Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kreshnik finds it's way through Belyaev's defenses. #TD#
Belyaev feints and as Kreshnik raises his hands in defense, Belyaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreshnik wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kreshnik is pulling down on Belyaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Belyaev, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Kreshnik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belyaev is one step ahead there.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreshnik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyaev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely. #T2#
Belyaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreshnik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreshnik trying to control the position here.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard.
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Kreshnik isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kreshnik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belyaev gets back to half guard.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Kreshnik has control of the leg.
Belyaev gets full guard.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreshnik 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.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreshnik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Belyaev's belly button to the back.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kreshnik is fending him off so far but Belyaev persists. Nope, Kreshnik circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Belyaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreshnik as he jumps to the side.
Kreshnik misses with a double jab.
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Kreshnik sprawls well.
Kreshnik throws out a counter right but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Belyaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belyaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniel Belyaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard. #REVB#
Belyaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kreshnik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Belyaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreshnik defends it easily.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kreshnik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Kreshnik's brow.
Kreshnik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreshnik is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kreshnik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kreshnik's guard. #REVR#
Belyaev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kreshnik trying to control the position.
Belyaev forces his way into half guard.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev is pressing down on Kreshnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreshnik is holding on for now.
Kreshnik tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.#T4#
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik won't allow it.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreshnik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kreshnik tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreshnik's head.
Kreshnik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Belyaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but Belyaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Kreshnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belyaev thinking.
Kreshnik throws out a loose jab but Belyaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belyaev is defended easily by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev goes for a double leg but Kreshnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kreshnik continues to drive forward.
Belyaev is trying to drag Kreshnik to the mat but Kreshnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belyaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kreshnik prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kreshnik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belyaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belyaev misses with the ground and pound.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kreshnik dodges the ground and pound from Belyaev.
Kreshnik prevents Belyaev from improving position.
Belyaev throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Belyaev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kreshnik tries to improve position but can't.
Kreshnik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreshnik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreshnik has control of Belyaev's left arm, preventing Belyaev from doing any damage.
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard. #REVB#
Kreshnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Kreshnik has moved into half guard.
Belyaev manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev 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#
Kreshnik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Kreshnik is defending well.
Belyaev throwing shots but Kreshnik is blocking nicely.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kreshnik moves into full guard.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreshnik has Belyaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Kreshnik has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Daniel Belyaev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD#
Belyaev shoots in and bounces Kreshnik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belyaev distracts Kreshnik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!#REVB#
Kreshnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Belyaev is retaining full guard.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Kreshnik is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kreshnik avoid being mounted?
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Belyaev works his way into side control.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well.
Kreshnik defending against the ground and pound.
Belyaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belyaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik avoids it well.
Kreshnik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belyaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belyaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kreshnik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Belyaev throws an elbow but Kreshnik slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belyaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kreshnik to see if he's OK.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Belyaev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kreshnik is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belyaev looking to finish Kreshnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreshnik!
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Kreshnik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreshnik's face.
Belyaev lands a heavy elbow.
Belyaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Belyaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kreshnik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev 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.
Belyaev lands a big elbow. #ROC#Kreshnik is rocked!
Belyaev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kreshnik covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Daniel Belyaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mehamedov throwing strikes from guard but Halvorsen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mehamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Mehamedov wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Halvorsen pulls Mehamedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mehamedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen working a defensive guard but Mehamedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Halvorsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Mehamedov dominates the positioning.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.
Mehamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halvorsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halvorsen struggling a bit here.
Halvorsen is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Mehamedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Mehamedov working away.
Halvorsen tries to buck Mehamedov off but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mehamedov controlling the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halvorsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mehamedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mehamedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Halvorsen is looking to improve his position but Mehamedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mehamedov with shots to the head and body - Halvorsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halvorsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Halvorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Halvorsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halvorsen thumps Mehamedov with a low kick.
Mehamedov lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Mehamedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mehamedov stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Halvorsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mehamedov escapes and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Halvorsen regains half guard.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halvorsen controlling the position well.
Halvorsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mehamedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Mehamedov has managed to clinch.
Halvorsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halvorsen working aggressively here.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halvorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov has Halvorsen pressed against the cage.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen blocking some punches.
Mehamedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halvorsen is leaning against Mehamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Halvorsen. #T4#
Halvorsen can't get the takedown.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mehamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Mehamedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehamedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Halvorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehamedov's elbow.
Mehamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halvorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halvorsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halvorsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Halvorsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aziz Mehamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen tries to land a front kick but Mehamedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Halvorsen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halvorsen!
Halvorsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
Halvorsen tries to roll over but Mehamedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen taking some punishment here, with Mehamedov in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halvorsen gets full guard.#SUB#
Halvorsen looking for subs off his back but Mehamedov has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mehamedov not doing much here.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#SUB#
Halvorsen actively working from the bottom here.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Mehamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halvorsen wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mehamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Mehamedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halvorsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mehamedov is looking to defend but Halvorsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mehamedov! Halvorsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mehamedov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Danger has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Danger steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Larry Williams has been cut.
Williams looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Danger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Danger sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danger is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Danger throws a powerful right kick. Williams tried to block low but the kick was high! Williams was taken right off of his feet! Danger jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Seran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Seran misses with the body kick
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seran dives in and grabs De Minaur's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Minaur pushes down on Seran's head and hops out.#CL2#
Seran moves into range and clinches up with De Minaur.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Minaur tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Minaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Minaur misses with some punches. #T1#
De Minaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Minaur's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Seran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Minaur can't fight it off and eventually Seran manages to take the fight to the floor. De Minaur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Seran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Minaur dives on top into guard.#REVR#
De Minaur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but De Minaur defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Minaur is aware though and is defending well.
De Minaur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
De Minaur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Minaur has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
De Minaur trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran 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.
De Minaur's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Seran working for a triangle but De Minaur defends it easily.
De Minaur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seran on the ground.
De Minaur wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Minaur is aware though and is defending well.
De Minaur controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Seran has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but De Minaur defends easily.
De Minaur sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Minaur's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
De Minaur looking to improve position, pressing down on Seran's thigh with his hand. Seran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is De Minaur paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! De Minaur's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Seran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Williams stuns Dodgers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams thows a body kick. Dodgers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Dodgers - just one landing.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dodgers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dodgers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dodgers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Dodgers's head.
Williams tests Dodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Williams lands a big uppercut and Dodgers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dodgers looks OK. Williams waves Dodgers back to his feet!#ROC#Dodgers 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!
Dodgers tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Williams takes a swing at Dodgers's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Dodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Dodgers throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Dodgers looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Dodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Dodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodgers! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams tests Dodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with a hook
and Dodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Dodgers.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Dodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Williams throws a series of punches but Dodgers moves out of range.
Dodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dodgers scores with a hook.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dodgers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams misses with a hook. Dodgers ducked under it nicely.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dodgers checks a low kick from Williams.
Dodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Dodgers crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Dodgers back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Dodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodgers is just out of range.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dodgers is out of range.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Dodgers is out of range.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Williams sizes up Dodgers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dodgers scores with a jab.
Dodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Dodgers with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Williams catches Dodgers right on the button with a cross.
Williams tests Dodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dodgers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!#T3#
Williams misses with a left hand
and Dodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Dodgers down.
Dodgers takes one to the side of the head.
Dodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Dodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Dodgers drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodgers can do to turn this around?
Donk. Williams catches Dodgers right on the button with a cross.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dodgers is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Dodgers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Williams digs a good body shot into Dodgers's ribs.
Dodgers checks a low kick from Williams.
Dodgers misses the jab.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Dodgers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Dodgers. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodgers.
Dodgers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Dodgers.
Sloppy strikes from Dodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larry Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Williams.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Dodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Williams digs a good hook to Dodgers's body.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodgers.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams backing away here, and Dodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodgers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Dodgers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dodgers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dodgers's shoulder, as Dodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Dodgers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dodgers checks it well.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodgers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duck Dodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kreshnik tries to keep at a distance but Griggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a right hand.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kreshnik breaks from the clinch.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands a lovely overhand right.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreshnik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griggs under the eye.
Griggs moves to clinch but Kreshnik breaks away
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Griggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Griggs moves away and avoids it.
Griggs tries to clinch up.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs misses the jab.
Kreshnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreshnik scores with a nice right hand.
Griggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griggs slips under a jab.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Griggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griggs slips under a jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreshnik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
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#
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreshnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.#CL#
Griggs closes the distance and pushes Kreshnik back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreshnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreshnik. #T1##BC2#
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
Griggs wants to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Griggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs wants to clinch but Kreshnik slips to the side
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Kreshnik keeps it at a distance.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it. #T3#
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreshnik misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs walks into a jab.
Griggs misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griggs has time to react.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griggs. #T4#
Griggs defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.
