Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderidge.
Alderidge defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alderidge.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alderidge moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Alderidge wants to land a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alderidge does it's job there.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad goes for a double leg but Alderidge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alderidge continues to drive forward.
Alderidge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him. #T1#
Good exchange - Alderidge coming out on top.
Alderidge 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.
Blyad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alderidge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alderidge throws a push kick but Blyad slaps the foot to one side.
Alderidge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alderidge throws out a leg kick but Blyad moves out of range and Alderidge only half commits.
A low kick from Alderidge is predictable there #TD2#
and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown. Alderidge fights it but they end up in guard.
Blyad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Blyad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alderidge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alderidge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alderidge! #REVR#
Alderidge staying calm.#T2#
Blyad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alderidge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blyad to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad is letting Alderidge control him for a moment.
Blyad tries to bench press Alderidge off him but Alderidge keeps the position.
Alderidge remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Blyad is not content to let Alderidge control the position.
Alderidge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alderidge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Alderidge moves into full mount!
Blyad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alderidge controlling from mount.
Alderidge landing shots from mount. #T4#
Alderidge with a couple of short strikes.
Blyad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alderidge controlling from mount.
Blyad is trying desperately to improve position.
Alderidge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alderidge has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blyad's face.
Alderidge 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.
Blyad working to try and regain half guard.
Alderidge tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge 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#
Blyad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blyad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alderidge.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alderidge.
Jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blyad.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alderidge.
Blyad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blyad takes one to the chin there.
Alderidge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad tries a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Alderidge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Blyad.
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!
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge thuds his shin into the meat of Blyad's side.#T1#
Alderidge swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Alderidge throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Blyad throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Blyad walks into a straight right hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Blyad walks into a straight right hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Alderidge looks for the body kick but Blyad saw that one coming.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Alderidge throws a wild body kick that Blyad sees coming a mile off.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Blyad misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Alderidge works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad moves out of range of the body kick.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad blocks a head kick by Alderidge.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Alderidge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alderidge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alderidge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Alderidge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a spinning back kick!
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderidge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alderidge swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alderidge misses the target.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge tries a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad throws a leg kick that misses.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Blyad tries to counter it with a takedown but Alderidge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blyad misses the jab.
Blyad avoids the head kick by Alderidge.
Alderidge moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a straight left. #T4#
Blyad moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Alderidge avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alderidge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge lunges at Blyad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyad's hand.
Alderidge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Alderidge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alderidge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blyad will feel that in the morning.
Alderidge misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alderidge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alderidge.#SUB2#
Blyad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alderidge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blyad has Alderidge in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge pushes down on Blyad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge catches Blyad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Blyad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Blyad.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
And Blyad tries to counter it with a takedown but Alderidge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blyad lands a right hook to the body.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alderidge scores with the left hand. Blyad knows he should have avoided that one.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Blyad thuds a left hand into Alderidge's body.
Blyad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alderidge.
Blyad lands a really nice looking cross but Alderidge seems unphased.
Alderidge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blyad doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderidge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blyad moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
Blyad thumps Alderidge with a low kick.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Alderidge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with an inside leg kick.
Alderidge lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge throws a head kick that Blyad semi-blocks. #T2#
Blyad moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
Alderidge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body. Blyad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alderidge defends well and Blyad ends up having to push Alderidge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alderidge throws a sloppy head kick and Blyad moves out of range easily.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge throws a sloppy head kick and Blyad moves out of range easily.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alderidge throws a sloppy head kick and Blyad moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
Alderidge punishes Blyad's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alderidge as he avoids it easily.
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderidge throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alderidge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad avoids a kick to the body.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Alderidge misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.#T4#
Alderidge is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Alderidge cracks Blyad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderidge.
And Blyad tries to counter it with a takedown but Alderidge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Alderidge finds it's target.
Alderidge's corner calls for a 1-2. Alderidge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Alderidge delivers a nice body kick.
Alderidge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge cracks Blyad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blyad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alderidge.
Blyad 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.
Blyad shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
River missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Akutagawa's shoulder, as Akutagawa tries to avoid the shot.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Akutagawa looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by River .
River connects with the punch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River .
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a push kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akutagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akutagawa. #T3#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Akutagawa. #BC#
Akutagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akutagawa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Akutagawa sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Akutagawa avoids it this time.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from River .
Akutagawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Akutagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa can't break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Akutagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That kick from River tenderised Akutagawa's leg. Akutagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by River misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
River lands an overhand right.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand.
River misses with a hook
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River motions for Akutagawa to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
River throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
A swing and a miss from River .#T2#
Jab by River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Akutagawa counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Akutagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akutagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Akutagawa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhitkov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhitkov tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhitkov drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Perry on the inside.
Perry is leaning against Zhitkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Perry.
Zhitkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhitkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhitkov tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhitkov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakhar Zhitkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Zhitkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away. #CL#
Zhitkov has managed to clinch.
Zhitkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Perry.
Zhitkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Perry.
Perry lands with a right to the head.
Perry scores with a hook to the body.
Zhitkov is breathing heavily.
Perry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhitkov is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Perry.
Perry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Perry.
Perry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Zhitkov is rocked!
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Zhitkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Perry drops Zhitkov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zhitkov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Perry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perry creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Zhitkov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Perry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawainui Perry!
