Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Dohbopavich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitney.#CL2#
Whitney has Dohbopavich up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitney tries to work over Dohbopavich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitney digs a right hand into Dohbopavich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dohbopavich's gas tank.
Dohbopavich has Whitney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dohbopavich wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dohbopavich wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cero Dohbopavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dohbopavich.
Dohbopavich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitney.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitney.
Whitney is leaning against Dohbopavich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dohbopavich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Whitney jumps guard and drags Dohbopavich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dohbopavich preventing the sweep.
Dohbopavich throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dohbopavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dohbopavich scoring with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is fighting to break Whitney's control of his arms but Whitney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dohbopavich advances position into side control!
Whitney is not content to let Dohbopavich control the position.
Dohbopavich working the body and head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitney is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dohbopavich wants to control but Whitney is keeping him busy.
Whitney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dohbopavich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dohbopavich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dohbopavich working the head with strikes.
Whitney wants to control but Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich landing strikes.
Dohbopavich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Whitney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dohbopavich moves into full mount!
Whitney blocking the ground and pound.
Whitney tries to hold on but Dohbopavich postures up.#T3#
Dohbopavich scoring with strikes but Whitney is staying in there.
Dohbopavich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Whitney because Dohbopavich loaded up on that one.
Dohbopavich looking to finish Whitney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitney!
Dohbopavich working Whitney over with strikes here.
Dohbopavich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dohbopavich looking to ground and pound but Whitney is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Whitney is having none of it.
Dohbopavich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dohbopavich landing shots from mount. #ROC#Whitney is rocked!
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!
Dohbopavich landing shots from mount.
Whitney is still in real trouble! Can Dohbopavich finish him?
Dohbopavich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Dohbopavich softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Whitney is out cold! Dohbopavich jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Allu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.#CL#
Allu clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allu.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allu or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai wants to get back to striking at distance but Allu won't allow it.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Allu fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a right hand. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai slips a straight right by Allu.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allu.
Chai throws a hook but Allu avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A jab from Chai misses. #CL#
Allu clinches with his opponent.
Allu pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Allu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Allu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
Chai takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Allu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Allu instigates a clinch.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
Allu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Allu. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Allu controlling the action here for a moment.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allu tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allu lands a body shot.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Allu scores with a jab to the head.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Allu's shoulder, as Allu tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Allu fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3##CL#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch. #BC#
Allu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Allu gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Chai prevents a body shot from Allu.
Allu lands an uppercut.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Allu.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allu is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it. #CL#
Allu drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Allu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allu misses with some punches.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Allu.
Allu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allu presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allu lands with a left to the head.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Allu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allu's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juki Allu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Allu gets a clinch.
Juki Allu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Allu breaks the clinch.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Allu seems unphased.
Allu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Allu has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Allu can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Allu has double underhooks.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allus head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Allu prevents a body shot from Chai.
Allu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Chai cracks Allu with a nice body shot.
Allu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Allu misses with some punches.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Allu has him pressed against the cage.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Allu takes the fight into the clinch.
Allu is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T2#
Allu throws a head punch that misses.
Allu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Allu breaks the clinch.
Chai cracks Allu with an open hand slap.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allu throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.#CL#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Allu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Chai presses Allu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allu tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allu tries to clinch up.
Chai connects with a right hand. Allu shakes it off.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.#CL#
Allu rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Allu fails to land.
Allu lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Allu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Allu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Allu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allu digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allu is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Allu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allu blocks a body shot from Chai.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juki Allu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Allu.
InSaen Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Allu drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allu tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Allu tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Allu misses the target.
Chai throws a leg kick but Allu sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Allu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Allu clinches. #T1#
Allu misses with the head strike.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Allu blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Allu slips a jab from Chai.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allu tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Allu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Allu. Those never looked like landing.
Chai lands a jab to Allu's midsection.
Chai tests Allu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allu wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Allu avoids the head kick by Chai.
Allu is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allu misses with a wild body shot.
Chai misses with a hook. Allu ducked under it nicely.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Allu tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Allu tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Allu takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Allu closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Allu misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Allu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Chai misses. #CL#
Allu closes the distance and clinches.
Allu misses with some punches. #BC#
Allu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Allu tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Allu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allu in his tracks.
Allu wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juki Allu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allu misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Allu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Allu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Chai.#CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Allu.
Allu is looking to clinch.
