Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Benandonner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick.
Benandonner throws a sloppy body shot
and Seanoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benandonner takes a swing at Seanoa's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Seanoa.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seanoa wants to clinch.
Seanoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benandonner to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa scores with a body shot.
Seanoa throws out a loose jab but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Seanoa moves out of range. #T1#
Seanoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benandonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Benandonner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Seanoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seanoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Seanoa feints a counter leg kick.
Seanoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Seanoa ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benandonner's corner calls for a 1-2. Benandonner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner misses with a leg kick
and Seanoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Seanoa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benandonner is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Seanoa drops Benandonner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benandonner looks back up at him and smiles so Seanoa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Seanoa pushes Benandonner up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa digs a right hand into Benandonner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benandonner's gas tank.
Seanoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Seanoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benandonner backwards. #T2#
Seanoa gets through Benandonner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Benandonner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seanoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
Seanoa gets through Benandonner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seanoa.
Seanoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seanoa can't get the takedown.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benandonner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seanoa wants to control from the top but Benandonner keeps moving.
Benandonner wants to sweep here but Seanoa controlling him for the moment.
Seanoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benandonner is keeping the position for now.
Seanoa pushing down on Benandonner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benandonner is refusing to be controlled, as Seanoa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Seanoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seanoa uses his free foot to push down on Benandonner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benandonner.
Seanoa landing strikes from the mount and Benandonner is in trouble!
Benandonner really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Seanoa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benandonner turns into him and now he's in Seanoa's guard. #SUB2#
Benandonner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seanoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benandonner has managed to get both his arms back between Seanoa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Seanoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Seanoa, not yet. #SUB2#
Seanoa working for a triangle but Benandonner defends it easily. #SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benandonner defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seanoa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Benandonner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seanoa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuufo Seanoa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner jabs at Seanoa's body.
Seanoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Seanoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Seanoa blocks the low kick.
Seanoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Benandonner is looking to wear down Seanoa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seanoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner checks a low kick from Seanoa.
Seanoa throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Seanoa fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Benandonner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Seanoa's head.
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Seanoa. #T1#
Benandonner lands a body shot.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Seanoa ducks right into an uppercut from Benandonner.
Seanoa checks a leg kick.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seanoa! But no joy.
Seanoa blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
Seanoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Seanoa moves into range and clinches up with Benandonner.
Seanoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benandonner pushes Seanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seanoa blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Seanoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Seanoa has knocked Benandonner down with a huge combo! Seanoa steps away and waves a wobbly Benandonner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner stuns Seanoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benandonner. That's going to slow Seanoa down.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Benandonner misses with a hook. Seanoa ducked under it nicely.
Seanoa tries a quick counter leg kick but Benandonner is wise to it.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benandonner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seanoa.
Benandonner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seanoa throws a head kick but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Seanoa misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benandonner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benandonner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seanoa's sensitive parts.
Seanoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seanoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seanoa is just out of range.
Benandonner checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Benandonner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benandonner checks a leg kick.
Benandonner scores with a three punch combo!
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seanoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benandonner swings widly with a right hand
and Seanoa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Benandonner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seanoa's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seanoa tries to clinch up.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benandonner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Seanoa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seanoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Benandonner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Benandonner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seanoa.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Seanoa misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Seanoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Seanoa clinches up with Benandonner and pushes him back against the cage.
Seanoa blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benandonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Benandonner.
Benandonner works on Seanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Seanoa digs a right hand underneath Benandonner's ribcage. Benandonner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seanoa pushes Benandonner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner prevents a body shot from Seanoa.
A nice left hand lands by Seanoa.
Seanoa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benandonner or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benandonner takes a shot to the head.
Benandonner misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but Seanoa avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage. #T1#
Seanoa scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seanoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seanoa is trying to pull guard but Benandonner has him pressed against the cage.
Seanoa misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nuufo Seanoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benandonner looking for a sweep. Not yet Benandonner, not yet.
Seanoa trying to control but Benandonner is working from the bottom.
Seanoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seanoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benandonner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seanoa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benandonner wants to stand up but Seanoa is controlling him. #T2#
Seanoa stands up over Benandonner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seanoa advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benandonner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seanoa.
Benandonner tries to bench press Seanoa off him but Seanoa keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Benandonner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benandonner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seanoa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Seanoa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benandonner is pressing down on Seanoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benandonner has his hands on Seanoa's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seanoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benandonner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Seanoa works over Benandonner with some ground and pound from guard.
Benandonner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seanoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seanoa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Seanoa drops back looking for a leg! Benandonner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benandonner manages to kick Seanoa off! Seanoa jumps back into Benandonner's guard.
Seanoa cracks Benandonner with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benandonner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seanoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benandonner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benandonner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Benandonner is keen to just control but Seanoa is a slippery customer.
Benandonner wants to stand but Seanoa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Seanoa manages to get to full guard.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seanoa working a defensive guard but Benandonner manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuufo Seanoa really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Seanoa misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner misses with a low kick.
Seanoa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Seanoa misses.
Benandonner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seanoa digs a good body shot into Benandonner's ribs.
Seanoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seanoa drops his hands momentarily and Benandonner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Seanoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benandonner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seanoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner throws a hook but Seanoa avoids it easily.
Seanoa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benandonner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Seanoa counters with a nice right hand that sends Benandonner toppling to the canvas! Benandonner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Seanoa finish him?!#ROC2#Benandonner is rocked!
Seanoa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Benandonner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benandonner misses with a left hand
and Seanoa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benandonner seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seanoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seanoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Seanoa blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seanoa.#T2#
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seanoa is just out of range.
