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Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Jiang misses the jab.
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jiang. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jiang lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen sizes up Jiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Jiang checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Jiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Jiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Jiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang lands an overhand right.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen. #T3#
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Jiang tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Matikainen catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Jiang lands a nice shot that snaps Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
Jiang lands a right hand.
Jiang is stalling here.
Jiang presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen can't break the clinch.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A short right from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Jiang is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jiang moves into the clinch.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen. #T1#
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen works Jiang's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Jiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jiang tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang scores with a knee to the head.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Jiang tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Jiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
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!
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jiang counters with a low kick, right behind Matikainen 's knee.
Matikainen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Jiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Jiang.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the body kick
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiang's sensitive parts.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jiang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang 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.#CL#
Jiang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Jiang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Jiang checks it
and Jiang counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#CL#
Jiang pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Jiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Jiang looking to stall.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiang wants to clinch.#T3#
Jiang throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jiang. Jiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiang lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang feints a jab promting Matikainen to slip. Jiang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiang.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matikainen takes a step back to recover.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good jab.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Jiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Jiang scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen motions for Jiang to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Jiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
A jab from Jiang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiang.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Come on Jiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

The fight is ruled a draw!

Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024





177 cm
36 yrs
147 lbs



170 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner clinches with his opponent.
Bremner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Bremner 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.
Bremner is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Bremner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bremner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
River controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, River seems content to control.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg. #T1#
Bremner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bremner holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Bremner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bremner manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Bremner's guard.
River is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) River#SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bremner wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Bremner wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Bremner is pushing down on River's leg trying to pass to half guard. River is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Bremner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for River!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (0) River
River tries to lock up and control but Bremner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
River is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking to secure an arm triangle but River defends it well. #SUB#
Bremner has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! River is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaxon Bremner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaxon Bremner made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RSE 61: Hopeless     
Date:   Mar 20, 2024
#R1#
Banner misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed thinks about countering with a body kick.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #KD#
Creed lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Creed waves Banner back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner looks winded!
Creed throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Creed cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Creed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banner to stand back up!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Creed throws a quick head kick that knocks Banner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Creed is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Creed !

 

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas .
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas .
Thomas misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Hoost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Thomas motions for Hoost to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas ! Hoost lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost cracks Thomas 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Thomas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hoost can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
A victorious Clarence Hoost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024
#R1#
River cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Bee misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee avoids the body shot from River .
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bee lands a right hook to the body.
Bee wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River shoots for a takedown but Bee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with the punch.#T1#
River has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Lruce Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River staying out of range there.#CL2#
River clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
River misses with some punches.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River misses with a body punch. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bee cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee with a hook.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Bee seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Bee throws a leg kick but River checks it. #T2#
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Bee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River misses the body punch
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee slips a jab from River .
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River .
Lruce Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
River checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Bee, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for River .
River avoids the body shot from Bee.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bee rather than just go for the knockout.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from River misses.
Bee jabs at River 's body.
Bee staying out of range there.
River misses with a body shot.
River stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee misses with a straight left.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee slips under a jab.#T4##CL2#
River clinches.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a body punch.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a body shot from River .
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River is trying to pull guard but Bee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Bee prevents a body shot from River .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands. #BC#
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by River .
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River .
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
River works Bee's body with a nice hook.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by River . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River .
River slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bee.#CL2#
Bee gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch. #T1#
River stalling in the clinch but Bee improves position.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bee feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River misses with a body shot.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a hook
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Bee misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee thumps River with a low kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and River counters by clinching up.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .#T4#
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
Bee tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bee misses with a low kick.
River with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Bee drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bee did well to prevent River getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
River scores with a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is wriggling around but River manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bee is holding on to half guard well.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Bee tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bee is concentrating on defense, preventing River from advancing position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bee trying to control here.
Bee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River controlling the action here.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bee wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bee wants to control but River passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River working away.
Bee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
River moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee is trying to control River 's posture but River avoids it.
River looks up at the clock and then as Bee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bee holds on to River 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bee manages to get back to half guard.
Bee trying to hold on to River 's head to control him but River postures up.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bee is pressing down on River 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bee wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !

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

 

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Jiang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jiang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Jiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billabong's hands.
Jiang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jiang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Billabong is taking a breather. Jiang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jiang tries to kick Billabong off but Billabong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong scores with a hook.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Jiang seems unphased. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Jiang counters with a good low kick that Billabong was not able to check.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Billabong misses with a body punch
and Jiang counters with an inside leg kick.
Billabong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong lands with a straight right. Jiang didn't see that one coming.
Jiang blocks a jab.#T4#
Jiang misses with a hook.
Jiang misses with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Jiang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jiang wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Jiang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jiang being controlled here, momentarily.
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Billabong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billabong throws a series of strikes that have Jiang backpedaling.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiang can do to turn this around?
Billabong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong lands a jab to Jiang's midsection.
Billabong blocks the body kick. #KD2#
Jiang cracks Billabong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Billabong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jiang finish him? #ROC2#Billabong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang lands a big right hook! Billabong looks hurt but is still standing! Jiang lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Billabong falls down and Jiang dives in with a huge hammer fist! Billabong's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jiang runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Da Jiang!
Da Jiang is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
A cross from McCain lands.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
McCain 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.
McCain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is trying to stall.
McCain prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain is pressed up against the cage. Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCain down to the mat. McCain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bainbridge's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bainbridge pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge. #T2#
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it. #BC2#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
McCain 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.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain .
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bainbridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Bainbridge's side.#CL2#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Bainbridge in a clinch.
McCain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from McCain . #T3#
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain lands a body punch.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath McCain 's ribcage. McCain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge goes for a takedown attempt but McCain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCain misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.#CL#
Bainbridge has closed the distance and engaged McCain in a clinch.
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainbridge won't allow it.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from McCain .
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
McCain rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McCain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain ! But no joy.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
A head kick misses from McCain .
As McCain backs away, Bainbridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
McCain jabs at Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bainbridge finds it's way through McCain 's defenses.
A head kick from McCain lands but Bainbridge takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
McCain loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A short right from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but McCain checks it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bainbridge counters with a good, hard body kick but McCain shrugs it off.
McCain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bainbridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react.#CL2#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick. #T1#
McCain throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
McCain misses with a body shot.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bainbridge is looking for a counter combo.
McCain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bainbridge eats them both and turns towards McCain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McCain .
A head kick by McCain misses #CL#
and Bainbridge counters by clinching up.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge.
McCain is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain stalling in the clinch.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain taking a breather.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McCain 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain .
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. #T4#
Bainbridge wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCain - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
Jab from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !

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

 

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River misses with a hook.
Stalinovich throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalinovich should have avoided that one.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River cracks Stalinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
River 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.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.#T1#
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by River .
River misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
River misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
River 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River misses the jab.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovich scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalinovich defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by River . That's going to slow Stalinovich down. #T3#
River misses with a kick to the body.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
River has Stalinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike. #T4#
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Stalinovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.#SUB#
Stalinovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stalinovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Stalinovich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stalinovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from River misses.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
River misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from River .
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
River misses with a hook
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich connects with a jab.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalinovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovich closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
River throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
River with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River .#T3#
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalinovich is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalinovich, as that shot connected.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich slips a straight right by River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River cracks Stalinovich with a good jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#River is rocked!
Stalinovich jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich scores with a shot to the side of River 's head. #TD#
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat. #SUB#
River is posturing up here but Stalinovich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! River tries to roll out but it's too tight and River has to tap! Slick submission there by Stalinovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tenkula misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a big counter head kick but Tenkula avoids it with no problem.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Tenkula misses with a straight right.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire swings for the body but Tenkula moves out of range.
McGuire defending well as Tenkula loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenkula was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Tenkula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Tenkula's head. #CUT2#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
McGuire sends Tenkula crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Tenkula up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire cracks Tenkula with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tenkula tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McGuire pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tenkula is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
After winning the bout, Lathem McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen     
Date:   Mar 08, 2024
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
McGuire leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Stark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Stark wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! McGuire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... McGuire has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGuire reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGuire taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
River with a nice calf kick.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Donk. River catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee moves out of range as River strikes.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.#T1#
Lee misses with a head kick. #CL#
Lee forces River back against the cage and clinches.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from River.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from River.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land. #T2#
Nice elbow from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
River is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
River misses the shot to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River misses with a double jab.
River blocks a head kick by Lee.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
River pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from River.
River gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
River lands with a left to the head.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
River lands an uppercut.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Lee blocks a body shot from River.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River lands a body punch.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a body punch.
River lands an uppercut.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River 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#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses the jab.
River tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee 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.
River tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a left hand
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River takes one to the chin there.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
River rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
River digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A body shot lands from River.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Guy River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with some punches. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
River blocks a jab.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by River. #T2#
River tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
River rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee working River over with knees to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from River. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee slips a jab from River.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Lee tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
River has Lee up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
River moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River blocks a head kick by Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River avoids the head kick by Lee.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
River lands a body punch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River 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#
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River misses with an uppercut.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from River.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee checks a low kick from River.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River lands a head shot.
Jeff Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a left hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid body kick from River.
River cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick lands for River.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from River.
River pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
River rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River misses with an elbow strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands a head shot.
River jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks into a left hand.
River tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Lee looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River lands a jab.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by River.
River with a nice calf kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A hook to the body from River.
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!