Allu lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Allu misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allu keeps the fight on the outside.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Allu closes the distance and clinches.
Allu blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Allu's ribcage. Allu let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
InSaen Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juki Allu!
After the fight, Juki Allu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.
Lingfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lingfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nik after a bit of a struggle.
Aleks Nik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Nik.
Nik digs a right hand into Lingfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lingfield's gas tank. #TD2#
Lingfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nik regains guard immediately.
Nik trying to control the position here.
Lingfield won't allow Nik to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield preventing the sweep. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather.
Nik'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.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lingfield with a poor takedown
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Lingfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lingfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nik tries to avoid it but Lingfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nik to the ground. Nik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nik lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Lingfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik lands with a right to the head.
Nik is leaning against Lingfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nik lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lingfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Lingfield's head.
Nik is working Lingfield over against the cage.
Lingfield looks winded!
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik. #T3#
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lingfield's elbow.
Lingfield can't get the takedown.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
A short right from Nik on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
Nik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lingfield takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Nik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lingfield is trying to keep an underhook but Nik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lingfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik is controlling the pace.
Nik is trying to control. Lingfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nik controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Nik.#T4#
Lingfield is refusing to be controlled, as Nik sits in half guard.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Nik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Lingfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield is trying to maintain the position but Nik is very close to passing his half guard.
Nik wants to take a breather but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield trying to control here.
Nik wants to pass to mount but Lingfield is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Nik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nik misses with a hook. Lingfield ducked under it nicely.
Jim Lingfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lingfield dives in and scores a takedown into Nik's guard.
Nik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lingfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Nik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lingfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lingfield's head.
Lingfield pulls Nik in close to his closed guard and prevents Nik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lingfield looking to control.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.
Nik wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lingfield looking for a guillotine here but Nik defends easily.
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Lingfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lingfield looking to control.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingfield can do to turn this around?
Lingfield has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik is working Lingfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield 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.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingfield has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Lingfield 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.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Lingfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Lingfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Nik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lingfields head.
A hook to the body from Nik.
Nik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lingfield backwards.
Aleks Nik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lingfield has Nik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Lingfield's ribcage. Lingfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a body shot.
A short right from Nik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lingfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Nik.
Nik gets through Lingfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Nik.
Nik misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nik prevents the takedown attempt.
Aleks Nik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Nik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik scores with a shoulder strike.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lingfield controls his hands.
Nik lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nik.
I was talking to Nik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Lingfield controls the action.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lingfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Lingfield misses with a left hand
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nik digs a good hook to Lingfield's body. #KD#
Nik lands a big uppercut and Lingfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lingfield looks OK. Nik waves Lingfield back to his feet!#ROC#Lingfield is rocked!
Nik knocks out Lingfield with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nik before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nik picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Skoog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoog tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skoog lands with a nice combination. Peterson backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like John Peterson has been cut.
Skoog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Skoog tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skoog blocking some punches.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoog tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Skoog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Skoog throws a head punch that misses.
Skoog lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skoog digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Skoog.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skoog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Skoog.
Skoog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoog misses with the head strike.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skoog throws a head punch that misses.
Skoog lands a shoulder strike.
Skoog pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoog misses with the head strike.
Skoog doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog pushes Peterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skoog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson being controlled against the cage.
Peterson tries to work over Skoog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Skoog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a body punch. #T3#
Skoog stalls.
Skoog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Skoog throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Skoog lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Skoog lands a right hand.
Skoog stalling the fight.
Skoog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Skoog struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Peterson. #T4#
Skoog lands a right hand.
Skoog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Skoog.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Skoog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Skoog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoog tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Skoog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Peterson's cut.
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#
Skoog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Skoog throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Skoog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Skoog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skoog misses with a right hand
and Skoog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Skoog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Skoog does no damage.
Skoog throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skoog moves away.
Jimmy Skoog is winning the standup battle so far.
Skoog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Skoog's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skoog tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson with a nice cross.#T1#
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Skoog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Skoog throws a big counter combination but Peterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skoog scores with a body shot.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Skoog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skoog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skoog.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Skoog moves away and avoids it.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Skoog.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skoog.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Skoog is looking to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skoog throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Skoog misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Skoog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Skoog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Skoog moved out of range nicely.
Skoog tries to counter by clinching up but Peterson breaks away and moves out of range.
Skoog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Skoog with an uppercut!
