avoided it.
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carrillo-Moreno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Carrillo-Moreno misses with an uppercut.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
As Carrillo-Moreno backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Carrillo-Moreno misses its intended target.
Haa with a hook.
Haa tests Carrillo-Moreno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa slips under a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haa slips under a jab.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Carrillo-Moreno's front leg but catches the back leg as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid it. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa throws a body punch but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Carrillo-Moreno into the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haa drops Carrillo-Moreno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Haa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa 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 1017 Seran vs Gein     
Date:   Sep 13, 2023
#R1#
Haa scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haa moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen cracks Haa with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kutvonen with a jab.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kutvonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Haa slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Haa moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Haa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
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!
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutvonen, as that shot connected.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
Kutvonen catches Haa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haa looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Haa throws a fast counter high kick but Kutvonen manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Haa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a wild combination.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Haa scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the body
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kutvonen's knee momentarily.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Kutvonen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Haa counters with a right hand from hell and Kutvonen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa 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.
The defeated Lusmu Kutvonen had this to say: 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman     
Date:   Aug 18, 2023
#R1#
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haa tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Haa stuns Valverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa scores with a shot to the body.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haa slips under a jab.#T1#
Haa misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Haa checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haa feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa staying out of range there.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa slips a straight right by Valverde.
Haa keeps Valverde at a distance using the push kick.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Valverde.
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Valverde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Haa motions for Valverde to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa punishes Valverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Valverde throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valverde checks a leg kick. #T3#
Haa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haa punishes Valverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Haa lands a big right hand that sends Valverde crashing to the mat! Haa stays standing though and waves Valverde back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Haa lands a big right hand that sends Valverde crashing to the mat! Haa stays standing though and waves Valverde back to his feet!
Valverde tries a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde feints and then cracks Haa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haa down.
Valverde defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haa.
Haa cracks Valverde on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Valverde falls backwards against the cage. Haa follows up with more strikes that drop Valverde to his knees. Haa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Valverde! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers     
Date:   Jul 10, 2023
#R1#
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with an inside leg kick.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cowan. Cowan obviously looking to wear him down.
Cowan lands a slapping body shot.
Cowan moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
It appears Cowan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cowan in his tracks.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Cowan moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Haa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Cowan.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Cowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cowan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cowan. That did some damage!
A low kick from Cowan is predictable there
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa thows a leg kick but Cowan checks it
and Cowan counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Haa.
A jab from Haa misses.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.#T2#
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well. #CL#
Cowan closes the distance and pushes Haa back into the cage.
Cowan lands a nice 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!
Cowan prevents a body shot from Haa.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Haa prevents a body shot from Cowan.
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Haa misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cowan.
Cowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands. #T3#
Haa trying to control the position but instead, Cowan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haa into the cage.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Cowan digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cowan blocks it well.
Haa tries a low kick but Cowan avoids it.
Haa misses the body punch
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Haa looks to throw a body kick
and Cowan counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Cowan rushes Haa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowan or not.
A short right from Cowan on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa working aggressively here.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haas head.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haa's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haa misses with a jab to the body
and Cowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cowan.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Haa misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cowan misses the target.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cowan's sensitive parts.
Cowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa is looking to chop away at Cowan's legs.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Cowan works the jab nicely.#T1#
Haa thows a leg kick but Cowan checks it
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Haa is rocked!
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Cowan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Haa out cold! What a finish! Cowan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Cowan!
A very excited looking Mickey Cowan 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 995 Olsen vs Kilo     
Date:   Jun 21, 2023
#R1#
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Bualuang there.
Haa throws a leg kick but Bualuang checks it.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Bualuang steps away.
Bualuang with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bualuang throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa throws a low kick but Bualuang moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bualuang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bualuang.
Haa moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Haa didn't see that one coming.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Bualuang counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bualuang digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bualuang jabs Haa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa throws out a counter right but Bualuang avoids it with no problem.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bualuang scores with a leg kick.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haa - that will leave a mark!
Bualuang lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bualuang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bualuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bualuang lands a lovely overhand right.
Haa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Haa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bualuang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bualuang fakes the leg kick and cracks Haa in the body.
We've been told by Bualuang's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa slips under a jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa drops his hands momentarily and Bualuang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haa digs a good hook to Bualuang's body.
Bualuang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bualuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Bualuang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bualuang cracks Haa with a good jab.
Bualuang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Bualuang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haa doesn't seem phased though.
Haa defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bualuang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with an inside leg kick.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Bualuang sees coming a mile off.
Bualuang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bualuang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bualuang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bualuang checks a leg kick.
Haa missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa blocks a jab.
Bualuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Bualuang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Bualuang down.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick
and Haa counters with a thumping low kick.
Bualuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Bualuang as he checks the leg kick.
Haa pushes Bualuang away with a front kick.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Bualuang scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick from Bualuang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bualuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Bualuang sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Bualuang.
Bualuang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Bualuang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bualuang throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bualuang misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Bualuang throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anurak Bualuang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bualuang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Bualuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Haa.
Bualuang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bualuang misses with a jab to the body
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Bualuang.
Bualuang connects with a single shot there.
Bualuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Bualuang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a leg kick.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Haa misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Haa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bualuang has got the better of the exchanges.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Bualuang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bualuang scores with a sloppy right hand. Haa should have avoided that one.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bualuang loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bualuang connects with a body shot that sends Haa's belly button to the back.
Haa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa staying out of range there.
A big right from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bualuang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Bualuang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anurak Bualuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bualuang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a low kick, right behind Bualuang 's knee. #T2#
Haa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haa swings for the body but Bualuang moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bualuang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Haa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Haa's head but Haa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haa on the side of the head.
Bualuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Haa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Bualuang misses. #T3#
Haa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Haa counters with a nice right hand that sends Bualuang toppling to the canvas! Bualuang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Haa finish him?!#ROC2#Bualuang is rocked!
Bualuang walks straight into a right hand from Haa - that's dropped him! Haa jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bualuang from any more punishment! Bualuang complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny     
Date:   May 05, 2023
#R1#
Haa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hlervu moves out of range of the leg kick from Haa.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Haa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hlervu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Haa scores with a nice strike.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa with a nice cross.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hlervu's knee momentarily.
Hlervu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hlervu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haa. Hlervu shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Haa misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hlervu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haa - the referee stops the clock and Hlervu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haa. Hlervu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haa.#T1#
Haa throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Haa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hlervu.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa lands with a shot to the body.
Haa thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Hlervu's head back.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range and Haa settles back down. #T2#
Haa misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu slips under a jab from Haa.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Hlervu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Haa cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu checks a low kick from Haa.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Hlervu down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hlervu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haa.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Haa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Hlervu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Haa throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Haa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Haa digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
Haa 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.
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Haa.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hlervu loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa lands with a hook. Hlervu 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!
A combination from Haa does no damage.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Haa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hlervu blocks it well.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.#T4#
Haa cracks Hlervu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa misses with a series of wild punches.
Hlervu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hlervu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Hlervu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hlervu.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu cracks Haa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu walks into a straight right hand from Haa.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hlervu swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haa takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hlervu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Haa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haa - that will leave a mark!
Haa scores with a jab.
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Haa misses.
Haa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Haa misses.
A jab from Hlervu misses. #T1#
Haa digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haa at a distance.
Heismann Haa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Hlervu misses.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa tries a quick counter leg kick but Hlervu is wise to it.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Hlervu saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hlervu sizes up Haa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haa throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hlervu, as that shot connected.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Haa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haa moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
A big left from Haa misses.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range. #T3#
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haa sizes up Hlervu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hlervu lands a slapping body shot.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu blocks a leg kick.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hlervu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haa feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Haa's head but Haa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa scores with a jab.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hlervu checks it well.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Hlervu's leg but Hlervu calmly moves out of range.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haa misses with a looping left.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hlervu lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu blocks a low kick nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haa! But no joy.
Hlervu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Haa throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Haa tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Haa saw that one coming.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Haa moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
A countering left hand to the body from Haa misses.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu cracks Haa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Haa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Hlervu.
Haa lands with a slapping head kick.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Haa avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hlervu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Haa is rocked!
Haa bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hlervu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Haa falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Haa was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II     
Date:   Apr 14, 2023
#R1#
Branko moves to clinch but Haa breaks away
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Haa throws a jab when Branko was well out of range.
Branko shoots and misses
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Haa stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haa but Haa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haa tries to sprawl but Branko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Haa trying to control here. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haa defends it well. #SUB#
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko. #SUB#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Haa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but Haa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Haa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Haa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Branko tries to bench press Haa off him but Haa keeps the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko regains half guard.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko wants to sweep but Haa has passed to side control!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Haa tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Branko tries for a takedown but Haa manages to get underhooks.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haa walks away with a smile on his face. Branko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Branko wants to clinch but Haa slips to the side
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branko checks a leg kick.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
Haa leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Haa throws a push kick but Branko slaps the foot to one side.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Haa gets through Branko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko is working for takedown but Haa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haa gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Haa stops a takedown attempt from Branko.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Haa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haa digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa is working Branko over against the cage.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Branko being controlled against the cage.
Haa is working Branko over against the cage.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Haa.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
A short right from Haa. #ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Haa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Branko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
Branko seems to have got his legs back now.
Haa digs a right hand into Branko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branko's gas tank.
Haa digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Branko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Haa is unloading with more strikes now! Branko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax     
Date:   Mar 29, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Haa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haa moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen misses with a wild combination.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Kutvonen lands with a cross. #TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Haa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen. #T1#
Haa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen pulls Haa in close to prevent any damage.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kutvonen being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kutvonen managing to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kutvonen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haa misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haa's head.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound but Haa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen trying to control the position.
Kutvonen is controlling Haa's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutvonen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Kutvonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutvonen off to one side.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Haa, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kutvonen lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
Haa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kutvonen'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.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen postures up in Haa's guard and throws a big left but Haa blocks it.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haa managing to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Haa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Kutvonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haa is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Haa is a slippery customer.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen looks to land a strike but Haa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haa is looking to sweep but instead, Kutvonen has passed into half guard.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haa can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haa to regain full guard.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Haa has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Haa preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haa throws a front kick that sends Kutvonen stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Haa wants to counter with a clinch but Kutvonen pushes him away.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Haa avoids them all with ease. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haa enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutvonen's guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Haa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Haa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen is trying to hold Haa in close to prevent damage but Haa has managed to pass into half guard.
Kutvonen keeping hold of Haa's head, controlling as best he can.
Kutvonen trying to control but Haa postures up.
Kutvonen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Kutvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haa's back!
Kutvonen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Haa doesn't escape.
Haa wants to control his opponent's hands but Kutvonen gets his hands free.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haa is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Haa right now. #T4#
Kutvonen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haa for as long as he can get away with.
Kutvonen avoiding Haa 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kutvonen keeps control of the position as Haa tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

