Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett defending well as Lincoln loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Lincoln . #TD2#
Lincoln gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincoln looking to control but Howlett passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett stops Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lincoln is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincoln doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Lincoln tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Lincoln kicks off Howlett and gets to his feet.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howlett really felt that one!#T2##TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lincoln to the mat! Lincoln manages to get full guard.
Lincoln is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett advances to half guard. #T3#
Lincoln is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howlett won't allow Lincoln to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lincoln has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Lincoln 's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett shoots and misses
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Howlett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett pushing down on Lincoln 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Lincoln defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lincoln throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.#TD2#
Howlett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Howlett is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett prevents Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lincoln stacks Howlett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lincoln !
Howlett controls the position for a moment.
Lincoln tries to advance to mount but Howlett denies him. #SU#
Lincoln stands up and beckons Howlett to his feet.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Howlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lincoln !
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet but Howlett drags him back down.#SUB2#
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howlett prevents Lincoln from escaping the position.
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!
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Howlett trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln is pushing Howlett's head away, looking to escape. Howlett manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincoln tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lincoln 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lincoln has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Howlett dodges the punch combination from Lincoln .
And Howlett tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincoln pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lincoln as Howlett shoots in.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln with a jab.
Howlett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away. #T3#
Lincoln is holding on to half guard well.
Howlett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln 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: 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: ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Tilvur throws a sloppy body shot
and Eimann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tilvur's knee momentarily.
Tilvur throws a poor cross that misses
and Eimann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tilvur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eimann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Eimann gets tackled into the cage by Tilvur. Tilvur maintains the clinch.
Eimann prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
Eimann scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ralen Tilvur has been cut.
Eimann prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
Tilvur misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Eimann.
Tilvur misses with a punch to the body.
Eimann working aggressively here.
Eimann misses with some punches.
Tilvur lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eimann.
Eimann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eimann misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tilvur decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eimann tries to stand but Tilvur is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tilvur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eimann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tilvur keeping moving, preventing Eimann from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tilvur looking for subs off his back but Eimann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tilvur has a hand on Eimann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eimann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eimann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tilvur is looking to escape.
Eimann misses with a head shot.
Eimann looking to control but Tilvur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eimann wants to stand but Tilvur is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T3#
Tilvur is trying desperately to improve position.
Eimann throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Eimann prevents Tilvur from getting the reversal.
Tilvur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eimann wants to control the pace but Tilvur is squirming around nicely.
Eimann avoids the attempt from Tilvur to control.
Eimann throws some wild stikes that Tilvur manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Tilvur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tilvur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tilvur.#SUB2#
Tilvur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eimann is aware though and is defending well.
Eimann wants to control from the top but Tilvur keeps moving.
Eimann 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tilvur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eimann defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhardt Eimann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
That's time! Eimann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eimann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Eimann blocks the low kick.
Tilvur throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Eimann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eimann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tilvur.
Ralen Tilvur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Eimann clinches up against the cage.
Eimann is leaning against Tilvur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eimann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eimann lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eimann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eimann working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Eimann breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eimann.
Tilvur is breathing heavily.
Tilvur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eimann.
Eimann is looking to counter the offense by Tilvur and move into the clinch.
Tilvur scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eimann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eimann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Eimann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eimann misses with some punches.
Eimann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eimann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tilvur.
Eimann misses with a punch on the inside.
Eimann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eimann throws a punch but it's blocked by Tilvur.
Eimann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tilvur can do to turn this around?
Tilvur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur tries to pull guard but Eimann won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land. #BC#
Eimann breaks from the clinch.
Tilvur throws a lazy right hand but Eimann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eimann throws a looping overhand right but Tilvur ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tilvur takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilvur avoids the head kick by Eimann.
Eimann misses with a looping right.
Tilvur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eimann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Eimann's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tilvur thows a leg kick but Eimann checks it
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eimann cracks Tilvur with a good jab.
Tilvur misses with a straight left.
Eimann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tilvur.
Tilvur lunges at Eimann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eimann's hand.
Tilvur throws out a loose jab but Eimann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tilvur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eimann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Eimann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Tilvur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eimann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tilvur! But no joy.
Eimann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tilvur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eimann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eimann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eimann thumps Tilvur with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Eimann misses the target.
Tilvur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Tilvur is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ralen Tilvur's cut even more.
Eimann throws a jab but it's blocked by Tilvur.
Tilvur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eimann. Eimann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tilvur's corner calls for a 1-2. Tilvur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tilvur takes a swing at Eimann's ribcage but misses.