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Skoog moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Skoog went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Skoog does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Skoog misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Peterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skoog.
Skoog wants to clinch.
Skoog throws a one two combo.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skoog. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Skoog circles away.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Skoog slips the punch.
Skoog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Skoog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson takes a swing at Skoog's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Skoog circles away.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skoog was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Skoog throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Skoog misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Skoog's head.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Skoog avoids it well.
Skoog is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Skoog catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up John Peterson's cut even more.
Skoog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Skoog misses.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skoog manages to avoid it.
Skoog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Skoog.
The crowd cheers as Peterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skoog doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Peterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
Skoog misses the jab.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Skoog moves away and avoids it.
Skoog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skoog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson jabs Skoog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skoog blocks a jab.
Skoog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Skoog circles away.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Skoog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.#CL#
Skoog clinches.
Skoog stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Skoog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoog controls his hands. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skoog wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Peterson with a hook.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skoog misses the jab.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson throws a body punch but Skoog moves out of range.
Skoog throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Skoog avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Skoog misses with a looping right.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Peterson misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Skoog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skoog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
Skoog ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skoog.
Skoog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Skoog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skoog staying out of range there.
Skoog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skoog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Skoog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skoog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Skoog swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skoog on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Skoog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skoog moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4##CL#
Skoog has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoog takes a shot to the head.
Skoog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoog lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Peterson!

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St. Gough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St. Gough misses with a jab to the body
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Gough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Skurwysynowski.#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
We've been informed that St. Gough 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.
St. Gough swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Skurwysynowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Gough just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp right hand that drops St. Gough! Skurwysynowski lets St. Gough back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Skurwysynowski takes the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Skurwysynowski finish him?
St. Gough is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Gough or not.
A bit of stalling here from Skurwysynowski.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks St. Gough with a big uppercut! St. Gough tries to clinch up but Skurwysynowski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples St. Gough to the mat! St. Gough covers up and Skurwysynowski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Eagle throws a big shot that misses.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero takes a swing at Eagle's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eagle.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero effectively controlling the action here.
Eagle misses with a body punch. #BC#
Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Eagle lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eagle misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Eagle clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
A short uppercut from Eagle.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero 's elbow.
Eagle misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Eagle.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Romero misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Eagle blocking some punches.
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!
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eagle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eagle is keeping busy.
Romero tries to work over Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero is leaning against Eagle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle scores with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
A short uppercut from Eagle.
Eagle lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero .
Romero looks winded!
Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Romero tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Romero 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle lands a right hand.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
A hook to the body from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eagle prevents a body shot from Romero .
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Eagle 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#
Eagle jabs at Romero 's body.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Eagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero lands with a cross.
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
Eagle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Eagle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Eagle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Eagle staying out of range there.
Eagle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero tests Eagle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Eagle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Eagle.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Eagle is rocked!
Eagle looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Oh Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero weaves into range and cracks Eagle right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Eagle goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Romero is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
A victorious Rock Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tribute. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bolt counters by moving into the clinch.
Tribute digs a right hand into Bolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolt's gas tank.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
Tribute tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tribute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.#TD#
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tribute is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tribute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Tribute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tribute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Tribute defending well. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for submissions but instead, Tribute has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribute looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bolt wants to control but Tribute is keeping him busy.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Tribute is working away.
Tribute wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Tribute is having none of it.
Bolt is really struggling to control Tribute but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Tribute is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tribute is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derwent Bolt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Tribute avoids it well.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Tribute sprawls well.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
Tribute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tribute.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Good shot there by Tribute.#TD#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tribute quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bolt looking for a submission but Tribute manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute 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#
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.
Tribute won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Tribute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt throwing strikes here but Tribute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bolt looking to control but Tribute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tribute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is trying to control here but Tribute has managed to regain half guard. #T4#
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Tribute defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tribute tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt is pressing down on Tribute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tribute is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tribute closes the distance but Bolt moves to the side
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a big right hand! Oh Bolt is in trouble here! Tribute follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones presses Swahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Swahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swahn cracks Jones with a nice body shot.#T1##BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Swahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Swahn pushes him off.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Swahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Swahn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Swahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swahn tries to tie him up. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn blocking some punches.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones 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##CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Swahn trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Swahn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Swahn is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Swahn gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Swahn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Swahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Swahn.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Swahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a body punch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Swahn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Jones.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Jones is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Swahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Swahn and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Swahn pushes him away.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swahn after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Swahn's head back. #T2#
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Swahn back into the cage.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T3#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swahn misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Samuel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn is struggling to control the position.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ledoux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
Cejka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ledoux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ledoux creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cejka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cejka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ledoux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ledoux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ledoux is working Cejka over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux trying to control the position but Cejka is working away. #T1#
Ledoux advances nicely into full mount.