Nuufo Seanoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benandonner takes one on the button.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benandonner defends it nicely.
Seanoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benandonner takes a swing at Seanoa's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seanoa moves away.
Seanoa feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Benandonner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seanoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seanoa swings for the body but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner dips to his left and cracks Seanoa with an uppercut!
Benandonner connects with a solid leg kick.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Seanoa moves out of range.
Seanoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seanoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner misses with a series of wild punches.
Seanoa shoots in and drives through. Benandonner sprawls well.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuufo Seanoa.
Seanoa takes one on the button.#T4#
A low kick from Benandonner is predictable there
enabling Seanoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Seanoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seanoa misses with a left hand
and Benandonner counters with a right hand to the body.
Seanoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Benandonner circles away.
Benandonner throwing a counter right hand but Seanoa manages to avoid it.
Seanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benandonner lands a jab to Seanoa's midsection.
Seanoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seanoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Seanoa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seanoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Seanoa moves out of range.
Benandonner catches Seanoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seanoa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seanoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seanoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa misses with a low kick.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seanoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Benandonner misses with a leg kick.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seanoa.
It seemed like Seanoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seanoa wants to clinch.#CL2#
Seanoa moves into the clinch successfully.
Benandonner'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.
Benandonner is trying to push Seanoa away but Seanoa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benandonner's elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seanoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner. #TD2#
Seanoa is trying to trip Benandonner. He has hold of a leg but Benandonner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seanoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Benandonner has his feet on Seanoa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Seanoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Seanoa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seanoa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Seanoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seanoa at a distance.
Seanoa wants to slow Benandonner down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Benandonner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seanoa counters with a straight right hand.
Benandonner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seanoa. Seanoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick lands for Benandonner.
Seanoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benandonner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seanoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seanoa throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
Seanoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seanoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Benandonner.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body
and Seanoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seanoa throws a low kick but Benandonner moves out of range easily.
Benandonner with a hook.
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Seanoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Benandonner throws a leg kick which misses Seanoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Seanoa tries to avoid it.
Seanoa wants to clinch.
Seanoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seanoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seanoa misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benandonner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Giant Benandonner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby pulls Anudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Anudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Anudo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thorsby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anudo has tightened it up now! Thorsby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Infantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Infantino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Infantino stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt - Infantino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Infantino throws a counter combo.
Infantino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Covington has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Infantino slips a jab from Covington.
A countering left hand to the body from Infantino misses.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt
and Infantino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Infantino. #ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Infantino grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Covington takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Infantino cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Infantino!
A relieved looking Quentin Infantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
O Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuguego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Malley.
Fuguego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Malley throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
O Malley feints a jab promting Fuguego to slip. O Malley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fuguego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O Malley moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Fuguego scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley is refusing to be controlled, as Fuguego sits in half guard.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Malley defending well though.
O Malley is staying active underneath Fuguego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuguego perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Nice strikes from Fuguego there.
Fuguego trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Fuguego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fuguego is nestled in close to O Malley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuguego trying to control from O Malley's half guard. O Malley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuguego is controlling him. #T2#
Fuguego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Malley is keeping the position for now.
Fuguego 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.
Fuguego throws an elbow that misses. O Malley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuguego's guard. Nice move by O Malley!#REVB#
Fuguego looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Malley defends well.
O Malley wanted to stand there but Fuguego had control of the position. #SUB#
Fuguego looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! O Malley has picked Fuguego up and slammed him! Fuguego can't keep hold of the triangle and O Malley manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Fuguego is trying to control O Malley's posture but O Malley avoids it. #SU2#
O Malley stands up.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Malley won't be happy with that.
O Malley pushes Fuguego away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fuguego gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Malley is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego is chipping away with strikes.
Fuguego 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 O Malley's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Fuguego postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Malley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fuguego's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuguego lands a nice short elbow.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Malley defending well though.
Well, if Fuguego is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fuguego is stalling here. O Malley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fuguego seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Malley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley 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#
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuguego is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuguego scores with a nice right hand.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Fuguego throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Fuguego lands with a shot to the body.
O Malley avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fuguego.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuguego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Malley!
O Malley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fuguego.
O Malley dodges the ground and pound from Fuguego.
Fuguego controls the position.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Malley keeps working.
Fuguego is trying to ground and pound but O Malley uses the momentary lack of control by Fuguego to regain half guard.
O Malley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuguego. #T2#
Fuguego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
Fuguego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
Fuguego is just content to waste time from the top position. O Malley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuguego throws a strike but O Malley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Fuguego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego pulls O Malley in close to his closed guard and prevents O Malley from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Fuguego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Malley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Malley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuguego trying to keep a closed guard but O Malley is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Fuguego is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but O Malley frees his head nicely. Oh but Fuguego has switched to an armbar! O Malley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alphonse Fuguego!
Alphonse Fuguego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thorsby lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Thorsby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby slips a straight right by King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Thorsby counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorsby as he avoids it easily.
King misses with a looping left.
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King is breathing heavily.
Thorsby 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.
King misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thorsby counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Thorsby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!#ROC2#King is rocked!
Thorsby cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Thorsby can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyssy.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Pyssy looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pyssy on the side of the head.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyssy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyssy.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan. #T1##CL2#
Ryan drives through and clinches with Pyssy against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyssy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Pyssy lands a right hand.
Pyssy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pyssy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pyssy slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Ryan jumps guard.