Kawainui Perry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zakhar Zhitkov had this to say: 'I will be back like you have never seen before. BANG'.

Event: ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Church throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santa Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Church is in Santa Romero's guard.
Church trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Church looking to pass the guard.
Church is working hard here to advance position.
Church chips away with some ground and pound.
Church loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Church passes Santa Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Church looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Church is looking to pass Santa Romero's guard but actually Santa Romero recovers to full guard.
Church 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.
Church advances to half guard.
Church missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Church throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santa Romero to regain full guard.
Church throwing strikes but missing.
Church pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santa Romero is keeping the position for now.
Santa Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Santa Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Church.
Church wants to pass the guard but Santa Romero is keeping the position.
Church sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santa Romero's guard.
Church missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santa Romero won't allow Church to pass to mount.
Church has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Church putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santa Romero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Church.
Santa Romero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Church throwing strikes here but Santa Romero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Church.
Santa Romero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Church looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santa Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Church. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Church pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Church lands a heavy elbow.
Church fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Church throws a strike there. Santa Romero manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Church not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santa Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Church throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Church is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santa Romero!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Church thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Santa Romero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santa Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Church.
Church landing strikes from the mount.
Church sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Church throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santa Romero because Church loaded up on that one.
Church lands with some strikes.
Church throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santa Romero because Church loaded up on that one.
Church is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santa Romero can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Santa Romero is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church unloads with some shots from mount but Santa Romero bucks and avoids them well.
Santa Romero is still in real trouble! Can Church finish him?
Santa Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Church.
Santa Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Church throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dereon Church dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Santa Romero, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Church.
Santa Romero stuffs the takedown.
Santa Romero catches Church with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Church.
Church is trying to ground and pound but Santa Romero uses the momentary lack of control by Church to regain half guard.
Church not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Church sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Romero defending well though.
Church wants to pass the guard but Santa Romero is defending well.
Church throwing shots but Santa Romero is blocking nicely. #T1#
Santa Romero is trying to control but can't.
Church missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Church lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Romero can do to turn this around?
Church passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santa Romero!
Santa Romero wants to control but Church is having none of it.
Santa Romero is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Church sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dereon Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Church throws some wild stikes that Santa Romero manages to avoid easily.
Santa Romero is bucking up trying to escape but Church cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Church sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Church landing strikes from the mount and Santa Romero is in trouble!
Church connects with a bit shot that sees Santa Romero covering up! More strikes from Church and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Church is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dereon Church!

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario tries to counter by clinching up but Dustfinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleximario digs a good body shot into Dustfinger's ribs.
A jab from Fleximario misses.
Fleximario throws a body shot but no joy.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Dustfinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Fleximario's head back.
Dustfinger lands a nice shot that snaps Fleximario's head back.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Fleximario does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Fleximario slips under a jab.
Fleximario tries to counter by clinching up but Dustfinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Jab from Dustfinger.#T1#
A nice combination there by Dustfinger. #CUT2#It looks like Hawk Fleximario has been cut.
Fleximario throws a sloppy head kick and Dustfinger moves out of range easily.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleximario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleximario with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Dustfinger.
A left lands for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dustfinger cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dustfinger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fleximario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.#T2#
Good leg kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands the left hand.
Dustfinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Fleximario quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dustfinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
Dustfinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Fleximario crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario is looking to counter punch.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dustfinger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dustfinger duly obliges.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Dustfinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Fleximario appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Fleximario swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Fleximario missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dustfinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
Good work by Dustfinger as he checks the leg kick.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Fleximario delivers a nice body kick.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Dustfinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario thuds his right hand into Dustfinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Dustfinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fleximario cracks Dustfinger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dustfinger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fleximario pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dustfinger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'.

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori with the inside leg kick. #KD#
Ritori lands a big head kick that sends Tomson tumbling to the mat! Ritori takes a step backwards and waves Tomson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Ritori throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomson counters with a low kick, right behind Ritori 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Tomson is rocked!
Ritori delivers a nice body kick.
Tomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
Tomson ducks into an uppercut from Ritori and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wusan Ritori!
After winning the bout, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Pandeya goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Pandeya tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak walks into a jab.#TD2#
Pandeya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pandeya is in Materlak's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pandeya working a defensive guard but Materlak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Materlak wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Materlak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
An elbow from Materlak crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak working the strikes but Pandeya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Materlak slows the pace down in half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya is trying is best to control the position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Materlak is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Materlak wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Materlak trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak lands a jab.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Materlak catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.#T4#
Materlak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pandeya will feel that in the morning.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya tries a quick counter leg kick but Materlak is wise to it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a low kick, looking for Materlak's leg but Materlak calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak is looking to slow Pandeya down with leg kicks.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandeya.#T1##TD2#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya taking a breather here.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materlak prevents Pandeya from moving into mount. #T2#
Pandeya controls the position from side control.
Materlak stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Materlak is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control.
Materlak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pandeya's best efforts.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Pandeya blocks the low kick.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Pandeya catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Materlak lands a high kick!
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandeya's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya unleashes a big counter combination but Materlak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pandeya connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Pandeya misses with a few strikes there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range. #TD2#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak manages to get to full guard.
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet. #T2#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Materlak is trying to control the position but Pandeya postures up.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Materlak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya shoots in and drives through. Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak lands a head shot.#T4#
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Pandeya prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Pandeya not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Materlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond lands with an overhand left.