You get the feeling that Cejka really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ledoux controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Cejka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cejka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ledoux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux won't let Cejka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ledoux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ledoux lands with some strikes.
Ledoux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cejka hang on?#T2#
Ledoux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ledoux looking to control but Cejka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ledoux controlling from mount.
Cejka taking shots to the head.
Cejka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ledoux looking to control but Cejka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Ledoux! That's really hurt Cejka and he's turned his back - Ledoux keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ledoux jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ledoux!
A less than humble Pierre Ledoux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buddha 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.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Buddha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strauss's guard.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha trying to move into half guard but instead Strauss has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Buddha trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buddha has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss clinches up with Buddha and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strauss avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Buddha.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss throws a big counter head kick but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddha defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholaus Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss flicks out a counter leg kick but Buddha steps away.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. #T1#
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage. #BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buddha up against the cage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head. #T3#
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss tries to clinch #TD#
and Buddha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buddha.
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Buddha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strauss is controlling Buddha's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha walks into a left hand.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Buddha.
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.#T2#
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strauss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strauss tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha. #T3#
Strauss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buddha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Strauss works over Buddha's head and body with a nice combination.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buddha eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Strauss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.#T4#
Strauss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Strauss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a jab.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Strauss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kidman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin is looking for a counter combo.
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kidman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidman. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Kidman connects with a looping right hand.
Kidman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Kidman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.#TD2#
Kidman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kidman lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Martin keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidman.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martin looking to control.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Kidman pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman controlling the action here.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kidman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin has a hand on Kidman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kidman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kidman avoids the attempt from Martin to control.#SUB2#
Kidman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martin is now in Kidman's guard. A big mistake from Kidman there, giving up the dominant position!
Martin is fighting to break Kidman's control of his arms but Kidman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kidman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman controlling the position.
Kidman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martin is keen to just control but Kidman is a slippery customer.
Martin is thwarting Kidman's attempts to control the position.
Kidman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin won't allow Kidman to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidman holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidman looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidman scores with a hook.#T5#
Martin throws a series of punches but Kidman moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Kidman - just one landing.
Martin walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Kidman instigates a clinch.
Kidman can't get the takedown.
Kidman tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kidman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kidman is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kidman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin just leaning against Kidman, taking a breather.
Kidman can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Kidman goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Martin. #T6#
A lazy left from Kidman finds it's target.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kidman's head.
Kidman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kidman misses with a body shot.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Kidman's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Kidman. Kidman maintains the clinch.
Kidman looking for a takedown.
Kidman can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Kidman manages to break the clinch.
Martin moves away from the strike by Kidman.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kidman finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Martin.#T7#
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Martin. #TD2#
Kidman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidman is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is looking to control Kidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Kidman trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T8#
Kidman is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.
Martin pushes Kidman off looking to stand but Kidman dives back in and keeps control.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Kidman is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kidman passes to full mount!
Kidman trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Kidman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kidman dominating with strikes here.#T9#
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kidman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Kidman working the ground and pound effectively.
Kidman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kidman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kidman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Kidman shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kidman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kidman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman preventing the sweep.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Kidman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kidman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Kidman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Kidman working Martin over with strikes here.
Kidman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Kidman looking to finish Martin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martin!
Kidman working the ground and pound effectively.
Kidman lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Martin is rocked!
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kidman! Martin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Kidman!
After the fight, Billy Kidman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Sun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Sun misses.
Petchyindee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petchyindee is looking to chop away at Sun's legs.
Petchyindee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sun.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petchyindee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Petchyindee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petchyindee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Sun lands an uppercut.#T1#
Sun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sun avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
Sun avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee blocking some punches.
Sun takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sun swings wildly with an uppercut but Petchyindee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petchyindee pushes off an throws an elbow but Sun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sun blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petchyindee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sun avoids it.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sun lands a hook that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sun blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sun.
Sun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petchyindee is keeping busy.