An out of breath Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore     
Date:   Mar 10, 2023
#R1#
A low kick from Albatross is predictable there
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haa.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Haa's front leg but catches the back leg as Haa tries to avoid it. #T1#
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Albatross avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Haa's ribs.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Haa tries to counter by clinching up but Albatross breaks away and moves out of range.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haa at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Albatross throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Haa checks it
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa 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#
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Haa checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Haa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Albatross catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross 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#
Donk. Albatross catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haa throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a head shot.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.#T1#
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Haa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Haa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Haa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Albatross misses with a hook.
Haa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa slips a jab from Albatross.
Haa throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Albatross throws a good cross that connects.
Haa tries a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Haa moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Haa wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Haa down.
Albatross lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Haa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Albatross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa avoids the body shot from Albatross.
A big left from Haa misses.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Haa tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross cracks Haa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Haa.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Haa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Haa off the cage and back into range.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Haa has closed the distance and engaged Albatross in a clinch.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Haa. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Haa.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Haa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Haa closes the distance and pushes Albatross back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Albatross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haa's elbow.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Haa blocking some punches. #T3#
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Haa has double underhooks.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch but Haa keeps him there for the moment.
Haa stalling the fight.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Haa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Haa defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Haa works Albatross's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross cracks Haa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haa tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Haa takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Albatross throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Haa fakes the leg kick and cracks Albatross in the body.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Haa jumps back.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Haa sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa motions for Albatross to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haa misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Albatross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haa is out of range and Albatross settles back down.
Haa tries to counter by clinching up but Albatross breaks away and moves out of range.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross 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 Haa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
Haa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Haa scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.#T2#
Haa cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Albatross misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albatross's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Haa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Albatross throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
Haa throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Albatross moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Haa checks it.
Haa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haa 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 Albatross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Albatross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.#T4#
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Albatross works Haa's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Haa avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haa slips a jab from Albatross.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Haa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Albatross down.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Haa counters with a quick kick to the body but Albatross blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albatross finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Haa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Albatross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Haa's legs.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Haa looks to throw a body kick
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Haa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Haa counters with a body kick.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Albatross throws a lazy body kick
and Haa counters with a nice body kick.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Haa wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Albatross defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
Haa takes one on the button.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Haa is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
A low kick from Haa is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Albatross moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Haa saw that one coming.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross lands a nice hook to Haa's body. Haa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Haa saw it coming and moves away.
Albatross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albatross 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!