Pyssy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyssy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pyssy continues to stall.#T2##SUB#
Pyssy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVB##SUB2#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pyssy is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
Pyssy holds on to Ryan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pyssy working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pyssy manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pyssy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Pyssy.#SUB#
Pyssy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyssy trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Pyssy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pyssy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Pyssy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pyssy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pyssy scoring well with a low kick there.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Pyssy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pyssy missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Pultti Pyssy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pyssy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyssy.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pyssy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Pyssy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Pyssy connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pyssy.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan lands with a hook. Pyssy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pyssy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy is trying to get back to half guard.
Pyssy wants to control but Ryan postures up.#T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pyssy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pyssy, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Pyssy regains half guard.
Pyssy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan throws a body punch but Pyssy moves out of range.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
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.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Pyssy slips a jab from Ryan.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan tests Pyssy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pyssy staying out of range there.
Pyssy moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Pyssy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pyssy.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Pyssy seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan slips a jab from Pyssy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Pyssy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Pyssy cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyssy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
Pyssy drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyssy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pyssy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyssy.
Pyssy digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pyssy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Pyssy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. #T2#
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy lands with a good body shot.
Ryan checks a low kick from Pyssy.
Pyssy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyssy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pyssy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pyssy to the mat! Pyssy manages to get full guard.
Pyssy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pyssy is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Pyssy is holding on to half guard well.
Pyssy is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy wants to get back to full guard but Ryan has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pyssy wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Pyssy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pyssy is working hard here to advance position.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pyssy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Emu misses with a double jab.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kogos scores with a jab to the head.
Emu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emu thuds his right hand into Kogos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emu connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos lands an overhand right.
Emu thuds his right hand into Kogos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kogos scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Kogos as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Emu jabs at Kogos's body.
Kogos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu is looking to slow Kogos down with leg kicks.
Emu connects with a solid leg kick.
Kogos works over Emu's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Kogos leaves Emu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emu scores with a shot to the body.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Emu throws a leg kick
and Kogos counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos works Emu's body with a nice hook.
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos is looking to counter the offense by Emu and move into the clinch.
Kogos misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Emu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kogos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kogos throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Emu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kogos won't be happy with that.
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
Kogos is working hard here to advance position.
Emu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Emu.
Kogos is looking to regain half guard here but Emu keeps moving and retains side control.
Emu trying to control the position but Kogos is working away.
Kogos tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Emu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kogos is avoiding damage well.
Emu trying to control the position but Kogos is working away.
Kogos seems a little lost for a moment, as Emu dominates the positioning.
Emu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kogos gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kogos wants to sweep but Emu has passed to side control!
Emu throws a strike aimed at the side of Kogos's head but Kogos avoids it well.
Kogos tries to improve position but can't.
Emu trying to control the action but Kogos is working from the bottom.
Emu working the ground and pound but Kogos is defending the strikes.
Kogos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emu's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Emu.
Emu 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.
Kogos is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu'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#
Emu with a nice cross.#TD2#
Emu gets the takedown into side control.
Limu Emu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emu grinds an elbow into Kogos's temple.
A lull in the action here as Emu stalls from top position.
Kogos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kogos 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.
Emu is controlling Kogos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kogos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Kogos working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Emu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kogos is working away from the top position though.
Emu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Emu working for a triangle but Kogos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Emu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Emu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kogos is aware though and is defending well.
Kogos is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos with a nice head shot there.
Kogos with a nice head shot there.
Kogos is fighting to break Emu's control of his arms but Emu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Emu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Kogos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emu controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kogos scoring with some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Emu trying to keep a closed guard but Kogos is proving a slippery customer.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kogos is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emu looking for a sweep. Not yet Emu, not yet.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Emu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kogos defends well.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Emu is rocked!
Emu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Emu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kogos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Emu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emu won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emu.
Emu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kogos rather than just go for the knockout.
Kogos lands a jab-cross combination.
Emu throws a low kick, looking for Kogos's leg but Kogos calmly moves out of range.
Kogos walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Emu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kogos swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Emu's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Grant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Grant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gallagher quickly recovers to half guard.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Grant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallagher's half guard.
Grant is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallagher haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gallagher is doing well to control the position and prevent Grant from advancing to side control.
Grant prevents Gallagher from improving his position.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but Gallagher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Gallagher defending well.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Gallagher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant tries to clinch up
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Gallagher gets caught napping as Grant dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Gallagher controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gallagher is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Grant tries to counter with a clinch but Gallagher shakes him off and moves away.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Gallagher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geronimo Grant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant throws a body kick that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Gallagher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Grant looks to move away, Gallagher throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Grant misses with a takedown
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher steps in with a hook that catches Grant right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gallagher follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Grant looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Gallagher!
An out of breath Desmond Gallagher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Benandonner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canada is out of range. #CL2#
Canada moves into the clinch successfully.
Canada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canada can't get the takedown.
Canada tries to score a body lock takedown but Benandonner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Canada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benandonner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canada scores with a body shot.
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Canada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benandonner can pounce on him.
Benandonner throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Canada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Benandonner has one foot on Canada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Canada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters with a straight right hand.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.
Canada looks winded!
Benandonner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada misses with a body kick.
Benandonner blocks a jab.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Canada's ribs.
Canada misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Canada avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Canada just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Canada's head.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Benandonner as Canada shoots in.
Canada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada throws out a counter right but Benandonner avoids it with no problem.
Canada misses with a looping left.
Benandonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canada.