Rivers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bond half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bond keeps it at a distance.
Bond motions for Rivers to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a leg kick
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Rivers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rivers stuns Bond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bond keeps it at a distance.
Bond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Rivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
Bond throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Bond moves out of range easily.
Bond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rivers just manages to avoid it.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bond slips under a jab.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Bond counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Bond tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Bond counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Bond tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rivers drives through and clinches with Bond against the cage.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bond blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Bond.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Bond has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
Bond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Bond.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Bond prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Rivers.
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bond.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Bond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bond.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond scores with a hook to the body.
Bond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivers tries to work over Bond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bond lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Bond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rivers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bond is trying to maintain the position but Rivers is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rivers wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers looks to land a strike but Bond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rivers has Bond pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond 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#
Rivers thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check. #CL2#
Rivers has Bond up against the cage in a clinch.
Bond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bond.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunner Bond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bond is defending well.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Bond tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Bond back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Bond holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Bond blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Bond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bond lands a nice uppercut.
Bond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rivers tries to work over Bond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers is looking for a takedown.
Gunner Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Rivers.
Bond avoiding damage as Rivers throws knees to the body.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivers.
A body shot lands from Bond.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Rivers digs a right hand underneath Bond's ribcage. Bond let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bond slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers 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.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Rivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense.
Bond slips a straight right by Rivers.
Gunner Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Bond misses
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bond with a hook.
Rivers misses with a takedown
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Bond slips a jab from Rivers.#T4#
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bond tried to score with a low kick but Rivers checks it.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bond doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Bond misses.
Rivers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Gunner Bond will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check.
Rivers fails to land the takedown.
Rivers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bond at a distance.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers tries to clinch up
and Bond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rivers's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rivers throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.#T1#
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivers. That did some damage!
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivers. That did some damage!
Bond thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bond misses with a leg kick.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Bond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bond throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers stalks Bond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bond's face. Bond staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond blocks a jab.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bond.
Nice shot by Bond.
Bond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Bond swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Bond slips under a jab from Rivers.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Bond.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers lands with a right hand.
Bond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers throws a lazy body kick
and Bond counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
Our winner, Gunner Bond, 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 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Narloch looks to land a combination but Finlayson avoids it well.
Narloch slips under a jab from Finlayson.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narloch! But no joy.
Narloch dips to his left and cracks Finlayson with an uppercut!
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Narloch looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Narloch throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Finlayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Narloch's head.
Nice straight punches there by Finlayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finlayson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Narloch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
Nice shot lands for Finlayson.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narloch slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narloch manages to avoid it.#T2#
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narloch throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Narloch is rocked!
Finlayson fakes the body blow, causing Narloch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Narloch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Fleximario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fleximario if he has to take too many more of those.
Fleximario with the inside leg kick.
Seanoa 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.#CL2#
Seanoa instigates a clinch.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleximario's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seanoa.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleximario. #TD2#
Seanoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Seanoa is trying to keep Fleximario in close. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleximario defends well.
Fleximario looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Seanoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Seanoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleximario is retaining full guard.
Seanoa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fleximario manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fleximario sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Fleximario is posturing up here but Seanoa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fleximario tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fleximario has to tap! Slick submission there by Seanoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nuufo Seanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Akutagawa misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akutagawa!
Akutagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Akutagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.#SUB2#
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akutagawa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanson.#SUB2#
Hanson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Akutagawa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hanson has tightened it up now! Akutagawa 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Hanson thanked Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ravensbourne scores with a leg kick.
Ravensbourne stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ravensbourne.
Brown throws a leg kick but Ravensbourne sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Ravensbourne tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ravensbourne with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Ravensbourne.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Ravensbourne shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown tries to bum rush Ravensbourne with a series of wild strikes but Ravensbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravensbourne. That's going to slow Brown down.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Ravensbourne.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Ravensbourne pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ravensbourne.
Jimboomba Ravensbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ravensbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravensbourne. That's going to slow Brown down.
Ravensbourne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ravensbourne.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ravensbourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ravensbourne sprawls well. Ravensbourne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown takes one on the button.
Ravensbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ravensbourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Ravensbourne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ravensbourne scores with a leg kick.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravensbourne. Ravensbourne obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Ravensbourne connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ravensbourne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ravensbourne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ravensbourne scores with a leg kick.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ravensbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Ravensbourne pushes him off.
Ravensbourne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ravensbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ravensbourne stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ravensbourne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ravensbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jimboomba Ravensbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravensbourne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown. #T3#
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ravensbourne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Ravensbourne. Beautiful body shot.
Ravensbourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ravensbourne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ravensbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ravensbourne thumps Brown with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ravensbourne with a jab.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ravensbourne can pounce on him. #T4#
Ravensbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ravensbourne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravensbourne throws out a powerful jab.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ravensbourne.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ravensbourne is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Ravensbourne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That kick from Ravensbourne tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ravensbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ravensbourne throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Ravensbourne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimboomba Ravensbourne 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#
Ravensbourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Ravensbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ravensbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown avoids the body shot from Ravensbourne.
A jab from Ravensbourne finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ravensbourne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Ravensbourne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ravensbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Ravensbourne is quick to defend against it.