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

 

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Hardman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
River digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
River tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River lands with a good body shot.
River drops his hands momentarily and Hardman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Hardman is predictable there
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River clobbers Hardman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hardman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses the shot to the body.
Hardman tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman falls off balance throwing a combination
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from River .
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman can't break the clinch. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB#
River throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hardman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River has tightened it up now! Hardman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
Our winner, James River , 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: C282: Marley vs Haggar     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas !
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chukwuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been informed that Chukwuma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Thomas 's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Thomas .
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Thomas .
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Thomas lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma with a hook.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a left and a right... And another left! Chukwuma is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024





170 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



175 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: River (0) vs (4) Elvul
Elvul in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River gets back to half guard.
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (7) Elvul
River is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
River bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (7) Elvul
River looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (9) Elvul
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elvul passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (12) Elvul
River trying to remain calm as Elvul controls from the top position.#T2#
River is looking for a sweep.
River is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it.
River is not content to let Elvul control the position.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River is not content to let Elvul control the position. #T3#
River is looking for a sweep.
River is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it.
River trying to remain calm as Elvul controls from the top position.
River gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: River (2) vs (14) Elvul
Elvul tries to control but River wriggling away.
River tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.#T4#
Elvul controlling his opponent.
Elvul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
River regains half guard.
River trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Elvul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (17) Elvul
River is looking to improve his position but Elvul isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
River tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Elvul content just to control the position here.
River can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River reaches up to try and control the position but Elvul seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! River rolls and tries to escape and now Elvul has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: River (2) vs (20) Elvul#T6#
Elvul trying to control momentarily.
Elvul controlling the position well here. River rolled but Elvul kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
River looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Elvul tries to keep control of the position but River is staying busy.#T7##SUB2#
Elvul looking for the choke from the back.
River is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be River right now.
River tries to escape but Elvul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Elvul is riding his opponent, not letting River buck him off.
River trying to control the position but Elvul manages to sink in the hooks.
Elvul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Elvul keeps control of the position as River tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
River staying busy and making it hard for Elvul to control.
Well, with Elvul on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before River is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
River trying to control the hands but Elvul breaks the grip.
River tries to escape the position. #T9#
Elvul trying to control momentarily.
River is in bad spot here.
Elvul is not going to allow River to sit and survive in this position.
Elvul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Let's hope that Elvul 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.
I really don't envy River right now.
River looking very determined here, making life difficult for Elvul.
Elvul really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for River.#T11#
River tries to escape the position.
Elvul really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for River.
Elvul controlling well, preventing River from escaping the position.
What can River do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T12#
River looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Elvul working for a choke but River reverses nicely into Elvul 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (20) Elvul
Elvul keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T13#
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elvul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
River'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.#SUB2#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
River wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
River wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 20 to 4.
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Mahomes moves into the clinch.
Mahomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant tries a body shot but Mahomes blocks it. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Mahomes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mahomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Grant lands an overhand right.
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 big left from Grant misses.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.#T1#
A big right from Grant misses.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Grant.
Mahomes feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Mahomes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mahomes 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.
Mahomes with a jab.
Mahomes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Mahomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahomes jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mahomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahomes.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Grant.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grant.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahomes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Mahomes as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mahomes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Mahomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Donk. Mahomes catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
Mahomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahomes, as that shot connected.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Mahomes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes lands a jab.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Grant throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Mahomes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant. #T4#
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahomes under the eye.
Mahomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.#CL2#
Mahomes rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes feints a counter leg kick.
Mahomes lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant lands a high kick!
Mahomes lands a jab to the head.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahomes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahomes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Grant instigates a clinch.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant 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.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Mahomes.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Mahomes lands a left hand.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #T1#
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant thuds his right hand into Mahomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Mahomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Grant.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to throw a body kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahomes slips a jab from Grant.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Grant is looking to chop away at Mahomes's legs.
It seemed like Mahomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Grant scores with a one two! Mahomes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahomes.
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahomes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant is looking to clinch but Mahomes is avoiding it.
Mahomes throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Mahomes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahomes gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant lands a jab.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a jab to the nose.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Mahomes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mahomes finds it's way through Grant's defenses. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Mahomes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grant blocks it well.
Mahomes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Mahomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahomes!
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Grant punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Grant.
Mahomes checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Mahomes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Mahomes connects with a body shot.
Mahomes misses with a double jab.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant's head.
Mahomes connects with a crisp jab.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Mahomes. Those never looked like landing.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
As Grant backs off Mahomes throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Zweihander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Zweihander with an uppercut!
Zweihander slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zweihander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Zweihander misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Zweihander lands a big right hand that sends McGuire crashing to the mat! Zweihander stays standing though and waves McGuire back to his feet!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander lands a brutal uppercut that launches McGuire off his feet! McGuire tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Our winner, Kurt Zweihander, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1#