Eimann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eimann connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Tilvur lands a glancing blow to the side of Eimann's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eimann staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilvur.
Tilvur loads up on a big right hand but Eimann slips the punch.
Tilvur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eimann.
Tilvur connects with a looping right hand.
Eimann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tilvur scores with a jab. Eimann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eimann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tilvur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Tilvur tries to get set, Eimann tries to push him back and clinch up but Tilvur manages to avoid the attempt.
Tilvur throws a big shot that misses.
Eimann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tilvur avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhardt Eimann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Eimann connects with a body shot that sends Tilvur's belly button to the back.
Tilvur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eimann.
Tilvur misses the body punch
and Eimann counters with a straight right hand.
Eimann scores with a body shot.
Tilvur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eimann.#KD#
Eimann drops Tilvur with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tilvur looks back up at him and smiles so Eimann waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tilvur is still on wobbly legs! Can Eimann finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilvur misses with a double jab
and Eimann counters with a leg kick.
Eimann closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tilvur out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhardt Eimann!
A very excited looking Reinhardt Eimann 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: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Abdelrahman does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Salamanca 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.
Abdelrahman looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdelrahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Abdelrahman misses its intended target.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdelrahman's sensitive parts.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman blocks the body kick. #T1#
Abdelrahman tries to land a front kick but Salamanca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdelrahman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salamanca eats them both and turns towards Abdelrahman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abdelrahman throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Abdelrahman throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdelrahman throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abdelrahman.
An attempted straight right counter from Salamanca misses the target.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Abdelrahman checks it.
A cross from Salamanca lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdelrahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1-2. Salamanca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdelrahman misses with a jab to the body
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abdelrahman!
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca throws out a powerful jab.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salamanca. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Salamanca coming out on top.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdelrahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdelrahman's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdelrahman 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.
Abdelrahman misses with the combination.
No joy there for Salamanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that misses
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelrahman throws a nice looking combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
A jab from Abdelrahman finds it's way through Salamanca's defenses.
Salamanca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca lands with an overhand left.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Abdelrahman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Abdelrahman off balance momentarily.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Salamanca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick as Salamanca jumps back.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.
Abdelrahman throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca is looking to slow Abdelrahman down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdelrahman can do to turn this around?
Salamanca lands a really nice looking cross but Abdelrahman seems unphased.
Abdelrahman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdelrahman's head backwards.
Abdelrahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Abdelrahman's leg. Abdelrahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca fails to land with a series of punches.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman throws a series of strikes that have Salamanca backpedaling.
Abdelrahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
Abdelrahman throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abdelrahman.
Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salamanca tests Abdelrahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Abdelrahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Salamanca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdelrahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca misses with a shot to the body
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdelrahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Abdelrahman looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Abdelrahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdelrahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abdelrahman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Abdelrahman thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Abdelrahman is predictable there
and Salamanca counters with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca thows a leg kick but Abdelrahman checks it
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdelrahman's sensitive parts.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelrahman off the ropes and back into range.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Salamanca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salamanca.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Abdelrahman's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdelrahman tries to avoid it.
Salamanca walks into a left hand.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Abdelrahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdelrahman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca. #T1#
Abdelrahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman lands with a hook. Salamanca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salamanca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salamanca with a hook.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca 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 Abdelrahman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdelrahman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdelrahman ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman 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.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Salamanca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman is looking to clinch.
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Abdelrahman lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdelrahman.
The fighters circling - Abdelrahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salamanca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdelrahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca counters with a good low kick that Abdelrahman was not able to check.
Abdelrahman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salamanca dips to his left and cracks Abdelrahman with an uppercut!
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for Abdelrahman's leg but Abdelrahman calmly moves out of range.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdelrahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Salamanca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round.
That's time! Salamanca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Abdelrahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salamanca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdelrahman.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca blocks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a three punch combo!
Abdelrahman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Abdelrahman checks it.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman cracks Salamanca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdelrahman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdelrahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Salamanca's head.
A solid body kick from Salamanca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdelrahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abdelrahman motions for Salamanca to come forward. Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Salamanca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdelrahman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdelrahman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salamanca throws a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Abdelrahman.
Donk. Salamanca catches Abdelrahman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Salamanca digs a good body shot into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
Abdelrahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Salamanca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdelrahman tries to score with a low kick but Salamanca moves his leg out of the way.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca throws a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca jabs at Abdelrahman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman tries a head kick but it misses.
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Salamanca's knee but Salamanca avoids it well.
Salamanca lands with a good body shot.
Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca had his way with Shahzad Abdelrahman in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Salamanca throws a wild body kick that Abdelrahman sees coming a mile off.