A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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 959 Maluga vs. Olsen     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haa looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
It looked like Haa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liu.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Liu clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Haa tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Liu misses with a looping right.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Haa lands.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haa cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Liu tries to land a body kick
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Liu misses the jab.
Haa lands a head shot.
Liu scores with a hook.
Haa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Liu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver     
Date:   Jan 11, 2023
#R1#
Biden catches Haa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Biden.
Good exchange - Biden coming out on top.
Haa moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Haa feints a counter leg kick.
Biden is looking to land body kicks.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biden lands with a good body shot.
Biden looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biden closes the distance but Haa moves to the side
and Haa counters with a good, hard body kick but Biden 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!
A low kick from Biden misses
and Haa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Biden really felt that one!
Biden is breathing heavily.
Biden slips a jab from Haa.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haa checks a low kick from Biden.#T1#
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Biden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Biden scores with a nice right hand.
Biden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biden throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Haa throws out a counter right but Biden avoids it with no problem.
Biden stuns Haa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Nice cross by Haa.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Biden scores with a body shot. #T2#
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Biden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biden closes the distance but Haa moves to the side
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Haa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biden will feel that in the morning.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biden darts in trying to clinch
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa thinks about the counter body kick.
Biden misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL#
Biden clinches.
Haa digs a right hand into Biden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biden's gas tank.
Biden lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa digs a right hand into Biden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biden's gas tank.
A short right from Haa.
Biden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Biden as Haa tries to tie him up.
Haa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haa misses with the head strike.
Haa avoiding damage.
Haa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biden misses with some punches.
Biden working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biden. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Biden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa presses Biden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa tries to stall but Biden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haa tries a body shot but Biden blocks it.
Biden tries to land a knee to the head but Haa blocks with his arms.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa pushes Biden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biden swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden prevents a body shot from Haa.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biden tries to land a knee to the head but Haa blocks with his arms.
Biden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haa is working Biden over against the cage.
Haa missing with knees to the body.
Biden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haa throws a low kick but Biden moves out of range easily.
Biden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haa can do to turn this around?
Biden throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa thuds his right hand into Biden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Biden has been cut.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Biden manages to step out the way in time.
Biden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa cracks Biden with an open hand slap.
Biden lands a body shot.
Biden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haa feints and then cracks Biden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biden down.
Joe Biden is winning the standup battle so far.
Biden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haa counters with a left and a right... And another left! Biden is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa 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 941 CDB vs. Hoost     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it.
Haa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dimms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Haa. #CL2#
Dimms clinches with his opponent.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Haa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms.
Dimms lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa presses Dimms against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimms.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Dimms's head.
Dimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms lands an uppercut.
Haa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms tries a body shot but Haa blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimms is leaning against Haa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haa misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Haa tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Haa prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Haa working aggressively here.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms is working Haa over against the cage.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa slows down the pace here.
Dimms lands a right hand.
Haa misses with the head strike.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa lands a body punch.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short left from Dimms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa blocks a body shot from Dimms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haa blocking some punches.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Haa cracks Dimms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimms avoided it.
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haa's hands.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa with a hook.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimms throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Dimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dimms tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa throws a head kick that misses.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimms blocks the leg kick.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Dimms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimms.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Haa stuns Dimms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Dimms connects with a body shot that sends Haa's belly button to the back.
Dimms slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa moves out of range as Dimms strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimms.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
Dimms lands a head shot.
Haa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Dimms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Haa as he checks the leg kick.
Dimms missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Dimms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haa checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Haa.#T2#
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Haa blocks the low kick.
Dimms missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimms. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa throws a shot to the body.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body. Haa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimms misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Dimms scores with a leg kick.
Dimms moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimms lands an overhand right.
Dimms 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.
Dimms has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimms there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimms counters with a straight right hand.
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Dimms moves his leg out of the way.
Dimms looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimms doesn't seem bothered though.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimms. That did some damage!
Dimms throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimms throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haa.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimms takes one to the chin there.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimms's head.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimms.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms misses with a straight left.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Haa avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Dimms tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimms slips under a jab from Haa.
Dimms on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haa moves away from the strike by Dimms.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Haa checks it.
Dimms connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa throws a head kick that misses.
Haa misses with a head kick.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa misses with a hook.
Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimms checks a leg kick.
Haa with a jab.
A big right from Dimms misses.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa cracks Dimms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Dimms now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimms blocks a leg kick.
Dimms scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Haa.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Dimms's knee but Dimms avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimms takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa throws a leg kick but Dimms sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dimms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Dimms is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Dimms throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely.
Dimms moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimms.
Haa lands a jab to the head.
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimms can pounce on him. #T1#
Dimms checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Dimms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Dimms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Haa.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not. #BC#
Haa breaks the clinch.
A cross from Dimms lands.
Dimms closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa slips under a jab from Dimms.
Haa swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Dimms checks it.
Dimms throws a wild body kick that Haa sees coming a mile off.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimms throws a shot to the body.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Dimms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dimms tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Haa's head but Haa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimms on the side of the head.
Haa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch but Haa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Dimms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Dimms thumps Haa with a low kick.
Haa lands an overhand right.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dimms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa checks a leg kick nicely.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
Dimms with the inside leg kick.
Haa keeps Dimms at a distance using the push kick.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimms is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Dimms tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
A jab from Dimms misses.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimms throws out the jab.
Dimms lands a body shot.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react.
Dimms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Haa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haa 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.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Dimms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haa lands a lovely overhand right.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa wants to slow Dimms down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimms.
Haa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimms.
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa throws a head kick but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily.
Dimms moves away from the strike by Haa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heismann Haa!