Ravensbourne lands a lovely overhand right.
Ravensbourne with the inside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ravensbourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ravensbourne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Ravensbourne flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Ravensbourne, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Ravensbourne against the cage but Ravensbourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ravensbourne lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
That kick from Ravensbourne tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ravensbourne.
Brown moves forwards but Ravensbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ravensbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ravensbourne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ravensbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimboomba Ravensbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ravensbourne is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Ravensbourne circles away and we're back to standing.
Ravensbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ravensbourne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Ravensbourne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ravensbourne.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravensbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Ravensbourne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ravensbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ravensbourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ravensbourne scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Ravensbourne is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Ravensbourne scores with a punch to the head.
Ravensbourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ravensbourne throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Ravensbourne scores with a jab to the head.
Ravensbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ravensbourne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ravensbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ravensbourne.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ravensbourne.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravensbourne. Ravensbourne obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Ravensbourne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ravensbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Ravensbourne tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ravensbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Ravensbourne with a nice calf kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ravensbourne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Good leg kick by Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne connects with a crisp jab.
Ravensbourne jabs at Brown's body.
Ravensbourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravensbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ravensbourne can pounce on him.
Ravensbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Ravensbourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne works the jab nicely.
Ravensbourne is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Ravensbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ravensbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ravensbourne throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne scores with a jab to the head.
Ravensbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ravensbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimboomba Ravensbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ravensbourne throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Ravensbourne connects with a single shot there.
Ravensbourne scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravensbourne. That's going to slow Brown down.
Ravensbourne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ravensbourne counters with an outside leg kick.
Ravensbourne connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Ravensbourne connects with a leg kick.
Ravensbourne lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ravensbourne lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown 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.
Ravensbourne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ravensbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ravensbourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ravensbourne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne lands a jab to the head.
Ravensbourne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Ravensbourne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ravensbourne lands a head shot.
Ravensbourne scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ravensbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ravensbourne with the inside leg kick.
Ravensbourne connects with a nice looking jab.
Ravensbourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ravensbourne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ravensbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ravensbourne.
Ravensbourne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
That kick from Ravensbourne tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ravensbourne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ravensbourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ravensbourne throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Ravensbourne connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Ravensbourne gets back to full guard.
Ravensbourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Ravensbourne, not yet.
Ravensbourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ravensbourne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Ravensbourne passes into half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ravensbourne is working away from the top position though.
Ravensbourne is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimboomba Ravensbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ravensbourne 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimboomba Ravensbourne!
A very excited looking Jimboomba Ravensbourne 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: ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##CL#
Toney clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santa Romero.
Toney stalls.
Toney misses with the head strike.
Santa Romero blocking some punches.
Toney misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Santa Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santa Romero misses the jab.#CL#
Toney moves into the clinch.
Toney working aggressively here.
Santa Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toney has him pressed against the cage.
Toney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Santa Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Toney to work.
Santa Romero can't break the clinch.
Santa Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Toney has Santa Romero pushed against the cage.
Santa Romero tries to break free but Toney pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Santa Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Santa Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santa Romero up against the cage.
Santa Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Toney controls his hands.
Toney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Romero tries a body shot but Toney blocks it. #BC2#
Santa Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toney ducks under a wild hook from Santa Romero.
Toney tries to counter by clinching up but Santa Romero breaks away and moves out of range.
Toney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Toney clinches up with Santa Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Santa Romero tries to circle away but Toney has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Santa Romero.
Toney keeps control of Santa Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toney misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Toney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santa Romero backwards.
Santa Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santa Romero blocking some punches.
Toney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santa Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Santa Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santa Romero is trying to break the clinch but Toney is controlling him.
Santa Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Santa Romero blocking some punches.
Santa Romero wants to break free but Toney has control.
Santa Romero tries to work over Toney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Santa Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toney moves in looking to clinch but Santa Romero pushes him off.
Toney wants to clinch up but Santa Romero keeps it at a distance.
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santa Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Toney moves out of range easily.
Toney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santa Romero.
Toney misses with an uppercut
and Santa Romero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santa Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Toney tries to clinch there but Santa Romero circles away.
Toney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santa Romero counters with a big head kick but Toney shrugs it off.
Toney scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Toney misses the target.
Toney wants to clinch.
Santa Romero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santa Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Toney moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santa Romero.
Santa Romero is trying to break the clinch but Toney has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santa Romero. #T4#
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Santa Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toney.
Toney has Santa Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Santa Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santa Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santa Romero blocks an uppercut.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Santa Romero can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toney.
Santa Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toney's elbow.
Santa Romero is trying to break the clinch but Toney is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santa Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toney or not.
Santa Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Santa Romero pushes Toney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santa Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santa Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riptide Santa Romero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Santa Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toney.
Toney connects with a looping right hand.
Santa Romero scores with a head kick. Toney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Santa Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Toney moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Santa Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riptide Santa Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toney scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santa Romero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santa Romero throws a push kick but Toney slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
A head kick misses from Santa Romero.
Santa Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Toney should have avoided that one.
Toney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toney catches Santa Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santa Romero moves out of range as Toney strikes.
Toney avoids the body shot from Santa Romero.
Toney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santa Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toney wants to clinch.
Santa Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Toney manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Toney.
Santa Romero replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toney blocks it well.#CL#
Toney rushes Santa Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Toney is pushing Santa Romero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Romero fails to land. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Santa Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Santa Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Romero counters with a nice body kick.