Kreshnik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griggs moves out of range as Kreshnik strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kreshnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreshnik lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Kreshnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Kreshnik.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreshnik pounces like a tiger and cracks Griggs with a vicious hook! Griggs is down but not out! Kreshnik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roel Kreshnik! Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Moly throws a low kick, looking for Araujo's leg but Araujo calmly moves out of range.
Araujo throws a lazy right hand but Moly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moly misses with a body kick.
Araujo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Araujo blocks the body kick.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Araujo counters with a nice uppercut.
Moly avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Moly slips under a jab from Araujo.
Moly misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly misses with a low kick as Araujo jumps back.
Araujo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Araujo checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Moly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Moly tries to clinch but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Araujo checks a low kick from Moly.
Araujo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moly.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moly.
Moly throws the kick towards the body but Araujo avoids it.
Moly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araujo checks a leg kick nicely.
Araujo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moly moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
Araujo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Araujo as he checks the leg kick.
Araujo throws a fast counter high kick but Moly manages to duck under it in time.
Araujo swings for the body but Moly moves out of range.
A big right from Araujo misses. #T2##CL#
Moly moves into the clinch.
Araujo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Araujo managing to block the knees to the body from Moly.
Araujo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moly throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Araujo.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Araujo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moly.
A nice left hand lands by Araujo.
Moly misses with a knee strike.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
Araujo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araujo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moly jumps guard but Araujo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Araujo.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Araujo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Araujo prevents it.
Araujo avoiding damage as Moly throws knees to the body.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
Araujo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moly backwards.
Araujo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Araujo.
Araujo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Moly.
Moly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Araujo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Araujo.
Moly throws an elbow that misses.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Araujo - that landed with a thud.
Araujo lands with a light punch inside.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Araujo.
Araujo is working Moly over against the cage.
Moly is breathing heavily.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
Moly misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo lands with a short shot to the head.
Moly blocking some punches.
Araujo lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Moly is rocked!
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Moly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Moly.
Moly blocks an uppercut.
Araujo misses with the head strike.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike.
Moly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramiro Araujo 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#
Araujo knocks out Moly with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Araujo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Araujo picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramiro Araujo!
Our winner, Ramiro Araujo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Takahashi clinches up with De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Minaur smiles and moves away.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takahashi stuns De Minaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged De Minaur in a clinch.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but De Minaur won't allow it.
De Minaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Minaur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi jumps guard but De Minaur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.#T1#
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Minaur lands an uppercut.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
De Minaur leaning against his opponent.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Minaur smiles and moves away.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
De Minaur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Takahashi.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
Takahashi throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Minaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi 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.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. De Minaur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from De Minaur misses its target.#CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi fails to pull guard.
De Minaur gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
De Minaur tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but De Minaur holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Minaur.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Minaur. #TD2#
Takahashi jumps guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Minaur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Minaur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
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#
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Minaur. #T1#
De Minaur throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Minaur.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Minaur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.#T2#
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but De Minaur moves his leg out of the way.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Minaur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Minaur lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.#T4#
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
De Minaur scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Takahashi throws a head kick but De Minaur moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as De Minaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Minaur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
De Minaur defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a low kick, right behind De Minaur 's knee.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Minaur has time to react.
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!
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.#T1#
De Minaur throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws a nice looking combination but De Minaur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
De Minaur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps De Minaur's head back.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and De Minaur counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
A jab lands there for De Minaur.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur lands with a right hand.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Minaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Minaur walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
De Minaur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ryoto Takahashi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Takahashi lands the left hand.
De Minaur swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur connects with a jab.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Minaur slips under a jab.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Minaur, as that shot connected.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by De Minaur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Minaur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but De Minaur moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.#T3#
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
No joy there for De Minaur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.#T4#
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
Takahashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Minaur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Minaur scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Takahashi catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. De Minaur shakes it off.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi tries to clinch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the jab.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Minaur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Minaur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Minaur throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and De Minaur only half commits.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Minaur circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target. #T1#
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur connects with a right hand. Takahashi shakes it off.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi thuds his shin into the meat of De Minaur's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
De Minaur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Minaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Minaur's hands.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.#T3#
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a body kick.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.

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 Rod De Minaur.
I think De Minaur 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur stared into the camera and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of De Minaur's head.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov clobbers De Minaur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Minaur moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
De Minaur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
De Minaur scores with a spinning back kick!