Salamanca checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that Salamanca ducks under and follows up with a left that Salamanca also avoids with ease.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the leg kick from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdelrahman is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdelrahman's hands.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
Abdelrahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca tests Abdelrahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.#T1#
Abdelrahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Abdelrahman's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdelrahman tries to avoid it.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Nice body kick there by Abdelrahman.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca cracks Abdelrahman with a good jab.
Salamanca moves out of range as Abdelrahman strikes.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salamanca.
Salamanca blocks a jab.#T2#
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Salamanca's knee but Salamanca avoids it well.
It looked like Salamanca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca blocks the body kick.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdelrahman on the side of the head.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman pushes Salamanca away with a front kick.
Abdelrahman is looking to clinch.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca is looking to slow Abdelrahman down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Marco Salamanca retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Marco Salamanca 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: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Kekoa misses with a body shot.
Ortega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kekoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kekoa.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Ortega misses with an uppercut
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
Kekoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kekoa misses with a low kick.
Ortega throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Kekoa knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kekoa moves into the clinch.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa. #T1#
Kekoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Kekoa misses with a body punch.
Kekoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.
Kekoa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kekoa.
Kekoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kekoa misses with an elbow strike.
Kekoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa lands a damaging elbow.
Kekoa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekoa lands an elbow inside.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head. #TD2#
Ortega jumps guard and drags Kekoa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kekoa passes Ortega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Kekoa has control of the leg. #T3#
Kekoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kekoa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Kekoa is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega tries to roll over but Kekoa keeps him under control.
Kekoa is looking to advance position but Ortega won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kekoa is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kekoa has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ortega works to full guard.
Kekoa trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Kekoa stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega throws a hook but Kekoa blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kekoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kekoa scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Emilio Ortega's cut even more.
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
Kekoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kekoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega blocks the elbow strike.
Kekoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kekoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega blocks an elbow strike.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Ortega blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa throws an elbow that misses.
Kekoa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kekoa throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Ortega pulls Kekoa into guard.
Kekoa preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kekoa wants to get up but he can't break Ortega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kekoa looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kekoa is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega wants to control but Kekoa is keeping him busy.
Kekoa looks to move to half guard but instead Ortega has passed into mount! Damn!
Ortega prevents Kekoa from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ortega lands a heavy elbow.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.
Kekoa wants to control but Ortega is having none of it.
Kekoa is looking to get to half guard.
Kekoa wants to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Kekoa can't escape the position.
Kekoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kekoa taking shots to the head.
Ortega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kekoa gets back to half guard.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Kekoa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kekoa has control of Ortega's left arm, preventing Ortega from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kekoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kekoa wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kekoa wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kekoa is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Kekoa tries to counter by clinching up but Ortega breaks away and moves out of range.
Ortega shoots in but Kekoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kekoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega misses with an uppercut
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
Ortega cracks Kekoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kekoa wants to clinch.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kekoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Kekoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Ortega throws a series of punches but Kekoa moves out of range.
Kekoa is looking to clinch.
Eddie Kekoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Kekoa's head but Kekoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kekoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekoa wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kekoa defends it well.
Ortega misses with a double jab
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Kekoa's head but Kekoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Kekoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa scores with a body shot.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Nice shot lands for Kekoa.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Kekoa lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ortega head around and knocks him out cold! Kekoa hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Kekoa!
Eddie Kekoa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorenson moves away.
Sorenson swinging wildly here.
Sorenson misses with a wild combination.
Pleb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pleb misses with a left hand
and Sorenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Sorenson's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pleb lands with a hook. Sorenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pleb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleb tries to clinch up but Sorenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sorenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pleb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorenson.
Pleb throws the left hand but Sorenson avoids the punch easily.
As Pleb looks to move away, Sorenson throws a big counter combo but Pleb just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorenson misses the target.
Pleb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pleb scores with a hook to the body. Sorenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sorenson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Pleb does no damage. #T1#
Pleb lands a jab to the head.
Pleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pleb throws a shot to the body.
Pleb throws a hook but Sorenson blocks it.
Sorenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pleb 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.
Sorenson tries to move into range but Pleb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pleb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorenson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pleb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sorenson.
Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pleb.
Pleb throws a lazy right hand but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pleb.
Sorenson throws an overhand right that lands on Pleb's shoulder, as Pleb tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorenson throws out a loose jab but Pleb uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Pleb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorenson misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pleb blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pleb. #BC2#
Pleb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pleb misses with a shot to the body
and Sorenson counters with a straight right hand.
Pleb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleb moves away.
Pleb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorenson.
Pleb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sorenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorenson throws a leg kick
and Pleb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorenson scores with a hook to the body. Pleb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pleb just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pleb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sorenson on the side of the head.