Sun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petchyindee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sun can turn it around.
Sun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sun misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right from Sun on the inside.
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sun avoids the damage to the body.
Petchyindee trying to land knees to the body.
Sun lands with a light punch inside.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Sun in his tracks for a moment.
Petchyindee blocks a body shot from Sun.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Petchyindee.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Petchyindee pushes off an throws an elbow but Sun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sun lands with a left to the head.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petchyindee. #T4#
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petchyindee's elbow.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petchyindee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sun avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyoshi Sun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petchyindee staying out of range there.
Petchyindee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petchyindee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petchyindee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sun.
Petchyindee 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.
Sun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petchyindee misses with a low kick.
Sun dips to his left and cracks Petchyindee with an uppercut!
Petchyindee scoring well with a low kick there.
Sun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petchyindee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun with a nice cross.
Sun looks to land a right hand but Petchyindee moved out of range.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun throws a nice looking combination but Petchyindee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petchyindee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petchyindee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Petchyindee clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sun.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Petchyindee prevents a body shot from Sun.
Sun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun blocks an elbow strike.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Sun 's eye.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Sun.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Sun managing to block the knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petchyindee landing some nice looking 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!
Sun avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sun is defending well for now.
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sun works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
Sun misses with the head strike.
Sun is looking to control Petchyindee's arms but Petchyindee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sun has his back to the cage. #T3#
Sun misses with a punch on the inside.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Petchyindee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sun misses with some punches.
Petchyindee tries to stall but Sun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sun avoids it.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Petchyindee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sun dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage. #T4#
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Sun in his tracks for a moment.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Sun tries to throw a body punch but Petchyindee avoids it by throwing Sun back against the cage.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
Petchyindee is trying to stall.
Petchyindee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sun.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
Sun tries a body shot but Petchyindee blocks it.
Sun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Sun misses with the head strike.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Sagat Petchyindee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sun swings for the body but Petchyindee moves out of range.
Petchyindee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Petchyindee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat Petchyindee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sun has a couple of punches blocked by Petchyindee.
Sun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sun tries a body shot but Petchyindee blocks it.
Sun misses with a punch on the inside.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sun lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Sun 's eye.
Sun lands a body punch.
Sun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Sun shrugs off. #T1#
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
A short right from Sun.
Sun dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee trying to control the position but instead, Sun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petchyindee into the cage.
Petchyindee is looking to control Sun's arms but Sun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petchyindee has his back to the cage.
Maybe Petchyindee would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sun scores with a shoulder strike.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petchyindee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sun. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petchyindee throws an elbow but misses.
Sun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petchyindee is looking to control Sun's arms but Sun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petchyindee has his back to the cage.
Sun presses Petchyindee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petchyindee's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sun blocks an elbow strike.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage. #T3#
Sun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sun avoids it.
Sun lands with a left to the head.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petchyindee trying to stall but Sun improves his position.
Sun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petchyindee stalling against the cage.
Petchyindee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee trying to stall but Sun improves his position.
Good body shot from Sun. #T4#
Sun scores with a hook to the body.
Sun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sun.
Sun working aggressively here.
Sun misses with the head strike.
Sun avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sun avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Sun blocks the elbow strike.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sun's brow.
Sun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sun works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoshi Sun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoshi Sun!
The defeated Sagat Petchyindee had this to say: 'I'll come back stronger!'.

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lingfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingfield moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
Szopa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szopa keeps working. #SUB2#
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szopa is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lingfield is working for a kimura but Szopa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lingfield working over Szopa with some ground and pound. Szopa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield works his way into full mount!
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Szopa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szopa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szopa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Szopa's coaches at Death By Snu Snu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szopa looks a forlorn figure.
Szopa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingfield on the ground.
Szopa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Szopa covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Harris 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.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Beach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Beach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beach. That did some damage!
Harris with a hook.#T1#
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Beach blocks the low kick.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Beach seems unphased.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach slips a straight right by Harris.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Beach takes one on the button.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Beach is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Beach moves out of range of the strikes.
Beach throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beach wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beach dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Beach tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Beach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Harris misses with a looping left.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Beach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beach cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beach drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Beach is rocked!
Harris throws a hook to the side of Beach's head but Beach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Beach blocks the body kick.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Beach walks into a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Beach is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Beach slips under a jab from Harris.