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
De Minaur 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.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Minaur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
De Minaur wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Minaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to De Minaur's body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range. #T2#
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Minaur tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Minaur with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
De Minaur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Minaur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Minaur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Minaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.#T3#
De Minaur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
De Minaur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Minaur defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as De Minaur jumps back.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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#
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur with a jab.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur staying out of range there.#T1#
De Minaur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
De Minaur tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Minaur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Minaur with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into De Minaur's body.
De Minaur blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
De Minaur thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but De Minaur checks it.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Minaur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
De Minaur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Minaur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
De Minaur lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Minaur tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks De Minaur off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov motions for De Minaur to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
De Minaur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but De Minaur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks De Minaur with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Minaur checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Minaur - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by De Minaur as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a body kick that stops Akhtankhanov in his tracks momentarily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #T2#
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.#T3#
De Minaur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
De Minaur with the inside leg kick. #CL#
De Minaur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
De Minaur presses Akhtankhanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a nice body shot.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from De Minaur.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Minaur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
De Minaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov feints a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov works De Minaur's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Minaur. De Minaur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Minaur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov motions for De Minaur to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Minaur thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
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!
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
De Minaur defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick.
De Minaur thows a body kick. Akhtankhanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
De Minaur moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Minaur is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
De Minaur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
De Minaur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
De Minaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Minaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
A short right from De Minaur on the inside.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur lands a left hand.
De Minaur pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for De Minaur. #T3#
De Minaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches. #BC#
De Minaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by De Minaur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Minaur.
Akhtankhanov cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and De Minaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
De Minaur lands an overhand right.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
De Minaur misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can De Minaur finish him?
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Rod De Minaur retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A big left from Danger misses.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danger moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Danger. That snapped Williams's head back.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Danger blocks a leg kick.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.
Danger lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danger. #CL#
Danger clinches up against the cage.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Danger's head.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Danger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danger tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
Danger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danger throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger connects with a body shot.
Danger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Danger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Danger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Danger pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Danger.
Danger tries a body shot but Williams blocks it. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danger. Williams shrugs it off though.
Danger scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Danger as he checks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
Danger wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger wants to clinch.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Danger.#T4##CL#
Danger has managed to clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Danger.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger scores with a hook to the body.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Danger avoids the body shot from Williams.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Danger misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger wants to clinch.
Danger misses with a body shot. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danger checks a leg kick.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Danger misses.
Danger scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams clobbers Danger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Williams.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Danger moved away.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Williams misses with a straight left.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.#CL#
Danger clinches.
Danger lands a body punch.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
A right hand to the body from Williams. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Danger - that landed with a thud.
Williams misses with some punches.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams scores with a head kick. Danger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams avoids the body shot from Danger.
A clash of legs there as Danger blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Danger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Williams really dominated that round.
That's time! Danger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Williams misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Danger to the mat! Danger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Danger is rocked!
Danger is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Williams cracks Danger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Danger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Danger seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger checks a leg kick.
Danger jabs at Williams's body.
Nice uppercut there from Danger.
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!
Williams staying out of range there.#CL#
Danger moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Danger is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Danger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danger throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.#T3#
Danger connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Danger.
Danger tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Danger throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely.
Danger scores with a jab.
Williams moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Williams checks a low kick from Danger.
Donk. Danger catches Williams right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Larry Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Danger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Danger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Danger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Danger moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Danger forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams slips a jab from Danger.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danger tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger checks a low kick from Williams.
Danger drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a low kick but Danger moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Danger.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danger on the side of the head.
Danger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Danger.#T4##CL#
Danger has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger is working Williams over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch.
Jab by Danger.
Danger misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Danger rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Dinapoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choke slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Dinapoli. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Choke crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Choke back to his feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Choke shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinapoli's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dinapoli wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Dinapoli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinapoli manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinapoli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinapoli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Dinapoli passes Choke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke regains half guard.
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Choke slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Choke misses the target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choke looks for a takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well.
Joe Dinapoli 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.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinapoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Choke's leg. Choke is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Choke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dinapoli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Dinapoli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Araujo connects with a body shot.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like John James has been cut.
Araujo lands with a cross.
Araujo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! James's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Araujo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramiro Araujo!
Ramiro Araujo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a straight right.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panic misses with a kick to the body
and De Minaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Panic misses with a hook to the body
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Panic's ribs.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Panic lands with a cross.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Minaur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by De Minaur.#T1#
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Panic thinks about the counter body kick.
Panic jabs De Minaur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panic.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panic will feel that in the morning.