Santa Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Santa Romero scores with a kick to the body.
Santa Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Santa Romero throws a shot from downtown. Toney moves away and avoids it.
Santa Romero needs to keep his hands up - Toney had a free shot at his head there.
Toney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toney is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santa Romero. Toney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toney misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Romero counters with a good, hard body kick but Toney shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL#
Toney clinches with his opponent.
James Toney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santa Romero is working Toney over against the cage.
Santa Romero is trying to push Toney away but Toney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Santa Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toney wants to clinch.
Santa Romero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Santa Romero.
Toney is looking to clinch but Santa Romero is avoiding it.
Santa Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Toney's shoulder, as Toney tries to avoid the shot.
Toney throws a hook but Santa Romero blocks it.
Santa Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Santa Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Santa Romero - just one landing.
Santa Romero misses with an uppercut. Toney saw that one coming.
Santa Romero slips a straight right by Toney.#T4##CL#
Toney closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Santa Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Santa Romero gets tackled into the cage by Toney. Toney maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Santa Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santa Romero.
That kick from Santa Romero tenderised Toney's leg. Toney is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santa Romero counters with a head kick.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Santa Romero circles away.
Toney throws a jab but it's blocked by Santa Romero.
Santa Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toney finds it's way round the side to connect with Santa Romero's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santa Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Santa Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Toney.
Santa Romero throws a head kick but Toney moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riptide Santa Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Toney tries to clinch there but Santa Romero circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Santa Romero.
Toney misses with an uppercut
and Santa Romero counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Toney rushes Santa Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santa Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Santa Romero tries to break free but Toney pushes him back against the cage.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Santa Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toney. #BC2#
Santa Romero breaks the clinch.
Santa Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toney looks to land a right hand but Santa Romero moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Romero clobbers Toney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santa Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toney on the side of the head.
Toney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santa Romero counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santa Romero works Toney's body with a nice hook.
Santa Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santa Romero scores with a push kick.
Santa Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Toney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santa Romero thumps Toney with a low kick.
Santa Romero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santa Romero fakes the leg kick and cracks Toney in the body.
Santa Romero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santa Romero lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Romero throws a front kick that sends Toney stumbling back into the cage.
Santa Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santa Romero misses with a head kick.
Santa Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toney was well out of range. Poor timing from Santa Romero.#T2#
Santa Romero scores with a hook.
Santa Romero fakes the leg kick and cracks Toney in the body.
Toney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santa Romero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toney.
Santa Romero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santa Romero lands a front kick.
Toney avoids the body shot from Santa Romero.
Toney tries to clinch but Santa Romero is having none of it.
Santa Romero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Romero.
Santa Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santa Romero scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Good leg kick by Santa Romero.
Santa Romero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toney slips under a jab.
Toney throws out a loose jab but Santa Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santa Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Santa Romero slams his shin into Toney's torso.
A good leg kick by Santa Romero.
Santa Romero lands a head kick. Toney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toney throws a big shot that misses.
Toney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toney tries to clinch but Santa Romero moves away
and Santa Romero counters with a head kick that wobbles Toney - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Santa Romero sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riptide Santa Romero!
In defeat, James Toney stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight, but I will come back stronger, no doubt'.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pandeya lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range. #CL#
Pandeya moves into the clinch.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Pandeya. #BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pandeya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandeya.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak misses the jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Materlak's head backwards.#T2#
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Pandeya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandeya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Materlak moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Pandeya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya wants to clinch.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya. #T3#
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Materlak's guard.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet but Pandeya passes into half guard. #REVB#
Pandeya stops Materlak from getting back to his feet.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
Pandeya is looking to advance position but Materlak won't allow it.
Pandeya is taking a breather. Materlak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Materlak is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandeya passes to full mount! #T4#
Pandeya trying to control but Materlak is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandeya controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak is trying to reverse the position but instead Pandeya has taken his back - oops!
Pandeya doesn't have the hooks in and Materlak manages to turn into his guard.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pandeya drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Materlak wants to sweep here but Pandeya controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Materlak 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.
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Pandeya jabs at Materlak's body.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Pandeya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pandeya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya stalling. #T3#
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
Materlak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandeya tries to pass to full mount but Materlak defends it.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materlak won't allow Pandeya to pass to mount.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Materlak is looking to improve his position.
Materlak is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya closes the distance but Materlak moves to the side
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak lunges at Pandeya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandeya's hand.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice leg kick.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Materlak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Pandeya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Pandeya moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Materlak jabs Pandeya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandeya.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Pandeya moves into range and clinches up with Materlak.
Pandeya cracks Materlak with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Materlak working hard to break the clinch.
Pandeya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Pandeya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily. #TD#
Pandeya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandeya advances to full mount.
Pandeya takes Materlak's back.
Pandeya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pandeya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Materlak is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Materlak right now.
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.
Materlak is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandeya controlling from the back.
Pandeya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pandeya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Materlak trying to get back to his feet but Pandeya is in full control for now.
Pandeya wants to control but Materlak is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Pandeya 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Trollslayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trollslayer's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trollslayer off the cage and back into range.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Finlayson.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Finlayson.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Finlayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Finlayson tests Trollslayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Trollslayer slips the punch.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer staying out of range there.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trollslayer walks into a left hand.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer. #T1#
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlayson seems keen to control Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Finlayson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finlayson wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finlayson stands and throws Trollslayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finlayson off and has taken his back!#T3#
Trollslayer is trying to stick to Finlayson's back but Finlayson is turning into Trollslayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trollslayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finlayson.