Pleb misses with a looping right.
Sorenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pleb. That did some damage!#T3#
Pleb is looking to clinch but Sorenson is avoiding it.
Sorenson stuns Pleb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorenson manages to avoid it.
Sorenson lands a front kick.
Sorenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sorenson with a body shot.
Pleb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Sorenson.
Sorenson is looking to chop away at Pleb's legs.
Pleb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pleb lands a nice shot that snaps Sorenson's head back.
Sorenson cracks Pleb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleb moves away.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pleb.
Pleb scores with a jab. Sorenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pleb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pleb slips under a jab from Sorenson.
Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleb.
Pleb darts in trying to clinch
and Sorenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Pleb misses the target.
Sorenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Pleb rushes Sorenson and presses him up against the cage.
Pleb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sorenson backwards. #BC#
Sorenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pleb lunges at Sorenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sorenson's hand.
A low kick lands for Sorenson.
Pleb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleb scores with a nice head shot.
Pleb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sorenson misses with a wild body shot.
Sorenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pleb doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Luka Sorenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pleb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sorenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sorenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pleb cracks Sorenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pleb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sorenson's head backwards.
Pleb digs a good hook to Sorenson's body.
Pleb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sorenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pleb thuds a left hand into Sorenson's body.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pleb.
A nice side step and Pleb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pleb cracks Sorenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sorenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pleb misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Sorenson.
Sorenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleb misses with a jab to the body
and Sorenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sorenson 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 Pleb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pleb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sorenson missing with a left hand there. Pleb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pleb slips under a jab.
Pleb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sorenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pleb. That did some damage!
Sorenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pleb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sorenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sorenson. Pleb shrugs it off though.
Sorenson lands a right hook to the body.
Sorenson misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Pleb.
Sorenson tries to land a leg kick but Pleb saw it coming and moves away.
Sorenson throws a push kick but Pleb slaps the foot to one side.
Pleb swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sorenson counter with a right hand.
Sorenson wants to land a leg kick but Pleb is out of range.
It seemed like Pleb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pleb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pleb tries to clinch but Sorenson moves away
and Sorenson counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorenson throws a push kick but Pleb slaps the foot to one side.
Pleb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Pleb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sorenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pleb swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson connects with a high kick.
Sorenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorenson misses the target.
Pleb ducks under a wild hook from Sorenson.
Pleb throws a lazy right hand but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pleb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorenson.
Pleb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
Sorenson jabs at Pleb's body.
Pleb throws a body punch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Pleb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorenson.
Pleb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sorenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sorenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pleb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson slips under a jab.
Sorenson with a nice calf kick.
Pleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luka Sorenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorenson throws a hook but Pleb blocks it.
Pleb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pleb tries to clinch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Pleb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorenson throws a leg kick
and Pleb counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleb was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorenson.
A punch lands to the side of Pleb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Sorenson misses its intended target.
Pleb misses with a body shot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Pleb clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sorenson fails to land. #BC#
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Pleb finds it's target.#CL2#
Pleb rushes Sorenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Pleb on the inside. #BC2#
Pleb manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorenson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pleb just manages to avoid it.
Pleb misses with a hook
and Sorenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pleb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pleb misses the target.
Sorenson throws a hook to the side of Pleb's head but Pleb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pleb looks to land a left hand but Sorenson moved out of range nicely.
Sorenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pleb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Sorenson dominated that second round.
That's time! Sorenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sorenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pleb.
Sorenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hiya Pleb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Sorenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pleb jabs at Sorenson's body.
Sorenson avoids the body shot from Pleb.
Pleb moves in looking to clinch but Sorenson pushes him off.
Sorenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sorenson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pleb misses the target.
Pleb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pleb finds it's way round the side to connect with Sorenson's head.
Pleb is looking to clinch.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleb moves away.
Pleb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorenson wants to land a leg kick but Pleb is out of range.
Pleb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sorenson punishes Pleb's body with a nice straight punch.
Pleb lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sorenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pleb throws a body shot but no joy.
Pleb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sorenson feints and then cracks Pleb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pleb down.
Pleb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorenson.
Pleb misses with a body shot
and Sorenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pleb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorenson has time to react.
Pleb misses with a hook to the body
and Sorenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pleb blocks a jab.
Sorenson lands a nice shot that snaps Pleb's head back.
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!
Pleb misses with a body shot.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorenson moves away.
Pleb throws a right hand that misses
and Sorenson counters with a straight right hand.
Sorenson digs a good hook to Pleb's body. #T2#
Pleb throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorenson scores with a nice head shot.
Pleb is looking to clinch.
Sorenson works Pleb's body with a nice hook.