De Minaur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur jabs Panic right on the nose. Panic blinks but takes it well.
De Minaur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic looks to clinch
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with an uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Minaur.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panic has time to react.#T2#
Panic misses with a right hand
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panic tries to clinch but De Minaur is having none of it.
Panic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Panic has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur wants to stall.
A short left from Panic. #T3#
Panic stalling against the cage.
De Minaur blocking some punches.
De Minaur just leaning against Panic, taking a breather.
De Minaur trying to stall but Panic improves his position.
De Minaur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from De Minaur.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Panic.
De Minaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
De Minaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Panic.#T4#
A shot to the body from Panic misses
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Minaur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic wants to land a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic wants to counter the offense by De Minaur and move into the clinch position.
Panic misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic connects with a jab.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Panic lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Panic moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
And Panic responds with a good body kick, but De Minaur manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Minaur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic walks into a straight right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Panic motions for De Minaur to come forward. Panic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panic momentarily.
Panic with a nice calf kick.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.#T1#
Panic drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic.
De Minaur lands a head kick. Panic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Panic looks to clinch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panic misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
That kick from Panic tenderised De Minaur's leg. De Minaur is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Panic catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
Panic throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur. #T2#
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Panic misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Panic ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Panic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Minaur takes a step back to recover.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Panic's belly button to the back.
Panic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Panic tries to land a front kick but De Minaur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Panic misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Panic misses.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur thumps Panic with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic throws a front kick aimed at De Minaur's knee but De Minaur avoids it well.
De Minaur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panic under the eye.
Panic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic wants to clinch but De Minaur slips to the side
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
A low kick from Panic is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by De Minaur there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Panic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from De Minaur misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Panic. Those never looked like landing.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Minaur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panic in his tracks.
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panic there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Panic checks it. #T2#
Panic swings widly with a right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Panic lands with a good body shot.
Panic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panic lands with a straight right. De Minaur didn't see that one coming.
Panic throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Panic misses.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
Panic throws a body kick that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Panic backs away, De Minaur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Minaur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
De Minaur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Minaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from De Minaur finds it's target.
Panic misses with the body kick
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
Panic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Panic rushes De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
De Minaur gets through Panic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Minaur seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
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!
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
Panic prevents De Minaur from breaking the clinch.
De Minaur misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Panic drags the fight down to the ground.
Panic seems keen to control De Minaur's posture.
De Minaur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
Panic misses with a looping left.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur thuds a left hand into Panic's body.
Panic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Minaur.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a body kick.
De Minaur catches Panic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Panic throws a head kick that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic slips under a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Minaur finds it's way round the side to connect with Panic's head.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic 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.
De Minaur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur 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. #T2#
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panic will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Panic's body. Panic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a good, hard body kick but Panic shrugs it off.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Panic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Minaur scores with a decent looking hook.
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands a glancing blow to the side of Panic's head.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panic on the side of the head.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Panic thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
Panic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheers as De Minaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panic doesn't seem phased though.
Panic tries a head kick but it misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
De Minaur slips a jab from Panic.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panic misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
A low kick from De Minaur is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with a hook
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur had his way with Satanic Panic in that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Panic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panic.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the body
and Panic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic keeps De Minaur at a distance using the push kick.
Panic misses with an uppercut
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Panic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Minaur, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Panic pulls guard effortlessly.
De Minaur sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
De Minaur continues to stall.
Panic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Minaur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Minaur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panic is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Panic.
Panic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
A lazy body kick from Panic
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Panic
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur lands a nice shot to the body.
Panic avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panic throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Panic counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
Panic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Satanic Panic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
De Minaur breaks from the clinch.
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Panic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Minaur walks into a stiff left hand from Panic.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Minaur, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur took to the microphone: 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from River misses.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a jab to the nose.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kreshnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreshnik lands a jab.
River throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreshnik's waist but Kreshnik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
River closes the distance but Kreshnik moves to the side
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik blocks a jab.#T3#
River misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses the body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Kreshnik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kreshnik.
River shoots and misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreshnik's hands.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Good shot there by River .
Kreshnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River digs a good hook to Kreshnik's body.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River staying out of range there.
River blocks a jab.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreshnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River works the jab nicely.
Kreshnik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik 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#
River misses with a hook.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roel Kreshnik is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River throws a jab when Kreshnik was well out of range.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands the left hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from River .
River darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River scores with a hook.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries to clinch there but Kreshnik circles away.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
River misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kreshnik thinking.