Beach seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away. #KD#
Harris cracks Beach with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beach looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
Beach defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris drops Beach with a straight right hand, right on the button! Harris follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris is the new light heavyweight champion!
Raven Harris took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Good work by Kringle as he checks the leg kick.
Allu tries to clinch there but Kringle circles away.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kringle circles away. #CL#
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch.
Kringle takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allu is looking to clinch but Kringle is avoiding it.
Kringle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kringle lands with an uppercut that bounces Allu off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.#CL2#
Kringle forces Allu back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Allu fails to land.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allu.#BC2#
Kringle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Allu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Allu darts in and clinches Kringle up against the cage.
Allu tries to work over Kringle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kringle misses with a punch on the inside.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Kringle swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu gets through Kringle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Kringle.
Good body shot from Allu.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kringle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Allu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch.
Kringle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 shot to the body from Allu misses
and Kringle counters with a straight right hand.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allu tries to clinch there but Kringle circles away.
Kringle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kringle counters with an outside leg kick.
Allu thuds a left hand into Kringle's body.
Allu swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Allu darts in trying to clinch
and Kringle counters with a right hand to the body.
Allu throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp one two that drops Allu! Kringle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Allu to his feet! Allu is in big trouble!#T3#
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kringle circles away.
Kringle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kringle keeps the fight on the outside.
Allu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allu is looking to counter the offense by Kringle and move into the clinch.
Allu tries to clinch
and Kringle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allu darts in trying to clinch
and Kringle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allu is breathing heavily.
Kringle scores with a hook to the body. Allu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allu darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Kringle counters with a nice right hand that sends Allu toppling to the canvas! Allu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kringle finish him?!#ROC2#Allu is rocked!
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 head kick misses from Kringle. #CL#
Allu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Kringle. #T4#
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Allu.
Allu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kringle tries to move into range but Allu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kringle throws a right hand that Allu ducks under and follows up with a left that Allu also avoids with ease.
Allu tries to clinch but Kringle moves out of range.
Allu is looking to clinch but Kringle is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kringle.
Kringle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kringle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kringle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allu doesn't seem bothered though.
Allu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kringle misses.
Kringle lands with a cross. #CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kringle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Kringle sends Allu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kringle is motioning to the referee to let Allu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Allu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allu is holding his hands too far apart here. Kringle throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Allu is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Whitney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalczyk.
Whitney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk sets himself, and Whitney steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalczyk avoids it this time.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Whitney slips the punch.
Whitney doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalczyk circles away.
Whitney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Miguel Whitney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitney wants to clinch
and Kowalczyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Whitney darts in and clinches Kowalczyk up against the cage.
Whitney can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Whitney.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Whitney tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Whitney back against the cage.
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Whitney has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Whitney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Whitney working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Whitney.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Whitney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk pushes Whitney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalczyk.
Whitney looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Whitney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitney misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Whitney controls the action.
Kowalczyk presses Whitney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whitney throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitney or not.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Whitney working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk cracks Whitney with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk is working Whitney over against the cage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitney or not. #T3#
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Whitney is rocked!
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitney backwards.
Whitney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk gets through Whitney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Whitney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalczyk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whitney! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kowalczyk is unloading with more strikes now! Whitney drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Nikodem Kowalczyk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Peterson throws a body punch but Dennis moves out of range. #TD#
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Dennis is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dennis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dennis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peterson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis not doing much here.
Peterson won't allow Dennis to pass to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis stands and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennis cracks Peterson with a big elbow.
Dennis misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Dennis working the ground and pound.
Peterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Dennis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterson taking a bit of punishment here - Dennis scoring with strikes.
Dennis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
Dennis working the ground and pound from side control.
Dennis lands some shots froms side control.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#T4#
Dennis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Peterson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peterson is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis working the head with strikes.
Dennis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis working the ground and pound.
Dennis scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Peterson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dennis can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
Kemp Dennis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Eagle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eagle.
Ward moves away from the strike by Eagle.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eagle is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eagle did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
Eagle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Ward 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.#T1#
Eagle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eagle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
David Eagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Eagle throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Eagle. Eagle maintains the clinch.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Good body shot from Eagle. #TD2#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Eagle is working away.
Ward looks to land a strike but Eagle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward stops Eagle from standing up. #T4#
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward stops Eagle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ward is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Eagle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward looks for a takedown but Eagle sprawls well.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Ward misses with a body shot.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
We've been told by Eagle's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ward digs a good hook to Eagle's body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Eagle.