A very excited looking Heismann Haa 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 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer     
Date:   Nov 03, 2022
#R1#
Haa misses with a body kick.
Driftwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throws a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood throws a right hand that Haa ducks under and follows up with a left that Haa also avoids with ease.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Haa throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Haa slips a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.
Haa throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it. #KD#
Haa lands a big uppercut and Driftwood crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Driftwood looks OK. Haa waves Driftwood back to his feet!#ROC#Driftwood is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Haa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Driftwood takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
Driftwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa strikes.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haa, as that shot connected.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Driftwood saw it coming and moves away.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Haa steps away.#T3#
Haa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa misses with a kick to the body
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Haa avoids it with no problem.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa misses with a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Haa jumps back.
Haa slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Driftwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.
Haa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Haa throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Haa.
Driftwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood throws a push kick but Haa slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Driftwood.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Haa.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Haa.
Driftwood lands a two punch combo.
Driftwood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haa pushes Driftwood away with a front kick.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Haa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Driftwood swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haa swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Driftwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Driftwood sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haa's knee momentarily.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood jabs at Haa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Driftwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Driftwood tries to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood misses with a looping right.
Haa staying out of range there.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Haa.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driftwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driftwood tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Haa throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haa connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
Haa throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.#T4#
Driftwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
You can see that Driftwood has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Haa is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa connects with a crisp jab.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Driftwood punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa misses with a kick to the body
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Haa drops Driftwood with a beautiful combination! Driftwood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haa is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Otis Driftwood has been cut.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Driftwood!
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otis Driftwood's cut.
That's time! Haa'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#
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Haa lands the left hand.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Haa.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Haa throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Haa.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Haa slips a jab from Driftwood.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood feints a counter leg kick.
Driftwood throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Haa's belly button to the back.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Driftwood.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Good shot there by Driftwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Haa swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driftwood. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
A right-left combo lands from Driftwood.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Haa misses with a straight right.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haa scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Haa.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haa lands the left hand.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haa blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
Haa blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Haa.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
Haa cracks Driftwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Haa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Driftwood on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Haa lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa misses with a low kick as Driftwood jumps back.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Driftwood walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Haa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Driftwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Driftwood misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Otis Driftwood.
Well Haa 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

Heismann Haa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 932 CDB vs. Steve III     
Date:   Oct 07, 2022
#R1#
Golovkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to clinch up but Haa circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.
Golovkin is looking to clinch.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
Golovkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haa throws out the jab.
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Haa walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin.#CL2#
Golovkin pushes Haa up against the cage in a clinch.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Haa manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Golovkin misses
and Haa counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Golovkin misses with a jab to the body
and Haa counters with a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Haa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
Haa is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa blocking some punches.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Haa looking to slow down the pace here.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Haa tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa is struggling to control the position.
Haa misses with a body punch. #T4#
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Haa.
Golovkin pushes Haa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haa avoiding damage.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Haa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
Golovkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Golovkin.
Haa tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haa's elbow.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Haa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Haa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Haa.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Haa. #T1#
Haa lands a left hand.
Haa presses Golovkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
Haa misses with some punches.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Golovkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Haa won't allow it.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Haa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haa throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golovkin. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.#T2#
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Golovkin.
Golovkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Haa only half commits.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golovkin's knee momentarily.
Haa throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haa.
A jab from Golovkin does it's job there.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golovkin takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
Haa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Golovkin tries to clinch but Haa moves out of range.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
Golovkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Haa.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
Haa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golovkin.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Haa slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Golovkin.
Haa 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.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa throws a push kick but Golovkin slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Haa misses.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haa slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Golovkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Golovkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Golovkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Golovkin lands a jab to the nose.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Golovkin drives through and clinches with Haa against the cage.
Haa misses with some punches.
Golovkin pushes Haa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haa's elbow.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa blocking some punches.
Haa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
A body shot lands from Haa.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Haa gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa scores with a shoulder strike.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Haa.
Haa digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Haa tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heismann Haa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Haa misses with some punches. #BC#
Haa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haa scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Haa tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golovkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
Golovkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Haa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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#
Golovkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haa, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Haa.
Golovkin gets through Haa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Haa blocking some punches.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Haa controls the action.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golovkin 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Golovkin!