Canada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benandonner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benandonner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada doesn't manage to clinch there - Benandonner circles away.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada missing with a left hand there. Benandonner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benandonner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Benandonner is looking to wear down Canada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benandonner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canada has his takedown stuffed
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Benandonner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Canada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benandonner works the jab nicely.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Canada moves out of range.
Canada misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner avoids a kick to the body.
Benandonner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canada punishes Benandonner's body with a nice straight punch.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canada.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada misses with a right hand
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Benandonner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benandonner lands a head shot.
Benandonner wants to land a leg kick but Canada is out of range.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Canada throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Canada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner tries to score with a low kick but Canada moves his leg out of the way.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Canada.
Canada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Canada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
Benandonner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Benandonner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benandonner feints and then cracks Canada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canada down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Benandonner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canada.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Canada's head.
Canada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canada is looking to clinch.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canada.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benandonner lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benandonner.
Canada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada throws a body kick that misses
and Benandonner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canada's knee momentarily.
Benandonner lands with a straight right. Canada didn't see that one coming.
Canada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benandonner throws a front kick that sends Canada stumbling back into the cage.
Canada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Benandonner.
Benandonner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canada throws out the jab.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Benandonner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benandonner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canada slips a jab and a cross from Benandonner.
Benandonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Canada is rocked!
Canada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Benandonner sends Canada crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Benandonner is motioning to the referee to let Canada up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Canada is still on wobbly legs! Can Benandonner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Canada's head, knocking him out cold! Benandonner is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Benandonner!
A very excited looking Giant Benandonner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Obama.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Emu persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Emu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obama's hands.
Emu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama throws a sloppy head kick and Emu moves out of range easily.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Emu avoids it.
A low kick lands for Emu.
Emu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obama but Obama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emu can pounce on him. #T1#
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emu lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emu.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Emu slips a jab from Obama.
Obama 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.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Emu loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Emu digs a good hook to Obama's body.
Emu misses with a few strikes there.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama throws a body punch but Emu moves out of range.
Emu tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Emu thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emu or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama, which made it look bad.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Limu Emu.
Obama misses the jab.
Emu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu slips under a jab.
Emu misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emu slips under a jab from Obama.#T3#
Emu throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama moves out of range as Emu strikes.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a leg kick but Emu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obama defends it well.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emu in his tracks. #CL2#
Emu instigates a clinch.
Emu blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama prevents a body shot from Emu.
Emu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emu lands a shot to the body.
Obama pushes Emu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emu misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a right hand. #T4#
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu blocks a body shot from Obama.
Emu controlling the action here for a moment.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emu jumps guard but Obama stands there with Emu around his waist. Emu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emu wants to stall.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emu.
Emu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emu can turn it around.
Emu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a right hand.
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 Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Emu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Emu wants to land a leg kick but Obama is out of range.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emu.
Emu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
Obama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emu dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Emu's shoulder, as Emu tries to avoid the shot.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Emu blocks a body shot from Obama.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Emu. #T1#
A body shot lands from Obama.
Emu is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
A short right from Obama.
Emu prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emu backwards.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Obama. #KD#
Obama drops Emu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Emu 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!
Obama is working Emu over against the cage.
Emu is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Emu out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Fuguego closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Fuguego pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuguego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph!
Joseph tries to buck Fuguego off but Fuguego is having none of it.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego controlling from side mount.
Joseph parries the strikes from Fuguego easily there. Fuguego is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joseph to escape.
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuguego in side control, throwing shots but Joseph defends.
Joseph takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face as Fuguego controls the position.
Fuguego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Joseph is trying to get back to his feet.
Fuguego looks up at the clock and then as Joseph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuguego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fuguego prevents Joseph from escaping the position.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Fuguego in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy. #T2#
Fuguego takes a little break here. Joseph wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fuguego 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.
Joseph wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Fuguego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Joseph is defending well.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuguego is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joseph will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Fuguego is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fuguego in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Joseph is looking to reverse the position.
Joseph is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joseph some visible discomfort.
Joseph gets back to half guard.
Fuguego is controlling the pace.
Fuguego is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuguego shoots in but Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Fuguego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuguego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuguego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph catches Fuguego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuguego. Fuguego obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuguego doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Fuguego, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Fuguego avoids nicely.
A jab from Fuguego does it's job there.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuguego.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph jabs Fuguego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fuguego. That one must have hurt.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Fuguego loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego checks the leg kick.#T2#
Fuguego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Fuguego dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Fuguego feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuguego misses the jab.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Fuguego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Fuguego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Fuguego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Joseph cracks Fuguego with a good jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Fuguego.
Joseph misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Joseph clobbers Fuguego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuguego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph looks to throw a body kick
and Fuguego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joseph misses the body punch
and Fuguego counters with a left to the body.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuguego.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuguego throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego scores with a nice body kick.
Fuguego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph throws a right hand that Fuguego ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuguego also avoids with ease.#T4#
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuguego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
Fuguego throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joseph avoids it.
Joseph slips under a jab from Fuguego.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Joseph scores with a head kick.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Fuguego's leg. Fuguego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Fuguego digs a good hook to Joseph's body.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Fuguego with an uppercut!