Pleb swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sorenson lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Pleb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pleb throws a head punch that misses.
Pleb wants to break free but Sorenson has control.
Pleb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pleb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pleb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pleb backwards. #T3#
Pleb is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pleb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Sorenson.
Sorenson thuds a left hand into Pleb's body.
Sorenson lands a really nice looking cross but Pleb seems unphased.
Pleb misses with a looping left.
Pleb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pleb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pleb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pleb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pleb misses with a body punch
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Sorenson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Pleb wants to clinch
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleb misses with a looping left.
Pleb slips a jab from Sorenson.#CL2#
Pleb closes the distance and clinches.
Pleb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorenson.
Pleb struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorenson controls his hands. #BC2#
Pleb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pleb walks into a straight right hand from Sorenson.
Pleb is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sorenson. That snapped Pleb's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorenson. Pleb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pleb misses with a body shot.
Pleb jabs at Sorenson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Sorenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sorenson, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Bukaew.
Black looks to land a right hand but Bukaew moved out of range.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black tries to bum rush Bukaew with a series of wild strikes but Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew throws a big shot that misses.
Black clobbers Bukaew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Bukaew.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukaew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Bukaew.
Dante Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukaew swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black lands with a hook. Bukaew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bukaew.
Bukaew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black works over Bukaew's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew thumps Black with a low kick.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black swinging wildly here.
Bukaew throws a quick counter kick to the body but Black avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Bukaew.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bukaew is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Black 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 Bukaew has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bukaew and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Black throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bukaew thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bukaew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukaew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bukaew throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Black.
Bukaew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Bukaew's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukaew tries to avoid it.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Black.
Bukaew connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukaew throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black thows a leg kick but Bukaew checks it
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black connects with a body shot.
Black misses with a left hand
and Bukaew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Bukaew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Bukaew.
Bukaew staying out of range there.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Black does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukaew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bukaew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black dodges the punch combination from Bukaew.
Bukaew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice combination there by Black.
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Black looks to land a right hand but Bukaew moved out of range.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Dante Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Black misses.
Bukaew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black misses with a low kick as Bukaew jumps back.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Bukaew ducks down to avoid it.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Decent striking displayed by Bukaew there.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black misses with a body shot
and Bukaew counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew scores with a kick to the midsection.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukaew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukaew throws out the jab.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Black moves forwards but Bukaew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Black scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Bukaew moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukaew avoids the head kick by Black.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukaew, as that shot connected.
Bukaew lands a body shot.
Bukaew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Black staying out of range there.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Bukaew defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukaew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Bukaew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.#T2#
Black is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew lands a nice shot to the body.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukaew blocks a leg kick.
Bukaew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the head.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bukaew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Black misses with a hook.
Black throws a leg kick but Bukaew moved away.
Black throws a leg kick but Bukaew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bukaew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bukaew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukaew defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Bukaew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukaew is able to avoid easily.
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 Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Black throws a series of punches but Bukaew avoids them all with ease.
Black stuns Bukaew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bukaew checks the leg kick.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Bukaew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukaew.
Black swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukaew, as that shot connected.
Bukaew connects with a solid leg kick.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Bukaew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukaew misses with a head kick.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black throws a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Bukaew.
Nice straight punches there by Bukaew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukaew.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
Black is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.#CL2#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black blocking some punches.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black blocks a body shot from Bukaew.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukaew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Bukaew blocks an uppercut.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Bukaew. #T2#
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black has Bukaew pushed against the ropes.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukaew blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukaew misses the target.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Bukaew is out of range.
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black swinging wildly here.
Bukaew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Black.
I think Bukaew 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robillard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Robillard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Robillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robillard.
Robillard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Robillard avoids the body shot from Brown. #CL#
Robillard rushes Brown and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Robillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with some punches.
Robillard tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Robillard blocks it.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robillard at a distance.
Robillard walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Robillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Nice cross by Robillard.
Robillard works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown digs a good hook to Robillard's body.
Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robillard.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. #T2#
Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Robillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown thuds a left hand into Robillard's body.
Brown thuds his right hand into Robillard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robillard swinging wildly here.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robillard. Robillard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Robillard tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. #T3#
Brown with a nice cross.
Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Robillard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robillard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Robillard's shoulder, as Robillard tries to avoid the shot.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Brown misses with a hook
and Robillard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Robillard counters with a stiff right hand.
Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Robillard misses with a straight right.
Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robillard counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a straight right.
Robillard staying out of range there.
Jab from Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Robillard moves out of range.
Brown 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.