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Finlayson tries to pass.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlayson is one step ahead there.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson 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.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab. Trollslayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Trollslayer walks into a jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Finlayson.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Finlayson misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Finlayson has moved into half guard.
Finlayson controlling the pace.
Trollslayer punching from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finlayson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Finlayson's temple.
Trollslayer is putting a hurting on Finlayson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Finlayson is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Finlayson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finlayson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte misses with a double jab
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge 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.#T1#
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alderidge lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Donk. Turcotte catches Alderidge right on the button with a cross.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Turcotte tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Alderidge avoids it well.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Alderidge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
A big right from Alderidge misses. #T3#
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge connects with a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Alderidge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Turcotte scores with a body shot. #T4#
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alderidge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turcotte will feel that in the morning.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Alderidge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turcotte has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Alderidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte backing away here, and Alderidge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Alderidge tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T2#
Alderidge defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderidge's head backwards.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.#T3#
Alderidge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alderidge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab. #T4#
Alderidge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Alderidge with an uppercut!
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alderidge eats them both and turns towards Turcotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab.#CL#
Turcotte darts in and clinches Alderidge up against the cage.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
A short left from Turcotte.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.#CL#
Turcotte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.#T1#
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Alderidge throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.#T2#
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
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!
Alderidge slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range. #T3#
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alderidge doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alderidge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte misses the jab.
Alderidge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bond.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond thuds his shin into the meat of Lankinen's side.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond tries to land a front kick but Lankinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lankinen. #T1#
Bond swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Bond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Bond scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Lankinen. #CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range. #T2#
Lankinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Bond scores with a hook.
Bond lands a head shot.#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Bond connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Bond lands a big right hand that sends Lankinen crashing to the mat! Bond stays standing though and waves Lankinen back to his feet!
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
A slapping body kick lands there for Bond.
Bond throws a pinpoint strike between Lankinen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lankinen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bond scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Bond!
After winning the bout, Gunner Bond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Fei Hung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dendranthemum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Fei Hung.
Dendranthemum misses with an uppercut. Fei Hung saw that one coming.
Dendranthemum wants to land a leg kick but Fei Hung is out of range.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick but Fei Hung checks it.
Fei Hung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fei Hung tests Dendranthemum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dendranthemum misses with a leg kick
and Fei Hung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Hung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dendranthemum tries to land a leg kick but Fei Hung saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dendranthemum. That's going to slow Fei Hung down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dendranthemum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dendranthemum lands a leg kick. The shin dug 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!
A low kick from Dendranthemum misses
and Dendranthemum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dendranthemum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fei Hung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dendranthemum misses with a leg kick
and Fei Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dendranthemum 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Hung! But no joy.
Dendranthemum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Hung was well out of range. Poor timing from Dendranthemum.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick
and Fei Hung counters with a three punch combo that has Dendranthemum backing up. Dendranthemum nods at Fei Hung to acknowledge the strikes.
Dendranthemum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fei Hung finds it's way round the side to connect with Dendranthemum's head.
Fei Hung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Hung! But no joy.
Dendranthemum tries to score with a low kick but Fei Hung moves his leg out of the way.
Dendranthemum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Hung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dendranthemum throws a low kick, looking for Fei Hung's leg but Fei Hung calmly moves out of range.
Dendranthemum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Hung misses with an uppercut.
Dendranthemum thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Dendranthemum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fei Hung checks it well.
Dendranthemum misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Hung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick
and Fei Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fei Hung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dendranthemum. That one must have hurt.
Dendranthemum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei Hung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Dendranthemum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dendranthemum.
Dendranthemum gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dendranthemum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Hung moves away.
Fei Hung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dendranthemum with a body shot.#T3#
Dendranthemum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Fei Hung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dendranthemum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dendranthemum scoring well with a low kick there.
Dendranthemum throws a chopping leg kick but Fei Hung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dendranthemum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fei Hung.
A little jabbing left from Fei Hung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fei Hung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Terrajackano Dendranthemum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dendranthemum misses with an uppercut. Fei Hung saw that one coming.
Fei Hung moves out of range of the body kick from Dendranthemum.
Fei Hung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fei Hung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Fei Hung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fei Hung throws out a counter right but Dendranthemum avoids it with no problem.
Dendranthemum misses with an uppercut
letting Fei Hung counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Dendranthemum, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dendranthemum misses with a leg kick
and Fei Hung counters with a left and a right that stings Dendranthemum. #T4#
Dendranthemum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fei Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Hung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Hung moves out of range as Dendranthemum throws a body kick.
Dendranthemum thows a leg kick but Fei Hung checks it
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Hung checks a low kick from Dendranthemum.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dendranthemum 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 Fei Hung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fei Hung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dendranthemum throws a chopping leg kick but Fei Hung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dendranthemum tries to score with a low kick but Fei Hung moves his leg out of the way.
Fei Hung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung scores with a one two! Dendranthemum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fei Hung 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.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick but Fei Hung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dendranthemum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dendranthemum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Hung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Fei Hung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fei Hung 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Fei Hung!

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Lovelace scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Akashinga Maphosa has been cut.
Maphosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maphosa throws a body punch but Lovelace moves out of range.