Joseph throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
Fuguego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Fuguego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joseph sprawls and moves away.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuguego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Joseph. #T1#
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Fuguego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Fuguego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuguego sets himself, and Joseph steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuguego avoids it this time.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuguego works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Fuguego shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joseph sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Fuguego saw that one coming.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuguego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Fuguego slips under a jab from Joseph.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph swings for the body but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Fuguego throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Fuguego throws a low kick, looking for Joseph's leg but Joseph calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuguego doesn't seem phased though.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph feints and then cracks Fuguego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuguego down.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Fuguego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Fuguego has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuguego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Fuguego's ribcage. Fuguego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuguego tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuguego's efforts to push away.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Fuguego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fuguego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Joseph takes a swing at Fuguego's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown. Joseph fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuguego is standing up over Joseph. Joseph looks to escape but Fuguego dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Fuguego looks up at the clock and then as Joseph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuguego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joseph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Joseph down.
Alphonse Fuguego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph controls the position for a moment.
Fuguego prevents Joseph from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Benandonner misses with a leg kick.
Bronte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Bronte ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benandonner lands a shot to the body.
Benandonner blocks an uppercut.
Benandonner misses with a body punch.
Benandonner presses Bronte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronte is breathing heavily.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but Bronte avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage.
Benandonner can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Nice body punch from Benandonner.
Benandonner cracks Bronte with a nice body shot.
Benandonner content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Benandonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner thows a body kick. Bronte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away.
Bronte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benandonner digs a good hook to Bronte's body.
Benandonner lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Bronte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benandonner. That's going to slow Bronte down.
Benandonner is looking to slow Bronte down with leg kicks.
Benandonner jabs Bronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Bronte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benandonner feints a jab promting Bronte to slip. Benandonner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bronte throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Benandonner is looking to slow Bronte down with leg kicks.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Benandonner feints and then cracks Bronte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronte down.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Bronte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronte drops his hands momentarily and Benandonner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benandonner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronte rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Bronte's ribs.
Benandonner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronte is able to avoid easily.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Benandonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronte checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Benandonner. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Bronte is looking to counter the offense by Benandonner and move into the clinch.
Benandonner lands a head shot.
Benandonner lands a nice looking body shot.
Benandonner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronte.
Benandonner scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronte cracks Benandonner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronte tries to counter by clinching up but Benandonner breaks away and moves out of range.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Bronte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronte tries to clinch but Benandonner is having none of it.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benandonner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronte throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronte at a distance.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benandonner.
Bronte avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away.
Benandonner swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronte.
Bronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benandonner scores with a leg kick.
Bob Bronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronte circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benandonner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronte.
Bronte tries to close the distance and clinch but Benandonner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benandonner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronte tries to counter by clinching up but Benandonner breaks away and moves out of range.
Benandonner with a nice calf kick.
Bronte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronte fails with a takedown attempt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benandonner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner lands a jab to the nose.
Benandonner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benandonner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benandonner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bronte if he has to take too many more of those.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronte.
Benandonner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Benandonner lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Benandonner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner lands with a cross.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benandonner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benandonner connects with a body shot that sends Bronte's belly button to the back.
Giant Benandonner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Benandonner.
Bronte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benandonner can pounce on him.
Bronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benandonner scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronte should have avoided that one.
Bronte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bronte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benandonner connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner digs a good body shot into Bronte's ribs.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronte.
Benandonner scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bronte. Those never looked like landing.
Benandonner jabs Bronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benandonner rushes Bronte and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bronte is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Benandonner piles on the pressure and Bronte crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Peters lands a jab to the head.
Peters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peters lands with a good body shot.
Peters darts in trying to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peters thinking.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Peters misses
and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range.
Thorsby swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby checks a leg kick. #T1#
Peters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peters rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peters wants to clinch but Thorsby slips to the side
and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
Peters lands a body shot.
Thorsby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peters throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Peters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peters can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peters.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peters swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Thorsby presses Peters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peters working aggressively here.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peters lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Peters lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Peters.
Peters tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Peters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Peters - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Peters.
Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peters lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peters is keeping busy.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peters lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peters seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Peters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Peters on the inside.
Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorsby looks winded!
Peters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head.
Peters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peters struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands. #T4#
Peters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Peters.
A right hand to the body from Peters.
Peters misses with a body punch.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peters's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters working aggressively here.
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Peters.
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peters tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Peters back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Peters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Peters feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thorsby sprawling to the canvas! Thorsby rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peters finish him?! #ROC#Thorsby is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sol Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him?
Peters cracks Thorsby with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Peters!
Sol Peters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pyssy enables Christie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pyssy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christie preventing the sweep.
Christie wants to control from the top but Pyssy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pyssy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Pyssy blocks nicely.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy has control of Christie's left arm, preventing Christie from doing any damage. #T1#
Pyssy trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyssy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pyssy controlling Christie's posture.
Pyssy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Pyssy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christie defends it easily.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Pyssy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Pyssy pulls Christie in to control the position.
Pyssy wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pyssy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Pyssy trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Christie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot.
Christie misses with a hook. Pyssy ducked under it nicely.
Pyssy throws a counter combo.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Pyssy counters with a big head kick but Christie shrugs it off.
Christie fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way.
Christie takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Pyssy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Christie has been working on his balance at Wolfpack Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pyssy.#TD#
Christie gets the takedown into side control.
Christie 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Christie are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Pyssy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pyssy down.
Pyssy can't do much from the bottom here.
Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
Pyssy sneaks back into half guard.
Pyssy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christie throwing shots but Pyssy is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christie scores with a body shot.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but Pyssy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyssy digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Pyssy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Pyssy is out of range.