An out of breath Vadim Golovkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Crawler checks a low kick from Haa.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawler. Crawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haa. Haa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler connects with a looping right hand.
Crawler throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with an inside leg kick.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haa needs to keep his hands up - Crawler had a free shot at his head there.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Crawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Crawler lands a jab to the nose.
Crawler 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.
Haa takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawler in his tracks.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Crawler throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler tries to bum rush Haa with a series of wild strikes but Haa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Haa misses its target.
Haa defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Haa.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Crawler is rocked!
A low kick lands for Haa.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Haa backs off Crawler throws a huge counter combo but Haa manages to avoid it all.
Haa scores with a spinning back kick!
Crawler throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Crawler avoids it.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haa with a body shot.#T4#
Crawler misses with the combination.
Crawler 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crawler takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Crawler avoided it.
Crawler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haa. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
Crawler scores with a nice head shot.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Crawler avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a low kick, right behind Crawler 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crawler slips under a jab from Haa.#T1#
Haa wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Haa.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a good low kick that Crawler was not able to check.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Haa lands a big uppercut and Crawler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crawler looks OK. Haa waves Crawler back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Haa blocks a jab.#T2#
Crawler blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawler throws out the jab.
Haa misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Haa throws a push kick but Crawler slaps the foot to one side.
Crawler thumps Haa with a low kick.
A combination from Haa does no damage.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Haa thumps Crawler with a low kick.#T3#
Crawler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haa counters with a huge right that knocks Crawler out cold! Haa is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa 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 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A big right from Kutvonen misses. #CL#
Haa gets tackled into the cage by Kutvonen. Kutvonen maintains the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.#TD#
Kutvonen is trying to trip Haa. He has hold of a leg but Haa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kutvonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Haa is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Haa is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haa is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haa pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Haa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.#T4#
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
Haa misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haa on the side of the head.#CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and pushes Haa back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Haa tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haa looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haa circles away.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Kutvonen manages to step out the way in time.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haa blocks a jab.#TD#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Haa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen tries to roll but Haa sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Haa controlling the positon.#T1#
Haa doesn't have the hooks in and Kutvonen manages to turn into his guard.
Haa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kutvonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kutvonen is looking to stall here but Haa recovers full guard.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Haa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haa postures up.
Kutvonen controlling the position.
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Haa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haa's guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen postures up in Haa's guard and throws a big left but Haa blocks it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa thows a body kick. Kutvonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haa misses with a straight right.
Heismann Haa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Haa as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen moves to clinch but Haa breaks away
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kutvonen rushes Haa and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen has Haa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kutvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it. #T1#
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
A short uppercut from Haa.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kutvonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Haa. #BC2#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen throws a solid leg kick but Haa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kutvonen.
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHaa.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Haa tries to sprawl out of it but Kutvonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to counter with a takedown but Haa is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Kutvonen manages to step out the way in time.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haa throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa throws a head kick that misses.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Haa thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haa lands a nice hook to Kutvonen's body. Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haa misses with a low kick.
No luck for Kutvonen with that takedown attempt.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.#TD#
Haa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen stays in close to Haa's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Our winner, Lusmu Kutvonen, 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: SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Haa thuds a left hand into Csemy's body.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Csemy flicks out a counter leg kick but Haa steps away.
Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Csemy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Csemy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Csemy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haa. That one must have hurt.
Jab from Haa.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Csemy. That did some damage!
Csemy misses with a straight left.
Haa is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Csemy.
Jab from Haa.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa motions for Csemy to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa wants to land a leg kick but Csemy is out of range. #T1#
A big left from Csemy misses.
Csemy tries to land a front kick but Haa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haa scores with a body shot.
Csemy checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Haa checks a low kick from Csemy.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haa is looking to slow Csemy down with leg kicks.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy misses with a leg kick.
Csemy throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Csemy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Csemy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haa 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 Csemy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Csemy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Csemy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Haa scores with a jab.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haa blocks a jab.
Csemy throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haa throws a head kick but Csemy moves out of range.
Haa scores with the left hand. Csemy knows he should have avoided that one.
Haa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haa throws a hook but Csemy avoids it easily.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
Haa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Csemy if he has to take too many more of those.
Haa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Csemy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haa tries to work over Csemy's front leg with a kick but Csemy checks it.
Haa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Csemy misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Csemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Csemy with a hook.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Csemy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Csemy on the side of the head.
Csemy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haa feints and then cracks Csemy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Csemy down.
Csemy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Csemy.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Csemy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Csemy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Csemy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Csemy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Csemy throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Csemy ducks down to avoid it.
Haa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Csemy.
Csemy moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Csemy throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa throws a head kick that misses.
Haa with a hook.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Csemy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Csemy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Csemy.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Csemy keeps Haa at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Csemy checks a leg kick nicely.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Csemy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Csemy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Csemy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Csemy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Csemy manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Csemy lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Haa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Haa.
Haa swings widly with a right hand
and Csemy 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.
Haa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Csemy's head.
Haa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Csemy misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Csemy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Haa lands a head shot.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
It seemed like Csemy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Csemy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Csemy.
Csemy blocks a leg kick.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses.
Csemy throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa 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.
Haa throws a shot to the body.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Csemy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Csemy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Csemy's sensitive parts.
Haa defending well as Csemy loads up on a big left hand.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Csemy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Csemy misses.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Csemy ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Csemy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
A clash of legs there as Haa blocks the low kick.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Haa moves out of range of the body kick from Csemy.
Nice body kick from Haa.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Csemy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice shot by Haa.
Csemy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haa backs up against the cage.
Csemy takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Csemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Csemy tries to avoid it.
Haa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Csemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Csemy tries to avoid it.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa is looking for a counter combo.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy misses with a looping right.
Csemy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa scores with the left hand. Csemy knows he should have avoided that one.
Haa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Csemy checks a leg kick nicely.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Csemy can do to turn this around?
Haa slips a straight right by Csemy.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Csemy avoided it.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Csemy moves out of range of the leg kick from Haa.
Csemy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haa.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Csemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Csemy tries to avoid it.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Haa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Csemy.
Csemy takes one on the button.
Haa scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
Haa throws a solid leg kick but Csemy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haa.
Haa takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Csemy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Csemy checks it.
Csemy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Csemy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haa lands with a straight right. Csemy didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Haa lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Csemy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Csemy saw it coming and moves away.
Csemy drops his hands momentarily and Haa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Csemy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Haa lands a nice shot that snaps Csemy's head back.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Haa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Csemy! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa moves out of range as Csemy throws a body kick.
Haa lands with a straight right. Csemy didn't see that one coming.
Csemy throws a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Csemy down.
Haa cracks Csemy with a good jab.#T1#
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Csemy.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Csemy throws a head kick that half lands.
Haa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Haa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Csemy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Csemy blocks a jab.
Csemy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Haa tenderised Csemy's leg. Csemy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy misses with an uppercut.
Haa throws a body punch but Csemy moves out of range.
Csemy tries to land a front kick but Haa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy jabs Haa right on the nose. Haa blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa misses with a looping left.
Haa misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A solid body kick from Csemy.
Haa checks a leg kick.
Csemy misses with a body kick.
Haa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haa duly obliges.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Csemy misses.
Csemy missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa scores with a punch to the head.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa tries a low kick but Csemy avoids it.
Csemy connects with a crisp jab.
Haa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Csemy throws out the jab.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Haa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haa is looking to chop away at Csemy's legs.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Haa misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Csemy misses.
Csemy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haa throws a lazy body kick
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haa 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.
Csemy throws a head kick but Haa moves out of range.
Haa with a nice cross.
Haa feints and then cracks Csemy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Csemy down.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Csemy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Csemy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa throws a leg kick but Csemy moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Haa blocks a head kick by Csemy.
Haa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy counters with a straight right hand.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa lands with an uppercut that bounces Csemy off the cage and back into range.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Csemy checks a leg kick.
Csemy throws a body kick that misses.
Csemy scores with a jab to the body.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa is looking to chop away at Csemy's legs.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Csemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Csemy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Csemy misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Csemy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Csemy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Csemy scrambles back to his feet.
Marton Csemy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Csemy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

Heismann Haa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
Mcgillicutty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Haa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa with a jab.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa walks into a left hand.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Mcgillicutty steps away.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haa quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haa defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haa trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mcgillicutty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgillicutty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Haa has wrist control.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Haa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgillicutty.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcgillicutty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcgillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgillicutty.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haa slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgillicutty moves in looking to clinch but Haa pushes him off.#CL#
Haa gets tackled into the cage by Mcgillicutty. Mcgillicutty maintains the clinch.
Haa misses with the head strike.
Mcgillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgillicutty lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgillicutty's elbow.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Mcgillicutty misses with the head strike.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Mcgillicutty.
A hook to the body from Mcgillicutty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Mcgillicutty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa prevents a body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Mcgillicutty has Haa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcgillicutty misses the shot to the body.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haa missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty cracks Haa with an open hand slap.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haa throws a leg kick but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.#T1##TD#
Haa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Haa has wrist control.
Haa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgillicutty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully.
Haa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgillicutty. #T2#
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes from guard but Haa blocks nicely.
Mcgillicutty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgillicutty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Haa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgillicutty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty working Haa over with strikes.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgillicutty. #T3#
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcgillicutty prevents Haa from improving his position.
Mcgillicutty with the ground and pound but Haa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haa wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mcgillicutty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haa's guard. #REVR#
Mcgillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgillicutty being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgillicutty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Haa misses.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Mcgillicutty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Haa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haa walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Mcgillicutty lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mcgillicutty there.
Haa moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgillicutty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty jabs Haa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch up.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa lands with a hook. Mcgillicutty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Mcgillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddy Mcgillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mcgillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haa blocks a jab.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Mcgillicutty manages to step out the way in time.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Mcgillicutty ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Haa stalling the fight.
Haa misses with some punches.
Haa misses with some punches. #T3#
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgillicutty's elbow.
Haa slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgillicutty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Haa gets through Mcgillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa digs a right hand into Mcgillicutty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgillicutty's gas tank.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgillicutty controls the action.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgillicutty controls his hands.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.