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters with a right hand to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses its target.#T3#
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River loads up on a big right hand but Kreshnik slips the punch.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Kreshnik slips a jab from River .
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to clinch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Nice defenses there by River .
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreshnik. That snapped River 's head back.
Kreshnik scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River lands with a good body shot.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
River misses with a right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
Kreshnik throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreshnik should have avoided that one.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands with a nice body punch.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River .
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!
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
River misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik avoids it easily.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kreshnik's head backwards.
Kreshnik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
River misses with a combination
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#River is rocked!
Kreshnik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
River defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
River misses with a hook.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreshnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a series of punches but Kreshnik avoids them all with ease.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreshnik under the eye.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik is looking to improve his position.
Kreshnik is positioning himself well to prevent River advancing to mount. #T1#
Kreshnik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreshnik is trying to control but can't.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreshnik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.#T2#
River scores with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
Kreshnik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River 's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River swings for the body but Kreshnik moves out of range. #T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreshnik cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kreshnik throws a hook but River blocks it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Kreshnik's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Kreshnik throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
River tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to bum rush Kreshnik with a series of wild strikes but Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
River cracks a nice hook into Kreshnik's ribs.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River .
River cracks Kreshnik with an open hand slap.
River moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
River gets a clinch.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River is leaning against Kreshnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreshnik.
River tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
A big right from Kreshnik misses.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kreshnik's shoulder, as Kreshnik tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a right and a left that Kreshnik avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreshnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreshnik's head.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River lands a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
River takes one on the button.
River misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River .
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from River .
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James River .
I think Kreshnik 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hongtong defends it nicely.
A cross from Hongtong lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman fails with the takedown
and Hongtong counters with a straight right hand.
Hongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hongtong counters with a nice body shot.
Hongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Hongtong saw that one coming.
Hongtong throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongtong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hongtong looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Goodman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hongtong won't be happy with that.
Hongtong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hongtong tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Hongtong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goodman 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.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hongtong defending against the ground and pound.
Goodman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hongtong keeps working.
Goodman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Hongtong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goodman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Goodman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman in side control, throwing shots but Hongtong defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hongtong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goodman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hongtong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hongtong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goodman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Goodman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hongtong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goodman unloads with some shots from mount but Hongtong bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Goodman tries to control but Hongtong wriggling away.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goodman is looking to work his way around to Hongtong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hongtong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodman landing punches.
Hongtong wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Goodman looking to secure an arm triangle but Hongtong defends it well.
The referee warns Hongtong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hongtong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Hongtong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hongtong throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Hongtong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Hongtong.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodman lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongtong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hongtong wants to stand but Goodman is controlling the position.
Hongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Hongtong blocks nicely.
Goodman trying to control but Hongtong is working from the bottom.
Hongtong wants to stand up but Goodman is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.#CL#
Goodman clinches up with Hongtong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Goodman decides to pull guard. #T3#
Hongtong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Hongtong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Hongtong defends easily.
Hongtong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongtong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongtong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hongtong is posturing up here but Goodman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hongtong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hongtong has to tap! Slick submission there by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
In his post fight interview, White Goodman gave a big smile as he said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Dinapoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Randleman walks into a left hand.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randleman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randleman. Randleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Randleman throws a quick counter head kick but Dinapoli was just out of range.
Randleman feints and then cracks Dinapoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinapoli down.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Dinapoli had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dinapoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli misses the body punch
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman. #T3#
A big right from Randleman misses.
Dinapoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinapoli on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
Decent striking displayed by Dinapoli there.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dinapoli lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman connects with a jab.
Randleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Randleman crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Randleman back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Randleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Randleman sprawling to the canvas! Randleman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?! #ROC2#Randleman is rocked!
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randleman checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.#T2#
Randleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randleman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinapoli. Dinapoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randleman blocks a leg kick.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randleman's sensitive parts.
Randleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Randleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.#ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.#KD#
Randleman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dinapoli sprawling to the canvas! Dinapoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Randleman finish him?!
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randleman blocks a jab.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Dinapoli tries a quick counter leg kick but Randleman is wise to it.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randleman. Randleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Randleman moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman stuns Dinapoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randleman tries a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.#T3#
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Randleman connects with a leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randleman on the side of the head.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Randleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinapoli 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Davies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siuta's head.
We've been told by Davies's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it.