Christie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pyssy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyssy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Pyssy cracks a nice hook into Christie's ribs.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pyssy defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Pyssy looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Pyssy slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyssy is looking to score with low kicks.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pyssy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
And Pyssy responds with a good body kick, but Christie manages to step out the way in time.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyssy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pyssy leaves Christie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Pyssy lands with a kick to the temple. Christie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Christie with a poor takedown
and Pyssy counters with a right hand to the body.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a nice looking body kick.
Pyssy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Christie connects with a right hand. Pyssy shakes it off.
Pyssy throws a head kick that misses.
Pyssy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Christie with that takedown attempt.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pyssy momentarily.
Pyssy tried to score with a low kick but Christie checks it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Pyssy's head but Pyssy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyssy misses the shot to the body.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyssy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Pyssy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pyssy takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Christie moved away.
Christie attempts a counter takedown but Pyssy avoids it well and moves away.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pyssy swivels and escapes.
Pyssy lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyssy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyssy cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pyssy swats away the attempt to clinch by Christie.
Pyssy throws a leg kick #CL#
and Christie counters by moving into the clinch.
Pyssy digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyssy.
Pyssy is trying to maintain a safe position but Christie gets an underhook and turns Pyssy into the cage.
Pyssy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pyssy loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot.
Pyssy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie throws a hook but Pyssy avoids it easily.
Pyssy counters with a body kick.
Christie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pyssy as he jumps to the side.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyssy.
Pyssy lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Pyssy. #TD#
Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pyssy gets back to full guard. #T1#
Pyssy controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pyssy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Pyssy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Christie wants to hit a sweep here but Pyssy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christie there!
Christie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie wants to control but Pyssy is keeping busy.
Pyssy wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
Christie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pyssy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Pyssy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christie trying to control but Pyssy postures up. #SUB2#
Pyssy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyssy.
Christie is not content to let Pyssy control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Pyssy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Christie.
I think Christie 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pultti Pyssy!
After the fight, Pultti Pyssy 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.
Steven Christie spoke after the fight, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Emu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Emu defending well as Tamburello loads up on a big left hand.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamburello.
Tamburello tests Emu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Emu is just out of range.
Tamburello lands a jab-cross combination.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Emu.
Emu scores with a hook to the body. Tamburello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emu works Tamburello's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello lands with a hook. Emu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Emu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emu wants to slow Tamburello down by chopping away at his legs.
Tamburello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tamburello throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emu moves away.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emu lands with an overhand left.
Tamburello checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Emu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamburello quickly recovers to half guard.
Tamburello is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Emu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tamburello could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Emu has cracked it and Tamburello is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Emu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Limu Emu!
Limu Emu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Emu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozhkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Emu throws a strike but Rozhkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Emu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozhkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rozhkov won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov postures up in Emu's guard and throws a big left but Emu blocks it.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Emu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rozhkov passes Emu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emu keeps working.
Emu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Emu is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Emu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Emu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emu gets full guard.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Emu keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozhkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rozhkov wants to sweep here but Emu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Emu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozhkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emu has managed to get both his arms back between Rozhkov's legs - danger averted.
Emu is stalling in the full guard.
Emu wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Rozhkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emu's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Emu misses.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Emu is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Emu lands a jab to Rozhkov's midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rozhkov counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emu can do to turn this around?
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Emu slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Emu misses with a low kick as Rozhkov jumps back.
That kick from Emu tenderised Rozhkov's leg. Rozhkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.#T1#
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu wants to slow Rozhkov down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Emu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rozhkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rozhkov 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! Emu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Fuguego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Areni on his heels. He'll look to pass Areni's guard now, I'm sure.
Areni lands a decent punch to the body there.
Fuguego advances position into side control!
Areni misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Areni is looking for a sweep.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is chipping away with strikes.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is keeping him busy.
Areni throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fuguego grinds an elbow into Areni's temple.
Fuguego scores with punches from side control.
Fuguego scoring with punches from side control.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Areni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuguego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.#T2#
Fuguego cracks Areni with a big elbow.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Areni striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni is looking to regain half guard here but Fuguego keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Areni taking a bit of punishment here - Fuguego scoring with strikes.
Areni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fuguego is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Areni wants to improve his position but Fuguego is controlling well.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Areni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Areni is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fuguego slips a nice elbow through Areni's hands, connecting with Areni's forehead.
Areni misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Areni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fuguego scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fuguego is trying to control the action in half guard but Areni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuguego working over Areni with some ground and pound. Areni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuguego moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Areni.
Areni misses with a strike from the bottom.
Areni wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Areni tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Areni regains half guard.
Areni is looking to improve his position.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is nestled in close to Areni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areni punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni walks into a stiff left hand from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni slips a jab and a cross from Fuguego.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Fuguego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fuguego misses with a leg kick.
Fuguego lands a slapping body shot.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego is looking to score with low kicks.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Fuguego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuguego wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fuguego isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Areni stacks Fuguego on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Areni!
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling his arm.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni postures up.#T3#
Fuguego tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Areni presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuguego is still trying to improve position.
Fuguego keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Fuguego regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. Fuguego didn't expect that.
Fuguego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuguego holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuguego working a defensive guard here.
Alphonse Fuguego has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
Fuguego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuguego wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Fuguego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Fuguego finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Areni defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but Fuguego avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Fuguego misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego is trying to maintain the position but Areni is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Fuguego has his hands clasped together around Areni's back. He's all about the action.