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eagle rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward cracks Eagle with a good jab.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Eagle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Eagle.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eagle with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Eagle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Eagle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eagle looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Eagle clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Eagle avoids the head kick by Ward. #CL#
Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Eagle gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.
Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Eagle tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ward wants the takedown. Eagle is fighting it off but Ward persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eagle's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Eagle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Ward working aggressively here.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eagle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Eagle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Eagle forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eagle backwards. #T2#
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Eagle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Eagle works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
David Eagle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eagle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Eagle digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Ward working aggressively here.
A short left from Eagle.
Eagle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head. #T3#
Eagle looking to slow down the pace here.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Eagle.
Eagle lands a left hand.
A short right from Eagle. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
Ward is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eagle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Eagle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maxim Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Eagle. Beautiful body shot.
Eagle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Eagle rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Eagle. #BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Eagle.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eagle, as that shot connected.
Eagle cracks Ward's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ward slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Eagle can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Eagle!
After the fight, David Eagle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Ledoux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ledoux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ledoux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Ledoux has managed to clinch.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Ledoux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Misawa misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ledoux darts in and clinches Misawa up against the cage.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ledoux.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Misawa tries a body shot but Ledoux blocks it.
Ledoux blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Ledoux is trying to pull guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ledoux prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ledoux controls his hands. #TD2#
Ledoux is trying to trip Misawa. He has hold of a leg but Misawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ledoux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misawa controls Ledoux momentarily but Ledoux frees himself.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux looking to pass the guard.
Misawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ledoux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledoux is controlling Misawa's posture.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ledoux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Misawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ledoux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ledoux is trying to keep Misawa in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ledoux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Misawa's guard. #REVB#
Ledoux postures up.
Ledoux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Misawa controlling Ledoux's posture.
Ledoux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ledoux won't allow Misawa to sweep him here.
Misawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledoux on the ground.
Misawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Misawa controls Ledoux momentarily but Ledoux frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ledoux working some strikes from top position.
Ledoux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ledoux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ledoux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ledoux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ledoux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misawa's guard.
Misawa is looking to escape.
Ledoux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Misawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ledoux is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Misawa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Smith pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss has Smith pushed against the cage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Smith lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss stalls.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break free.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#T4#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Strauss rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss. #T2#
A short right from Strauss. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a jab.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.#CL#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T1#
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Strauss cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Strauss shrugs off.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
A short right from Strauss.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A very excited looking Nicholaus Strauss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
St. Gough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Gough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St. Gough misses with a looping left.
Potku lands a right hook to the body.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Potku lands.
Potku looks to land a left hand but St. Gough moved out of range nicely.
St. Gough misses with a looping left.
St. Gough keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potku.
St. Gough misses with a hook.
St. Gough looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Potku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potku moves away from the strike by St. Gough.
Potku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Potku feints and as St. Gough raises his hands in defense, Potku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

St. Gough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Potku presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Potku is looking to control St. Gough's arms but St. Gough gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potku has his back to the cage.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potku trying to control the position but instead, St. Gough has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potku into the cage.
St. Gough working aggressively here. #T1#
A short right from Potku.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Potku lands a left hand.
Potku pushes St. Gough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Potku gets a trip takedown into half guard.

St. Gough kicks Potku off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from St. Gough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Gough lands a two punch combo.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Gough changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Potku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potku walks into a stiff left hand from St. Gough.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St. Gough swings widly with a right hand
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
St. Gough rushes Potku and presses him up against the cage.
Potku lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Potku blocking some punches.
St. Gough tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
Potku working aggressively here.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potku scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head.
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Potku's head. #TD2#
Potku has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but St. Gough regains guard immediately.
St. Gough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
St. Gough pushes Potku off and gets back to his feet.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Gough loads up on a big right hand but Potku slips the punch.
St. Gough misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - St. Gough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
St. Gough looks to land a combination but Potku avoids it well.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Potku.#KD2#
Potku lands a big head kick that sends St. Gough tumbling to the mat! Potku takes a step backwards and waves St. Gough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#St. Gough is rocked!#CL2#
Potku instigates a clinch.
Oh St. Gough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Potku.
A short uppercut from Potku.
Still in the clinch, Potku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potku can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Potku creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St. Gough's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St. Gough drops to his knees and Potku pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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