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 Paddy Mcgillicutty.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgillicutty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Mcgillicutty!

Paddy Mcgillicutty 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: SYN 899 Countdown     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Haa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Haa throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Yoshida flicks out a counter leg kick but Haa steps away.
Haa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haa cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Haa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A solid body kick from Haa.
Yoshida throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yoshida avoids it.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Yoshida's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoshida tries to avoid it.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Haa settles back down.
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Haa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haa scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Yoshida blocks the low kick.
Haa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa thows a leg kick but Yoshida checks it
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa connects with a body shot.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haa blocks it well.
Haa takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Haa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Haa's leg but Haa calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Haa.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haa takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Yoshida.
Haa moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Haa jumps back.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Haa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Haa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Haa settles back down.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Haa misses
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa misses with a low kick as Yoshida jumps back.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa's corner calls for a 1-2. Haa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Haa throws a front kick that sends Yoshida stumbling back into the cage.
Haa lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Haa checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haa scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida is looking to slow Haa down with leg kicks.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haa checks it well.
Haa is looking to slow Yoshida down with leg kicks.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Haa avoids it.
Haa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Yoshida throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
And Haa counters with a quick kick to the body but Yoshida blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yoshida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haa has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Haa sizes up Yoshida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Haa's legs.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa scores with a punch to the head.
Haa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haa throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Haa.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
Haa thumps Yoshida with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa connects with a body shot.
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Haa lands.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Haa.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Haa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haa.
Yoshida scores with a nice body kick.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
Haa looks to throw a body kick
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
Yoshida moves out of range of the leg kick from Haa.
Haa slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Haa checks the leg kick.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haa pushes Yoshida away with a front kick.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Yoshida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haa throws a body kick that misses
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Yoshida is looking to slow Haa down with leg kicks.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Haa lands a head kick. Yoshida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yoshida is looking to slow Haa down with leg kicks.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa staying out of range there.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Haa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Haa.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haa lands with a cross.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
A solid body kick from Haa.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haa feints a jab promting Yoshida to slip. Haa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoshida has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haa.
Yoshida with a nice calf kick.
Haa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haa checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida cracks Haa with a good jab.
Haa tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Yoshida down. #T1#
Haa lands with an overhand left.
Haa lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haa blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Haa.
That kick from Haa tenderised Yoshida's leg. Yoshida is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Haa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
Haa throws a lazy body kick
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Haa is predictable there
and Yoshida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida 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 Haa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida 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#
Haa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshida.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yoshida just manages to avoid it.
Haa throws a body kick that misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Haa.
Haa loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Haa slips a jab from Yoshida.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Yoshida throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haa slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshida! But no joy.
Yoshida slips a jab from Haa.
A jab from Haa misses.
Haa lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased. #T3#
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Haa saw that one coming.
Haa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Haa.
Haa slips a jab from Yoshida.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida 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.
Yoshida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Takashi Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Haa.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a straight left. #T4#
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Yoshida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Haa is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
As Yoshida backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haa throws out a powerful jab.
Haa misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Haa.
Haa throws a front kick that sends Yoshida stumbling back into the cage.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa misses with the body kick
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Haa scores with a kick to the body.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