Siuta unleashes a big counter combination but Davies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davies throws a right hand that misses
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Davies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davies throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siuta looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Davies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Davies drops Siuta with a beautiful combination! Siuta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davies is looking for the KO!#ROC#Siuta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siuta misses with a combination
and Davies counters with a huge right that knocks Siuta out cold! Davies is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Davies!

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi walks into a jab.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
De Minaur scores with a body shot.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur. #T2#
De Minaur lands the left hand.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
De Minaur walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Donk. Takahashi catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur feints a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Takahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Takahashi and De Minaur goes tumbling to the canvas! Takahashi follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#De Minaur 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!
De Minaur is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Minaur avoid being mounted?
De Minaur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
De Minaur working a defensive guard here.
De Minaur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Takahashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Minaur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Minaur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Minaur! #REVB#
De Minaur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takahashi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by De Minaur. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.#T1#
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but De Minaur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL#
Takahashi rushes De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahashi as De Minaur tries to tie him up.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
De Minaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
De Minaur takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi thumps De Minaur with a low kick.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi misses the body punch
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand. #T4#
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As De Minaur backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi throws a push kick but De Minaur slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur'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.#R3#
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a lazy head kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur misses with the combination.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Takahashi.#T1#
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Takahashi. #CL#
Takahashi forces De Minaur back against the cage and clinches.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns De Minaur into the cage.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur just leaning against Takahashi, taking a breather. #BC2#
De Minaur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and De Minaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.#T1#
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.#T2#
De Minaur throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from De Minaur. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
De Minaur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
A solid body kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
De Minaur with the inside leg kick.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a straight right. #T1#
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi backing away here, and De Minaur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Minaur lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Minaur. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi with a hook.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
A low kick from De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Rod De Minaur's cut even more.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
De Minaur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahashi has time to react.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
De Minaur thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur stared into the camera and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Kreshnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cosades Jr looks to land a body kick but Kreshnik moved away.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades Jr's shoulder, as Cosades Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kreshnik misses with a left hand
and Cosades Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Cosades Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kreshnik pushes him away.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Cosades Jr does no damage.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Cosades Jr moves out of range.
Kreshnik defending well as Cosades Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kreshnik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik blocks the body kick. #T1#
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Cosades Jr misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cosades Jr slips under a jab.
And Cosades Jr responds with a good body kick, but Kreshnik manages to step out the way in time.
Kreshnik avoids a kick to the body.
Cosades Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreshnik cracks a nice hook into Cosades Jr's ribs.
Cosades Jr moves forwards but Kreshnik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cosades Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Cosades Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kreshnik scores with a hook to the body. Cosades Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Cosades Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cosades Jr duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreshnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cosades Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Cosades Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kreshnik pushes him away.
Cosades Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosades Jr slips a straight right by Kreshnik.
Good exchange - Kreshnik coming out on top.
Cosades Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik. #T3#
Cosades Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades Jr manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and Cosades Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades Jr's shoulder, as Cosades Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Kreshnik in the body.
Cosades Jr scores with a head kick.
Cosades Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Cosades Jr catches Kreshnik right on the button with a cross.
Kreshnik lands a jab to the nose.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cosades Jr tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Cosades Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.#T4#
Cosades Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades Jr slips a straight right by Kreshnik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades Jr throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Cosades Jr's head but Cosades Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cosades Jr throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kreshnik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreshnik avoids it.
Cosades Jr blocks a body shot from Kreshnik.
A short right from Kreshnik on the inside.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cosades Jr misses with a hook.
Kreshnik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kreshnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cosades Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kreshnik eats them both and turns towards Cosades Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kreshnik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the head.
Kreshnik misses with a hook #CL2#
and Cosades Jr moves into the clinch.
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Cosades Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades Jr tries to work over Kreshnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosades Jr tries to work over Kreshnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik tries to throw a body punch but Cosades Jr avoids it by throwing Kreshnik back against the cage.
Cosades Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kreshnik controls the action.
Kreshnik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kreshnik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Cosades Jr. #T1#
Kreshnik lands a left hand.
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cosades Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreshnik avoids the damage to the body.
Kreshnik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cosades Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Cosades Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Kreshnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cosades Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kreshnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cosades Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreshnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cosades Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
A short right from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreshnik is defending well for now.
Cosades Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cosades Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades Jr can do to turn this around?
Cosades Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreshnik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades Jr landing knees to the head.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a body shot from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Cosades Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kreshnik or not.
Kreshnik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosades Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosades Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cosades Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Kreshnik blocks with his arms.
Cosades Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreshnik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cosades Jr can turn it around.