Robillard walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Robillard slips under a jab from Brown.
Robillard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robillard throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Robillard tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Robillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Jab from Brown.
Robillard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robillard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robillard slips under a jab.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robillard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robillard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robillard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown misses with a hook. Robillard ducked under it nicely.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robillard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robillard misses the shot to the body.
Brown slips under a jab from Robillard.
Frank Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Robillard ducks down to avoid it.
Robillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown throws a jab when Robillard was well out of range.
Robillard slips a jab from Brown.#T1#
Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robillard counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Robillard closes the distance and clinches.
Brown working aggressively here.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robillard lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Robillard.
A shot in the inside from Robillard.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard. #T2#
Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robillard working aggressively here. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Robillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Robillard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Robillard has double underhooks.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robillard scores with a hook to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Robillard lands a nice uppercut.
Robillard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard lands an uppercut.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robillard lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard.
Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Robillard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
Robillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Robillard finish him?
A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Robillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Robillard.
A hook to the body from Robillard.
Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Robillard.
Robillard cracks Brown with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Brown goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Brown wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michel Robillard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Tato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Nest in the buildup to the fight.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tato shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Tato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tato gets slowly back to his feet.
Fishbone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Tato.
Tato fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Tato fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tato's head back.
Tato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tato feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Jones cracks Tato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him? #T1#
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tato. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tato is just out of range.
Tato throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Tato toppling to the canvas! Tato scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC#Tato is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Poe Tato has been cut.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tato falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fishbone Jones!
Fishbone Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhodes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Rhodes has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhodes has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Rhodes tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rhodes - that landed with a thud.
Rhodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rhodes. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rhodes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands. #T2##TD2#
Rhodes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Rhodes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhodes is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chai working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Rhodes defends.
Chai throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes avoids it well.
Chai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai scoring with punches and elbows.
Rhodes prevents Chai from improving position.
Rhodes manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rhodes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhodes wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rhodes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Rhodes gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocking some punches. #TD#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T2#
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Rhodes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a combination. Rhodes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rhodes working Chai over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rhodes stalling.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased. #CL2#
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Chai is working Rhodes over against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Chai blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodes down to the mat. Rhodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
Dusty Rhodes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kurosaki instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Kurosaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurosaki scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kurosaki punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Machida throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Machida slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Machida.
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Machida.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Chinza Machida has been cut.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Machida's head back.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida blocks a jab.
Chinza Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinza Machida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kurosaki swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Kurosaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurosaki with a body shot.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Machida.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Chinza Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kurosaki connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki thumps Machida with a low kick.
Kurosaki lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki weaves into range and cracks Machida right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Machida goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kurosaki is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Ichigho Kurosaki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Ayala's head.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones catches Ayala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ayala takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jones sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ayala bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fishbone Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fishbone Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Spratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Spratt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machine if he has to take too many more of those.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spratt. #T1#
A left lands for Spratt.
Spratt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machine.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Spratt misses with a hook
and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spratt momentarily.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt throws a good cross that connects.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Spratt backpedaling.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt scores with a body shot. #T3#
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Machine takes one to the chin there.
Spratt blocks a head kick by Machine.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spratt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Nice body kick from Spratt.
Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spratt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Spratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine misses with a body punch
and Spratt counters with a leg kick.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spratt scores with a nice strike.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Spratt.
Machine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Machine throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
Spratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack Spratt is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the body.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Machine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spratt has got the better of the exchanges.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Spratt avoids the body shot from Machine.
Spratt lands with a right hand.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Machine misses the jab.
Spratt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Machine scores with a body shot.
Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Spratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt jabs Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tried to score with a low kick but Spratt checks it.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machine is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.#T2#
Machine loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Spratt's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Spratt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Spratt lands.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machine is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt scores with a head kick.
Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Spratt. Beautiful body shot.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Machine throws a right and a left that Spratt avoids nicely.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
Machine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spratt.
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Spratt throws a quick counter head kick but Machine was just out of range.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spratt. Machine shrugs it off though.
Spratt lands a head shot.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Machine 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.
Alexis Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spratt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Spratt throws a wild body kick that Machine sees coming a mile off.
Machine misses with a body punch
and Spratt counters with a right hand to the body.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Spratt tries a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spratt with a jab.
Machine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Machine off the cage and back into range.
Spratt throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spratt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spratt catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Spratt is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt jabs at Machine's body.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Machine.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine feints a jab promting Spratt to slip. Machine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spratt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spratt connects with a crisp jab.