A relieved looking Heismann Haa 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 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Narz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narz misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Narz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narz 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.
Narz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narz.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Narz misses with a head kick.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Narz moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Haa saw that one coming.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Haa throws a right hand that Narz ducks under and follows up with a left that Narz also avoids with ease.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa throws a low kick but Narz moves out of range easily.
Narz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa lands a front kick.
Narz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narz misses with a looping right.
Narz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Haa misses with a leg kick.
Haa lands a nice looking body kick.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Narz. Those never looked like landing.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Narz avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Haa blocks the low kick.
And Haa counters with a quick kick to the body but Narz blocks it.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
Haa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narz throws a counter combo.
Haa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Haa misses.
Haa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haa.
Narz checks a low kick from Haa.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
A big left from Narz misses.
Narz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haa wants to slow Narz down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa connects with a nice looking jab.
Narz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz throws a low kick but Haa avoids it.#T2#
Haa misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haa avoids the head kick by Narz.
Narz throws a low kick, looking for Haa's leg but Haa calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Narz blocks the leg kick.
Narz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haa throws a leg kick but Narz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Narz saw it coming and moves away.
Narz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haa walks into a left hand.
Narz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Narz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa wants to slow Narz down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Haa.
Narz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Narz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haa. Narz shrugs it off though. #T3#
Haa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa blocks a jab.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Nice cross by Haa.
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Haa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Narz.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Narz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haa. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haa's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Haa lands but Narz takes it in his stride.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Narz slips a jab from Haa.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Haa 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.
Haa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Haa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Narz tries to move into range but Haa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Haa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Haa.
Haa 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.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
Narz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haa scores with a spinning back kick!
Narz throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz thumps Haa with a low kick.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Narz throws a leg kick but Haa checks it.
Haa staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haa jabs Narz right on the nose. Narz blinks but takes it well.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narz in his tracks.
Narz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Narz tries to work over Haa's front leg with a kick but Haa checks it.
Narz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haa.
Haa throws out a powerful jab.
Haa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narz can do to turn this around?
Narz scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Haa slips under a jab.
Narz missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Narz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Haa is looking to chop away at Narz's legs.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haa.
Narz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Narz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haa has got the better of the exchanges.
Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narz is out of range.
Narz digs a good hook to Haa's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narz.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
Haa feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narz tries to land a leg kick but Haa saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haa lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haa.
Narz throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Narz takes one to the chin there.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narz misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haa lands with an uppercut that bounces Narz off the cage and back into range.
Haa is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Haa lands a jab.
Haa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narz. Narz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Narz.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haa avoids the head kick by Narz.
Haa punishes Narz's body with a nice straight punch.
Narz misses with a low kick.#T2#
Haa throws a low kick but Narz avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Narz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haa doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narz 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 Haa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa scores with a shot to the body.
Narz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Haa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narz.
Haa is looking to land body kicks.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narz throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz with a jab.
Narz ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haa.#T3#
Narz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haa.
Haa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narz throws a right hand that Haa ducks under and follows up with a left that Haa also avoids with ease.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Narz stalks Haa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haa's face. Haa staggers backwards, shaken.
Haa lands with a cross.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narz.
Narz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narz lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Narz's head.
Narz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Narz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Haa scores with a jab to the body.
Narz misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Narz down.
Narz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Narz moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick. #T4#
Narz checks a leg kick.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Haa feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Narz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Narz is looking to clinch.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narz moves out of range of the strikes.
Narz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Narz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haa blocks a head kick by Narz.
Narz stuns Haa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narz misses with a body kick.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Narz's sensitive parts.
Narz throws a right hand that Haa ducks under and follows up with a left that Haa also avoids with ease.
Narz scores with a head kick. Haa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A leg kick checked by Haa.
Nice body kick there by Haa.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Narz misses.
Haa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab from Narz.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Narz clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Haa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Narz up against the cage.
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz misses with a body punch. #T1#
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Narz controls the action.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haa lands an uppercut.
Haa is leaning against Narz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narz prevents a body shot from Haa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Haa presses Narz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands. #BC#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Narz scores with a spinning back kick!
Haa scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Haa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Narz's head.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Narz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narz is looking to chop away at Haa's legs.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Narz checks a leg kick.
Narz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Haa looks to land a body kick but Narz moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haa.
Narz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haa is out of range.
Haa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haa moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.#T3#
Haa lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haa finds it's way round the side to connect with Narz's head.
Narz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa cracks Narz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Narz throws a head kick but Haa moves out of range.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narz moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Haa lands a head kick. Narz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Narz missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narz misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Haa swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haa. That one must have hurt.
Narz avoids a kick to the body.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz tries to move into range but Haa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narz moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Haa pushes Narz away with a front kick.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Haa saw that one coming.
Narz cracks Haa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Haa throws a low kick but Narz moves out of range easily.
Narz moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narz under the eye.
Haa blocks a low kick nicely.
Narz thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Narz throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

A victorious Heismann Haa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 883 Pawlik vs. Duranto     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge staying out of range there.
Gorge misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Gorge.
Gorge throws a series of punches but Haa avoids them all with ease.
Haa throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
Haa throws a leg kick but Gorge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorge. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa lands a jab.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gorge at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Haa as he checks the leg kick.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gorge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Gorge's knee but Gorge avoids it well.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Gorge off balance momentarily.
Gorge lands a jab to the nose.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Haa saw that one coming.
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Gorge checks a low kick from Haa.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haa lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haa stuns Gorge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorge is out of range.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorge checks a leg kick.
Haa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haa 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 Gorge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gorge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Haa scores with a punch to the head.
Haa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge blocks a leg kick.
Haa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Gorge moves his leg out of the way.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A low kick lands for Haa.
Gorge throws a low kick, looking for Haa's leg but Haa calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Haa coming out on top.
Gorge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gorge.
Haa lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Gorge down.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Gorge shoots in and gets a takedown into Haa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorge 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.
Gorge is looking to advance position but Haa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Haa controlling the pace for now.
Gorge tries to lock up and control but Haa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Haa moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Gorge misses.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa cracks Gorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Haa throws a wild body kick that Gorge sees coming a mile off.
Haa with a hook.
Gorge walks into a jab.
Gorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Gorge throws a chopping leg kick but Haa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haa scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
A good leg kick by Gorge.
Gorge looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gorge checks it well.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa connects with a body shot that sends Gorge's belly button to the back.
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Haa.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gorge.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haa.
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!
Gorge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa lands with a straight right. Gorge didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Haa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Gorge as he checks the leg kick.
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorge slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Haa.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Haa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gorge looks to land a combination but Haa avoids it well.
Gorge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haa, as that shot connected.
Haa throws a solid leg kick but Gorge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haa.
Gorge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gorge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa is looking to slow Gorge down with leg kicks.
Haa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haa scrambles back to his feet.
Haa lands a nice hook to Gorge's body. Gorge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haa is looking to chop away at Gorge's legs.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Gorge cracks Haa with a good jab.
Haa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.
Gorge lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A good leg kick by Gorge.
Gorge drops his hands momentarily and Haa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorge misses with a straight left.
Gorge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorge moves forwards but Haa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorge's hands.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorge or perhaps it was just good defense by Haa, which made it look bad.
Haa cracks Gorge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge wants to land a leg kick but Haa is out of range.
Haa slips a straight right by Gorge.
Haa throws a leg kick but Gorge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Haa finds it's way through Gorge's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Haa.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorge.
Haa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haa misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Haa lands an overhand right.
Haa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Haa fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorge in the body.
Haa throws a push kick but Gorge slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa lands the left hand.
Haa throws a right hand that Gorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorge also avoids with ease.
Gorge looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gorge throws a nice looking combination but Haa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Haa is looking to slow Gorge down with leg kicks.
Haa lands with a straight right. Gorge didn't see that one coming.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gorge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Gorge lands.
Haa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Haa coming out on top.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gorge.
A shot to the liver by Haa. Beautiful body shot.
Haa misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gorge counters with a takedown into side control.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gorge tries to move to mount but Haa blocks the move with his legs.
Gorge throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Gorge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haa, who protects the arm well.
Haa wants to control but Gorge postures up.#T3#
Haa tries to improve position but can't.
Gorge working the strikes but Haa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Haa tries to roll over but Gorge keeps him under control.
Haa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gorge.
Gorge postures up in Haa's guard and throws a big left but Haa blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gorge throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge throws a series of punches but Haa moves out of range.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorge's head backwards.
Gorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Nice body kick there by Gorge.
Haa lands with an overhand left.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorge's sensitive parts.
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
Haa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorge lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Haa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorge.