Kreshnik struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosades Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cosades Jr fails to land.
Kreshnik working aggressively here. #T3#
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from Cosades Jr.
Cosades Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosades Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cosades Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreshnik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreshnik throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreshnik avoids the damage to the body.
Kreshnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roel Kreshnik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kreshnik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreshnik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kreshnik on the inside. #ROC#Cosades Jr is rocked!
Kreshnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreshnik blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cosades Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosades Jr blocking some punches.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cosades Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreshnik controls his hands.
Cosades Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Cosades Jr.
A right hand to the body from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik managing to block the knees to the body from Cosades Jr.
Kreshnik lands with a short shot to the head.
Cosades Jr digs a right hand underneath Kreshnik's ribcage. Kreshnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreshnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreshnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreshnik lands a hook that snaps the head of Cosades Jr backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cosades Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosades Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
Kreshnik closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cosades Jr! Kreshnik dives in looking to finish! Cosades Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roel Kreshnik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Mehamedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Allan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mehamedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mehamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allan Jr swivels and escapes.
Mehamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allan Jr manages to avoid it.
Allan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mehamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Allan Jr against the cage.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the body.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr working aggressively here.
Allan Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks an uppercut.
Allan Jr lands a body shot.
Mehamedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan Jr.
Mehamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov tries to work over Allan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allan Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Allan Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov misses with the head strike.
Allan Jr missing with knees to the body.
Mehamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks a body shot from Allan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allan Jr takes one on the button.
Mehamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Allan Jr's head.#CL#
Mehamedov moves into range and clinches up with Allan Jr.
Mehamedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allan Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a body punch.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mehamedov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allan Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov has Allan Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allan Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr. #T2#
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mehamedov digs a right hand underneath Allan Jr's ribcage. Allan Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Allan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
Mehamedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Allan Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov gets through Allan Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Allan Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehamedov 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.

A close second round but Zack Allan Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Mehamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mehamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mehamedov throws a body punch but Allan Jr moves out of range. #TD#
Allan Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mehamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Allan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov working some strikes from top position.
Mehamedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz Mehamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Allan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allan Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mehamedov shakes him off and moves away.
Mehamedov shoots in but Allan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allan Jr counters with a body kick.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mehamedov clinches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
A head punch on the inside from Mehamedov fails to land.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehamedov blocking some punches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Mehamedov on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allan Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan Jr!
Our winner, Zack Allan Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Danger tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Dinapoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Dinapoli. Beautiful body shot.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Danger misses with a kick to the body.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a head kick by Danger.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Danger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinapoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dinapoli avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Dinapoli jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
Danger tries to clinch but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Danger tries to clinch up but Dinapoli circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Dinapoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danger doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danger misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli connects with a crisp jab.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.#T3##CL#
Danger has Dinapoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinapoli tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Danger lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
A body shot lands from Danger.
I was talking to Danger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Danger misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Danger.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Dinapoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger clobbers Dinapoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Danger.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinapoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinapoli under the eye.
Danger defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinapoli. #CL#
Danger has closed the distance and engaged Dinapoli in a clinch.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinapoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a nice body kick.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger cracks a nice hook into Dinapoli's ribs.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Danger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Danger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danger wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side
and Danger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger jabs at Dinapoli's body.
Jab by Danger.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danger's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Danger.
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Danger checks it. #T1#
Dinapoli circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Danger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinapoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Dinapoli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Dinapoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Danger working aggressively here.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinapoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Danger clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinapoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danger prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Dinapoli.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger lands with a right hand.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Danger throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danger lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Dinapoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Danger scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
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!
Dinapoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Danger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes 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.#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinapoli. That's going to slow Danger down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.#T1##CL#
Danger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danger is trying to break the clinch but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch.
Danger is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Danger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Danger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger thuds a left hand into Dinapoli's body.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli blocks a head kick by Danger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.#T3#
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinapoli circles away.
Dinapoli throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Danger throws a body kick that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danger misses with a low kick.
Danger wants to clinch up but Dinapoli keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinapoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinapoli! #T4#
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danger avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Danger avoids it.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Danger clinches up with Dinapoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Danger scores with a nice right hand.
Danger lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A head kick by Danger misses
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.#CL#
Danger pushes Dinapoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Danger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land. #T2#
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with some punches.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands the left hand.
Jab by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danger's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli. #T3#
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a one-two to the body.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danger avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinapoli lands the left hand.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Danger slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.#CL#
Danger takes the fight into the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Danger gets through Dinapoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danger 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Danny Danger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

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