Machine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Machine tries to clinch up.#T3#
Spratt connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Machine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
Spratt tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
Spratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spratt thumps Machine with a low kick.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt jabs Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt avoids the head kick by Machine.
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Spratt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Spratt throws a leg kick which misses Machine's front leg but catches the back leg as Machine tries to avoid it.
Spratt lands with a cross.
A left lands for Spratt.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spratt throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Spratt.
Spratt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spratt 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Our winner, Jack Spratt, 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: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Fujimaro scores with a four punch combination!
Logan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fujimaro is out of range and Logan settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Fujimaro moved out of range.
Fujimaro connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan slips under a jab from Fujimaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Fujimaro punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujimaro throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Fujimaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimaro misses with a looping left.
Logan defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Fujimaro moved out of range.
Fujimaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the head.
Fujimaro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Logan.
A nice combination there by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Fujimaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro lands a front kick.
Logan cracks Fujimaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimaro.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Fujimaro throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Fujimaro tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimaro cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Fujimaro drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
A short right from Logan.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Logan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Logan breaks the clinch.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Fujimaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Logan misses.
Fujimaro thuds his shin into the meat of Logan's side.
Fujimaro slips a jab from Logan.
Logan throws a shot to the body.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan misses with a hook. Fujimaro ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fujimaro throws a body kick that misses.
Fujimaro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fujimaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Logan.
An inside leg kick from Fujimaro misses.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fujimaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Fujimaro.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Fujimaro wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Logan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fujimaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Fujimaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Fujimaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujimaro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujimaro walks into a jab.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan throws a leg kick but Fujimaro moved away.
Fujimaro motions for Logan to come forward. Fujimaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujimaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fujimaro needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
A swing and a miss from Fujimaro.
Both fighters circling a little - Logan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fujimaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Logan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Logan digs a good hook to Fujimaro's body.
Fujimaro tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
A jab from Logan misses.
Fujimaro connects with a body shot.
Fujimaro scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan scores with a hook.
Logan throws a body kick that misses.
Logan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan misses the jab.
Fujimaro counters with a body kick.
Logan swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Logan misses.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Fujimaro lands with a good body shot.
Fujimaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Fujimaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujimaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujimaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Logan is wise to it.
Fujimaro misses with a looping right.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Fujimaro wants to clinch.
Fujimaro throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Fujimaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Fujimaro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fujimaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Logan blocks a jab.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Fujimaro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Fujimaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujimaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujimaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.#CL2#
Fujimaro clinches up with Logan and pushes him back against the cage.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Logan prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
Logan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fujimaro is pressed up against the cage. Logan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujimaro down to the mat. Fujimaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Fujimaro lands a jab to Logan's midsection.#T3#
Fujimaro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Fujimaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Fujimaro. Those never looked like landing.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujimaro cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan avoids the body shot from Fujimaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Fujimaro thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Fujimaro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Fujimaro throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but Fujimaro checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
Fujimaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Fujimaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Fujimaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fujimaro.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan throws a push kick but Fujimaro slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujimaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Logan takes a step back to recover.
Fujimaro slips under a jab from Logan.
Fujimaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimaro's shoulder, as Fujimaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Fujimaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fujimaro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Logan's head.
Logan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Fujimaro thinks about the counter body kick.
Fujimaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Logan if he has to take too many more of those.
Fujimaro drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Fujimaro moves out of range as Logan throws a body kick.
Fujimaro throws a nice head kick!
Fujimaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Logan. Logan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Logan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fujimaro checks a leg kick.
Fujimaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Logan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Fujimaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fujimaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujimaro catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujimaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Fujimaro misses with the combination.
Fujimaro cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
Logan lands the left hand.
Fujimaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujimaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Fujimaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan throws a low kick but Fujimaro avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Logan throws a body kick.
Fujimaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Logan's body.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Fujimaro blocks the body kick.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick lands for Fujimaro.
Logan lunges at Fujimaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujimaro's hand.
Fujimaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses.
Sone Fujimaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Logan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Logan in the body.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Logan.
A cross from Logan lands.
Logan scores with a jab. Fujimaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fujimaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Logan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fujimaro. That one must have hurt.
Fujimaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Logan fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujimaro in the body.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Logan.
Fujimaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Fujimaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujimaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujimaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30

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

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

#R1#
Khalidovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Alkum 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.
Khalidovic lands with an overhand left.
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Khalidovic misses with a hook
and Von Alkum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khalidovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Alkum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Alkum blocks a head kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic cracks Von Alkum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khalidovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Alkum as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Von Alkum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Von Alkum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khalidovic dives in and grabs Von Alkum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Alkum pushes down on Khalidovic's head and hops out.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khalidovic 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Von Alkum throws out a counter right but Khalidovic avoids it with no problem.