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Pustik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pustik throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Pustik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pustik.
Pustik looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Pustik throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pustik misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pustik misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Pustik lands a knee to the head.
Pustik misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pustik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Pustik blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pustik looks winded!
McGuire has Pustik pressed against the cage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pustik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pustik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pustik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pustik misses with the head strike.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire has Pustik pressed against the cage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire is leaning against Pustik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Pustik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Pustik won't want to take too many of those.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pustik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pustik's elbow.
McGuire lands a nice knee to the body.
McGuire is pushing Pustik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pustik up against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
McGuire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire working Pustik over with knees to the body.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from McGuire. #KD#
McGuire drops Pustik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pustik is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Pustik is rocked!
McGuire throws a big uppercut that drops Pustik! More strikes from McGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pustik lies dazed against the cage as McGuire celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Stern throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCain was covering up waiting for the punch and Stern finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stern.
McCain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern stops McCain from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern landing some decent shots from guard.
McCain keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stern missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern pushes down on McCain 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stern.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is looking to escape.#T2#
Stern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stern trying to control from McCain 's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stern stands up over McCain , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stern controlling from the top position.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCain wants to stand up but Stern is controlling him.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Stern landing with the ground and pound.
Stern with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #ES#
McCain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Stern tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCain looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
Stern blocks a body shot from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
McCain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern prevents a body shot from McCain .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
McCain ducks straight into an uppercut from Stern and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McCain manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#McCain is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Stern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh McCain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCain seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern stays in close to McCain 's body and controls the position.
Stern trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
Stern postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kip Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Stern is pulling down on McCain 's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain , at least for the moment.
Stern 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern is pulling down on McCain 's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain , at least for the moment.
Stern looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
McCain throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Stern counters with a big uppercut that knocks McCain off his feet! Stern dives into side control looking to finish!
Stern trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Stern creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stern lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCain down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain defending against the ground and pound.
McCain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
McCain trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCain down.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Stern is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stern momentarily.
McCain misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
McCain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stern lands a right hand from hell, dropping McCain . Stern pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. River catches Kings right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Kings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
River scores with a head kick. Kings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from River! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie River!
After winning the bout, Charlie River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II     
Date:   Feb 16, 2024
#R1#
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danger lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Danger throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Danger throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danger is out of range.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a body kick.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger slips under a jab from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands a front kick.#CL#
Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire just leaning against Danger, taking a breather.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Danger.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Danger slips under a jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Danger moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Danger 's knee.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danger is out of range and McGuire settles back down. #T1#
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Danger.
McGuire tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL#
Danger clinches with his opponent.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger lands a body punch.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danger up against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger misses with a straight right.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.#T4#
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danger lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Danger.
Danger moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire 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 Danger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Danger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
Danger lands a head kick!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range. #T2#
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Danger.
Danger throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Danger didn't see that one coming.
Danger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danger throws a nice head kick!
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
Danger moves away from the strike by McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Danger seems unphased.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire cracks Danger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danger takes one to the chin there.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
Danger lands an overhand right.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danger jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger slips under a jab.
Danger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Danger checks it
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking. #T2#
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danger is able to avoid easily.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Danger's head.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.#T3#
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Danger's knee but Danger avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Danger blocks the leg kick.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A head kick from Danger lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger staying out of range there.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Danger shakes it off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danger scrambles back to his feet.
Danger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Danger rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #T1#
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short left from McGuire.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Danger loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Danger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Danger misses. #T3#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Danger clinches.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Danger pressed against the cage.
Danger working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross. #KD#
Danger lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Danger misses the jab.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger 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.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!

Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Olsen throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas throws a right hand that Olsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Olsen also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses the jab.
Olsen lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas 's head back.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
It appears Olsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Olsen checks the leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Olsen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas .
Thomas throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Olsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Olsen connects with the punch.
Olsen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Thomas 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Thomas 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
Our winner, Kjetil Olsen, 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.

 

 
 
 
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