Fuguego trying to hold on to Areni's head to control him but Areni postures up.
Fuguego tries to get to full guard but Areni has control of the leg.
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuguego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.
Fuguego tries to land a front kick but Areni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuguego won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego tries to improve position but can't.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego has his arm trapped.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuguego is looking to regain half guard here but Areni keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuguego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby digs a good body shot into Bronte's ribs.
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronte scores with a jab to the body.
Bronte misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Thorsby finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Bronte - just one landing.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby lands a head shot.
Bronte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronte is defended easily by Thorsby.#T1#
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Bronte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorsby sprawls and moves away.
Thorsby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thorsby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bronte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Bronte tries to counter with a takedown but Thorsby is quick to defend against it.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronte should have avoided that one.
Bronte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bronte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorsby lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Bronte moves away from the strike by Thorsby.
A shot to the body from Bronte misses
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronte counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronte rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronte blocks a jab.
Bronte with a poor takedown
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Bronte swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Bronte dives in and scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
Bronte is standing up over Thorsby. Thorsby looks to escape but Bronte dives into side control. #T3##REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bronte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorsby keeps working.
Thorsby is trying to control Bronte's posture but Bronte avoids it. #SUB#
Bronte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bronte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bronte has hold of Thorsby's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thorsby seems comfortable defending it but Bronte has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thorsby is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thorsby is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bronte couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Bronte!
Bob Bronte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Kalla lands a right hook to the body.
Kalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Kalla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalla throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hideki counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalla looks for a takedown but Hideki sprawls well.
Hideki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kalla is predictable there
and Hideki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalla looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hideki misses its target.
Kalla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hideki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hideki throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hideki misses with a right hand
and Kalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hideki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hideki throws a body punch but Kalla moves out of range.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalla lands a body shot. #TD2#
Kalla feints and as Hideki raises his hands in defense, Kalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hideki wants to sweep here but Kalla controlling him for the moment.
Kalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Hideki has wrist control.
Kalla throws a strike but Hideki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hideki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hideki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Hideki is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hideki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalla is keeping the position for now.
Kalla trying to control the position here.
Kalla 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.#T3#
Kalla pulls Hideki in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kalla lands with a shot to the body.
Kalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Hideki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalla scores with a shot to the body.
Kalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hideki rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalla misses with a takedown
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Kalla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hideki.
Hideki slips a jab from Kalla.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pykky Kalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
Kalla swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Kalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Kalla manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a straight right.
Kalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kalla looks to clinch but Hideki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nagatsuki Hideki!
Nagatsuki Hideki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Pyssy misses with a head kick.
Pyssy throws out a leg kick but Fritz moves out of range and Pyssy only half commits.
Fritz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fritz.
Pyssy takes one to the side of the head.
Matthew Fritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz lands with a right hand.
Fritz scores with a hook to the body. Pyssy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy lands a really nice looking cross but Fritz seems unphased.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fritz is looking to counter punch.
Pyssy slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Pyssy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fritz at a distance.
Fritz cracks Pyssy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a nice head kick!
Fritz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyssy. #T1#
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fritz. Fritz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pyssy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fritz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fritz throws out a powerful jab.
Pyssy misses with a low kick as Fritz jumps back.
Fritz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fritz tries to land a leg kick but Pyssy saw it coming and moves away.
Fritz misses with a straight right.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Fritz connects with a body shot.
Fritz feints and then cracks Pyssy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pyssy down.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyssy slips a jab from Fritz.
Fritz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Fritz motions for Pyssy to come forward. Fritz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fritz misses with a lunging right hand
and Pyssy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fritz's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyssy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
A counter left hand to the body from Fritz misses its target.
Pyssy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyssy feints the counter takedown.
Fritz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fritz, as that shot connected.
Fritz misses with a body kick.
Pyssy feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Fritz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyssy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fritz throws a push kick but Pyssy slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Fritz throws a front kick aimed at Pyssy's knee but Pyssy avoids it well.
Pyssy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pyssy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fritz moves away.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pyssy looks to land a body kick but Fritz moved away.
Fritz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Fritz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pyssy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pyssy avoids the body shot from Fritz.
A low kick from Fritz is predictable there
and Pyssy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fritz pushes Pyssy away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Pyssy. #T4#
Fritz lands a jab.
Fritz moves forwards but Pyssy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Pyssy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fritz rather than just go for the knockout.
Fritz misses with a hook.
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fritz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Pyssy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pyssy throws a sloppy body shot
and Fritz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pyssy's knee momentarily.
Fritz misses the shot to the body.
Fritz throws a big shot that misses.
Fritz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyssy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fritz throws a hook but Pyssy avoids it easily.
Pyssy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fritz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pyssy needs to keep his hands up - Fritz had a free shot at his head there.
Pyssy 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.
Pyssy looks to throw the jab but Fritz is out of range.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Fritz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pyssy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyssy throws a right and a left that Fritz avoids nicely.
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Pyssy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz stuffs the takedown attempt from Pyssy. Pyssy gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyssy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fritz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Pyssy moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyssy walks into a left hand.
Pyssy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fritz throws out the jab.
Pyssy throws a body kick that misses.
Fritz thumps Pyssy with a low kick.
Pyssy throws a leg kick
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
Fritz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Pyssy misses.
Pyssy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fritz on the side of the head.
Pyssy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
Fritz tried to score with a low kick but Pyssy checks it.
Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.
Fritz jabs at Pyssy's body.#T2#
Pyssy connects with a solid leg kick.