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 Heismann Haa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haa, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

A victorious Heismann Haa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BB 20 - Bleak vs Land     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Belvedere throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Belvedere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haa.
Belvedere looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a hook but Belvedere avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Belvedere misses its target.
Belvedere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belvedere is defended easily by Haa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richmond Belvedere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belvedere lunges at Haa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haa's hand.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a right hand to the body.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.#T1#
A left lands for Belvedere.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haa tries a quick counter leg kick but Belvedere is wise to it.
Belvedere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belvedere misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Belvedere misses with a double jab
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Belvedere is rocked!
Haa punishes Belvedere's body with a nice straight punch.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with a big right hand! Oh Belvedere is in trouble here! Haa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 04, 2021
#R1#
Haa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorbunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorbunov fails with the takedown.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorbunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Gorbunov.
Gorbunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Haa drops Gorbunov with a naaaaasty hook - Gorbunov is in real trouble here! Haa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Our winner, Heismann Haa, 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:   May 04, 2021
#R1#
Gorbunov misses with a double jab
and Haa counters with a good, hard body kick but Gorbunov shrugs it off.
Gorbunov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorbunov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbunov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haa - that will leave a mark!
Haa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gorbunov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorbunov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gorbunov throws a head kick that misses
and Haa counters with a thumping low kick.
Haa cracks Gorbunov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gorbunov at a distance.
Gorbunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Gorbunov with that takedown attempt.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorbunov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Gorbunov wants to clinch.
Gorbunov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gorbunov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haa.
Gorbunov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Gorbunov.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Gorbunov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorbunov tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Gorbunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gorbunov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorbunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorbunov tries for a takedown but Haa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gorbunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haa sprawls well. Haa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorbunov gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorbunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Haa, which made it look bad.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorbunov has his takedown stuffed
and Haa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorbunov darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Gorbunov into the cage.
Gorbunov throws a head kick that misses
and Haa counters with an inside leg kick.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorbunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorbunov throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Haa is looking to slow Gorbunov down with leg kicks.
Haa fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorbunov in the body.
Gorbunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Haa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Gorbunov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorbunov tries to avoid it.
Gorbunov misses the body punch
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbunov can do to turn this around?
Gorbunov throws a combination that misses
and Haa counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorbunov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorbunov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gorbunov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haa has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Gorbunov throws a head kick that misses
and Haa counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Gorbunov drives through with a takedown into Haa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gorbunov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haa pulls Gorbunov in close to prevent any damage.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing Gorbunov from standing up.
Gorbunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Haa controlling Gorbunov's posture.
Haa looking for a sweep. Not yet Haa, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haa catches Gorbunov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorbunov tries to clinch up
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorbunov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haa.
Gorbunov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gorbunov throws a lazy head kick
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Gorbunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gorbunov with a poor takedown
and Gorbunov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorbunov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haa rather than just go for the knockout.
Haa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gorbunov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorbunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haa lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Haa lands a jab to the nose.
Haa scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorbunov closes the distance and clinches up with Haa, looking for a takedown. Gorbunov pushes Haa against the cage but Haa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Gorbunov.
Haa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorbunov.
Gorbunov tries for a takedown but Haa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliver Gorbunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorbunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haa tries to avoid it but Gorbunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haa to the ground. Haa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haa. Gorbunov shrugs it off though.
Gorbunov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haa swivels and escapes.
Gorbunov is breathing heavily.
Haa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gorbunov with a poor takedown
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorbunov throws a leg kick
and Haa counters with a good, hard body kick but Gorbunov shrugs it off.
Haa throws a good cross that connects.
Gorbunov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gorbunov with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haa scores with a decent looking hook.
Gorbunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Gorbunov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Haa tenderised Gorbunov's leg. Gorbunov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gorbunov walks into a left hand.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Gorbunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorbunov's head backwards.
Haa lands a jab to Gorbunov's midsection.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Haa.
Gorbunov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Gorbunov down.
Gorbunov tries to clinch but Haa moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Gorbunov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbunov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorbunov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa's corner calls for a 1-2. Haa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorbunov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a solid body kick.
Gorbunov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorbunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorbunov throws a head kick that misses
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Gorbunov misses with a double jab
letting Haa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Gorbunov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorbunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haa scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Gorbunov down.
Haa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Gorbunov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorbunov tries to avoid it.
Gorbunov darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Gorbunov into the cage.
Gorbunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Haa connects with the punch.
Gorbunov shoots and misses
and Haa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliver Gorbunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorbunov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gorbunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorbunov dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliver Gorbunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Gorbunov misses
and Haa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haa, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

After winning the bout, Heismann Haa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 44     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haa 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.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haa misses the jab.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
Haa throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera cracks Haa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Haa scores with a head kick. #T1#
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Haa.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabrera throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Cabrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Haa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haa slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa. #T2#
Cabrera slips a jab from Haa.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Haa throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera slips a jab from Haa.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.#T3#
Haa lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haa is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Cabrera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haa finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabrera's head.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Haa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Cabrera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Haa slips a jab from Cabrera.
Haa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it well.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Haa's ribs.
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Haa misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haa.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haa pushes Cabrera away with a front kick.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Haa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Haa is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Haa's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Haa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haa thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Herve Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Haa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cabrera has got the better of the exchanges.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Haa feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa misses the jab.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa with a hook.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Haa thumps Cabrera with a low kick.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Haa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haa is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Haa looks for the body kick but Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa. #T3#
Haa throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Nice shot by Haa.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Haa slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Haa avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa. #T4#
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a left and a right that stings Haa.
Haa throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Haa thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haa.
Haa slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Haa backpedaling.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Haa.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Haa avoids it well.
Haa lands with a nice body kick.
Haa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haa scrambles back to his feet.
Haa lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haa, as that shot connected.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Haa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Haa.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Haa moves out of range.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Haa.#T1#
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haa cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Haa slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera backing away here, and Haa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haa throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera cracks Haa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haa throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haa scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Haa's defenses.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
Haa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Cabrera misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.#T3#
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
A low kick from Haa misses #TD#
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Cabrera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Haa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cabrera has tightened it up now! Haa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herve Cabrera!
In his post fight interview, Herve Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa scores with a kick to the body.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Haa tenderised Work's leg. Work is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Work checks a leg kick.
Work is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Work takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa throws an overhand right that has Work reeling! Haa follows up with more punches and Work is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2020
#R1#
Peieira throws a head kick that misses
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peieira's knee momentarily.
Peieira throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peieira's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haa.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa thumps Peieira with a low kick.
Haa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peieira takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Peieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peieira lands in his opponent's guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peieira trying to control but Haa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Peieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haa defends it well. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura but Haa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peieira to get the leverage.
Peieira trying to control the action but Haa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peieira works his way into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Haa is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Peieira locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Haa is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Peieira!

 

 
 
 
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