Lovelace avoids the head kick by Maphosa.
Lovelace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maphosa delivers a nice body kick.
Maphosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lovelace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Maphosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maphosa misses with a body shot.
Maphosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Lovelace misses with an uppercut.
Lovelace works Maphosa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maphosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovelace.
Lovelace ducks under a wild hook from Maphosa.#T1#
Maphosa digs a good body shot into Lovelace's ribs.
Lovelace ducks under a wild hook from Maphosa.
Maphosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovelace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lovelace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maphosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovelace.
Maphosa throws a head kick but Lovelace moves out of range.
Maphosa misses with a hook. Lovelace ducked under it nicely.
Lovelace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lovelace lands with a good body shot.
Maphosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovelace lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maphosa takes a step back to recover.
Maphosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovelace moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovelace misses the target.
Maphosa throws a head kick that Lovelace semi-blocks.
Lovelace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maphosa throws a front kick that sends Lovelace stumbling back into the cage.
Maphosa misses with an uppercut. Lovelace saw that one coming.
Lovelace swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Lovelace misses its intended target.
Maphosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lovelace throws a head kick but Maphosa moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Maphosa.
Lovelace slips a straight right by Maphosa.
Maphosa throws a hook but Lovelace blocks it.
Lovelace lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maphosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lovelace scores with a head kick. Maphosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maphosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovelace throws a sloppy head kick and Maphosa moves out of range easily.
Maphosa lands a leg kick that knocks Lovelace off balance momentarily.#T3#
Maphosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovelace is looking to wear down Maphosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovelace throws a nice head kick!
Lovelace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maphosa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Lovelace blocks the low kick.
Lovelace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maphosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Maphosa avoids the head kick by Lovelace.
Lovelace misses with a head kick.
Lovelace throws a jab when Maphosa was well out of range.
Maphosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maphosa!
Lovelace blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Lovelace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maphosa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Maphosa.
Lovelace misses with a low kick.
Maphosa throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelace moves out of range easily.
Maphosa slips under a jab.
Lovelace scores with the left hand. Maphosa knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maphosa thumps Lovelace with a low kick.
Lovelace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maphosa.
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Lovelace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lovelace throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Maphosa tenderised Lovelace's leg. Lovelace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maphosa thumps Lovelace with a low kick.
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 Ferris Lovelace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akashinga Maphosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Maphosa!
Maphosa looks to throw the jab but Lovelace is out of range.
Lovelace throws the kick towards the body but Maphosa avoids it.
Lovelace swings for the body but Maphosa moves out of range.
Maphosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Maphosa feints and then cracks Lovelace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovelace down.
Lovelace scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Lovelace misses.
Maphosa misses with a hook. Lovelace ducked under it nicely.
Lovelace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maphosa just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelace loads up on a big right hand but Maphosa slips the punch.
Maphosa checks a leg kick.
Maphosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Maphosa.
Maphosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovelace.#T1#
Lovelace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maphosa.
Lovelace misses with a head kick.
Lovelace scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lovelace scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lovelace swings for the body but Maphosa moves out of range.
Maphosa blocks a head kick by Lovelace.
Lovelace lands a nice hook to Maphosa's body. Maphosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maphosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lovelace misses with a looping left.
Lovelace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lovelace throws a head kick that misses.
Maphosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovelace manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lovelace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maphosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovelace misses with a head kick.
Maphosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovelace moves away.
Lovelace throws a shot from downtown. Maphosa moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maphosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Maphosa.
A big right from Maphosa misses.
Maphosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovelace moves away.
Maphosa throws a leg kick but Lovelace checks it.
Lovelace misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Lovelace. #T3#
Lovelace blocks a head kick by Maphosa.
Maphosa throws a push kick but Lovelace slaps the foot to one side.
Lovelace tried to counter with a leg kick but Maphosa avoided it.
Maphosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maphosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maphosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferris Lovelace is winning the standup battle so far.
Maphosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovelace manages to avoid it.
Lovelace swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lovelace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maphosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Maphosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovelace moves away.
Maphosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maphosa misses with a looping left.
Maphosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maphosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maphosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Maphosa avoids the body shot from Lovelace.
Maphosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovelace misses the target.
Maphosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovelace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovelace. Maphosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maphosa moves away from the strike by Lovelace.
Lovelace missing with a left hand there. Maphosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maphosa misses with a wild body shot.
Maphosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maphosa avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maphosa.
Lovelace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lovelace misses with a shot to the body
and Maphosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maphosa tries a switch 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 Ferris Lovelace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akashinga Maphosa's cut.
That's time! Lovelace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lovelace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maphosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maphosa throws a lazy right hand but Lovelace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovelace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Maphosa.
Lovelace misses with a left hand
and Maphosa counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lovelace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lovelace throws a head kick that misses.
Maphosa slips a straight right by Lovelace.
Maphosa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maphosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maphosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovelace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maphosa just manages to avoid it.
Maphosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovelace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lovelace throws a leg kick but Maphosa moved away.
And Maphosa responds with a good body kick, but Lovelace manages to step out the way in time.
Lovelace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maphosa. Lovelace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maphosa misses with an uppercut. Lovelace saw that one coming.
Maphosa misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lovelace misses its target.
Lovelace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lovelace scores with a head kick.
Maphosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maphosa throws a head kick that misses.
Lovelace jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maphosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maphosa misses the body punch
and Lovelace counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovelace punishes Maphosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovelace lands a jab.
Lovelace misses with a head kick.
A big right from Lovelace misses. #T2#
Maphosa moves out of range of the body kick from Lovelace.
Lovelace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maphosa misses with a head kick.
Maphosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Lovelace misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lovelace.
A nice leg kick from Lovelace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovelace digs a good hook to Maphosa's body.
A head kick misses from Lovelace.
Lovelace scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Maphosa avoids the head kick by Lovelace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovelace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lovelace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lovelace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maphosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lovelace's head.
Lovelace takes a swing at Maphosa's ribcage but misses.
Maphosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovelace. That did some damage!
Lovelace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maphosa.
Lovelace throws a hook but Maphosa avoids it easily.
Maphosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maphosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovelace.
Maphosa looks to land a body kick but Lovelace moved away.
Maphosa swings for the body but Lovelace moves out of range. #T4#
Lovelace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maphosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Lovelace throws a body punch but Maphosa moves out of range.
Maphosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lovelace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maphosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maphosa. Lovelace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovelace misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Maphosa misses.
Maphosa misses with a head kick.
Maphosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lovelace clobbers Maphosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maphosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akashinga Maphosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferris Lovelace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lovelace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maphosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferris Lovelace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovelace 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferris Lovelace!

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Danhaven loads up on a big right hand but Great Lion slips the punch.
Great Lion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danhaven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Great Lion throws out the jab.
Great Lion loads up on a big right hand but Danhaven slips the punch.
Danhaven misses with a body punch
and Great Lion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Danhaven is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Great Lion misses the target.
Danhaven throws a counter high kick but Great Lion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Danhaven avoids the body shot from Great Lion.
Danhaven ducks under a wild hook from Great Lion.
Danhaven throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great Lion! But no joy.
Danhaven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Great Lion loads up on a big right hand but Danhaven slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great Lion lands the left hand.
Great Lion blocks a head kick by Danhaven.
Great Lion blocks a head kick by Danhaven.
A countering left hand to the body from Great Lion misses.
Great Lion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danhaven avoids the head kick by Great Lion. #T1#
Danhaven takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Great Lion lands a big head kick that sends Danhaven tumbling to the mat! Great Lion takes a step backwards and waves Danhaven back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Danhaven is rocked!
Great Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Danhaven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danhaven tries to land a front kick but Great Lion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danhaven seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Danhaven misses #KD2#
and Great Lion counters with a head kick that drops Danhaven to the mat! Danhaven scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Great Lion.
Danhaven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Great Lion moves away.
Great Lion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danhaven with a body shot.
Great Lion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Great Lion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danhaven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Great Lion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danhaven.
Great Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Donk. Great Lion catches Danhaven right on the button with a cross.
Danhaven throws a body punch but Great Lion moves out of range.
Great Lion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Great Lion lands a big head kick that sends Danhaven tumbling to the mat! Great Lion takes a step backwards and waves Danhaven back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Great Lion connects with a leg kick.
Danhaven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Great Lion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Great Lion as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Great Lion coming out on top.#KD2#
Great Lion lands a big head kick that sends Danhaven tumbling to the mat! Great Lion takes a step backwards and waves Danhaven back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Danhaven slips under a jab.
Danhaven missing with a left hand there. Great Lion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danhaven throws a shot from downtown. Great Lion moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Great Lion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Great Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danhaven thinks about countering with a head kick.
Great Lion lands a jab to the nose.
Danhaven lands with a cross.
Danhaven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danhaven lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice shot by Great Lion.
Great Lion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Great Lion as he checks the leg kick.
Great Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Great Lion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danhaven throws out the jab.
Great Lion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Great Lion jabs at Danhaven's body.
Great Lion scores with a nice head shot.
Danhaven takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Great Lion.
Great Lion cracks Danhaven on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Danhaven falls backwards against the cage. Great Lion follows up with more strikes that drop Danhaven to his knees. Great Lion keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Danhaven! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kereenyaga Great Lion!

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Barclay moves away from the strike by Dallesandro.
Dallesandro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barclay was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallesandro.
Dallesandro checks the leg kick.
Dallesandro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Barclay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barclay avoids the head kick by Dallesandro.
Barclay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallesandro is just out of range.
Barclay throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallesandro.
Barclay scores with a hook to the body. Dallesandro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Barclay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallesandro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dallesandro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
Barclay connects with a looping right hand.
Barclay misses with a hook to the body
and Dallesandro counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallesandro misses the target. #T1#
Dallesandro lands a high kick!
Barclay throws a jab when Dallesandro was well out of range.
Dallesandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dallesandro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallesandro defending well as Barclay loads up on a big left hand.
Dallesandro just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barclay throws a hook but Dallesandro blocks it.
Barclay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dallesandro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dallesandro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barclay was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallesandro.
Dallesandro scores with a head kick.
Dallesandro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay blocks a head kick by Dallesandro. #T2#
Dallesandro throws an overhand right that lands on Barclay's shoulder, as Barclay tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Dallesandro lands a big head kick that sends Barclay tumbling to the mat! Dallesandro takes a step backwards and waves Barclay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Barclay is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rycoturbo Dallesandro!

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