Fritz throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Pyssy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz is controlling Pyssy's posture.
Fritz looking to control.
Pyssy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fritz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Pyssy tries to pass.
Fritz working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy wants to pass the guard but Fritz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fritz throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot.
Pyssy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fritz throws a head kick but Pyssy moves out of range.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pyssy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fritz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pyssy's head.
Pyssy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fritz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pyssy fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Fritz misses with a head kick.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pyssy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fritz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyssy moves away.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pyssy takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fritz scores with a punch to the head.
Fritz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Pyssy with a nice calf kick.
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fritz but Fritz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fritz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyssy throws a chopping leg kick but Fritz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Pyssy does no damage.
Fritz misses the jab.
Pyssy avoids the head kick by Fritz.
Pyssy looks for the body kick but Fritz saw that one coming.
Fritz throws a counter high kick but Pyssy was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Pyssy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fritz as he avoids it easily.
Pyssy throws out a leg kick but Fritz moves out of range and Pyssy only half commits.
Pyssy scores with a hook to the body. Fritz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fritz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pyssy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fritz misses with a double jab. #T1#
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick
and Pyssy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fritz's knee momentarily.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pyssy in his tracks.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyssy blocks the body kick.
Pyssy feints a counter leg kick.
Fritz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyssy.
Pyssy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fritz checks it well.
Fritz checks the leg kick.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the body.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses.
Pyssy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fritz ducks right into an uppercut from Pyssy.
Fritz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely.
Fritz misses with a hook
letting Pyssy counter with a right hand.
Fritz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz looks to land a combination. Pyssy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fritz with the inside leg kick.
Fritz takes a swing at Pyssy's ribcage but misses.
Fritz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pyssy. Pyssy obviously looking to wear him down.
Pyssy throws a solid leg kick but Fritz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pyssy.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely.
Pyssy misses with a body punch
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz lands a front kick.
Fritz misses with a wild combination. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Fritz misses.
Fritz slips under a jab.
Pyssy throws a sloppy body shot
and Fritz counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyssy.
Pyssy misses with a hook. Fritz ducked under it nicely.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy throws an overhand right that lands on Fritz's shoulder, as Fritz tries to avoid the shot.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew Fritz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pyssy avoids a kick to the body.
Pyssy misses the shot to the body.
Fritz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy slips under a jab from Fritz.
Pyssy misses with a looping left.
Pyssy cracks Fritz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fritz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyssy throws a hook but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pyssy throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pyssy checks it well.
Pyssy slips under a jab from Fritz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fritz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Benandonner connects with a solid leg kick.
Benandonner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ledley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a body shot.
Benandonner throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #T1#
King swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Benandonner's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Benandonner closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
Benandonner blocking some punches.
Benandonner lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Benandonner controls the action.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benandonner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
Benandonner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ledley King.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King looks winded!
Benandonner pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Benandonner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner blocks a body shot from King.
Benandonner is trying to stall.
King working aggressively here.
Benandonner slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Benandonner fails to land. #BC#
Benandonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King darts in looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
King cracks Benandonner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King misses with a straight right.
Benandonner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Benandonner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Benandonner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Benandonner finds it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benandonner.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benandonner's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T4#
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from King.
Benandonner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King digs a right hand into Benandonner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benandonner's gas tank.
King tries for a takedown but Benandonner manages to get underhooks.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benandonner wants to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of Benandonner's head.
King lands a body punch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benandonner after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King connects with a body shot that sends Benandonner's belly button to the back.
King cracks a nice hook into Benandonner's ribs.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benandonner.
King looks to throw the jab but Benandonner is out of range.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Benandonner misses with a low kick.
King slips a jab from Benandonner.#CL#
Benandonner closes the distance and clinches.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benandonner after a bit of a struggle.
King blocks an uppercut.
Benandonner throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benandonner's elbow.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
King misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benandonner blocks a body shot from King.
Benandonner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A short right from King.
Benandonner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benandonner tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benandonner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benandonner backwards.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner.
Benandonner slowing the pace effectively.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benandonner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage.
Benandonner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
King working aggressively here.
King can't get the takedown.
Benandonner lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benandonner. #BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King defending well as Benandonner loads up on a big left hand.
Benandonner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.#CL#
Benandonner rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
Benandonner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King working aggressively here. #T3#
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Benandonner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King misses the jab.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
King feints and as Benandonner raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Benandonner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to work over Benandonner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a nice body shot.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benandonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benandonner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Benandonner digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws the left hand but Benandonner avoids the punch easily.
Benandonner lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with a hook
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benandonner scores with a shot to the body.
Benandonner needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
King rushes Benandonner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benandonner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Benandonner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a looping left.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short left from King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Benandonner blocks an uppercut.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Benandonner lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Benandonner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Benandonner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King misses with a body shot.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Benandonner off balance momentarily.
Ledley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
That kick from King tenderised Benandonner's leg. Benandonner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benandonner blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Benandonner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King misses the jab.
Benandonner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Benandonner lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King misses with a right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand. #T3#
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Benandonner checks a leg kick nicely.
Benandonner circles away from the clinch attempt.
King blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
King takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner lands a lovely overhand right.
Benandonner throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benandonner lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from King. #T4#
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from King misses
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King wants to clinch up but Benandonner keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benandonner was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benandonner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benandonner pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benandonner is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giant Benandonner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benandonner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Benandonner!
After winning the bout, Giant Benandonner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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