Von Alkum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum throws a right hand that Khalidovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovic also avoids with ease.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Alkum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khalidovic momentarily. #T1#
Khalidovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khalidovic scores with a jab.
Von Alkum scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Alkum lands a really nice looking cross but Khalidovic seems unphased.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the nose.
Khalidovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Alkum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khalidovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Von Alkum lands a heavy head kick that drops Khalidovic. The ref tackles Von Alkum to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Khalidovic was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Klaus Von Alkum!
Klaus Von Alkum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Pettersson moves to clinch but Huang breaks away
and Huang comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Pettersson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Huang is on him like rabid pit bull! Pettersson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang!
A very excited looking Lee Huang 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: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmonds doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson pushes Edmonds off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds fails to land the takedown.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edmonds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds swings away with a leg kick 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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily. #T2#
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Johnson.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmonds had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Edmonds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmonds throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson with a hook.#T3#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Johnson kicks off Edmonds and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Edmonds misses with a double jab.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs at Edmonds's body.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson scores with a jab. Edmonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson motions for Edmonds to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmonds.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmonds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Edmonds takes one on the button.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.#T1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmonds slips a jab from Johnson.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Edmonds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Edmonds's head back.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Edmonds.#T3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Agano shoots in and gets a takedown into Dukes's guard.
Dukes is trying to keep Agano in close.
Agano is stalling in the full guard.
Agano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano stopping the sweep attempt from Dukes.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Agano tries to pass. #T1#
Agano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agano dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dukes tries to stall but Agano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dukes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dukes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Agano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dukes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Summittwo Agano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Agano's defenses.
Dukes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukes prevents the takedown attempt.
Agano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Agano blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Agano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Agano manages to end up in side control.
Dukes bucks up and tries to throw Agano off but instead Agano has got his back!#T2#
Dukes is trying to break free.
Agano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Agano'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.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Agano looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dukes taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Summittwo Agano!
Summittwo Agano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Nguyen is quick to defend against it.
Belmiro slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Nguyen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Nguyen to pass to mount.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belmiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro is looking to counter the offense by Nguyen and move into the clinch.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing. #TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T3#
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Nguyen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nguyen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Nguyen tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Nguyen keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nguyen off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nguyen tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nguyen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Belmiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nguyen staying busy and making it hard for Belmiro to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen 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#
Belmiro walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguyen pinned against the cage. Nguyen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nguyen.#T1#
Belmiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nguyen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Belmiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Nguyen wants to free his trapped foot but Belmiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Nguyen sits in half guard.
Nguyen moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nguyen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Nguyen has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Nguyen.#SUB2#
Belmiro fending off the submission attempt from Nguyen.
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!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro tries to reverse the position but Nguyen maintains control.#T3#
Nguyen wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nguyen tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it.
Nguyen prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguyen controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Nguyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nguyen has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nguyen feints and as Belmiro raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belmiro stands and throws Nguyen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen struggling a bit here.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Belmiro landing strikes.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nguyen's legs. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Belmiro lands an elbow. #T2#
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmiro trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Nguyen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.
Nguyen wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nguyen is not content to let Belmiro control the position.#T3#
Belmiro misses with a head shot. Nguyen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguyen 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.
Jimmy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nguyen 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.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enzo Belmiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi wants to break free but Lee has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
Choi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi lands a jab to the nose.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Choi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Choi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Choi both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Choi tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Choi backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Choi misses. #T4##CL2#
Lee clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Choi lands a right hand.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi can't break the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Choi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choi tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Choi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Choi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee misses the body punch
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lee looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Choi throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Choi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Lee misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choi wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choi misses with a hook.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heung Min Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Choi pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee blocking some punches.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head. #T4#
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Choi scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Zombie Lee has been cut.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lee right on the button. Lee goes down! Choi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Choi gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Jones sends Cortaccelli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Cortaccelli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones lands a nice hook to Cortaccelli's body. Cortaccelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cortaccelli breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortaccelli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortaccelli is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cortaccelli has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Cortaccelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Cortaccelli is rocked!
Cortaccelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortaccelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#T1#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Cortaccelli stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Cortaccelli's takedown attempt.
Cortaccelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortaccelli looks winded!
Cortaccelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cortaccelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Cortaccelli jumps guard but Jones stands there with Cortaccelli around his waist. Cortaccelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fishbone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Cortaccelli.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortaccelli.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortaccelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Cortaccelli tries to tie him up.
Jones pushes Cortaccelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Cortaccelli! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fishbone Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Fishbone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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