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Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II     
Date:   Sep 08, 2023
#R1#
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes lV works the jab nicely.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Serronen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen shoots in and drives through. Tepes lV sprawls well.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV. #T1#
Tepes lV is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV 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 Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick that Tepes lV semi-blocks.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes lV stuffs the takedown.
Serronen misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Serronen moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Serronen slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen moved away.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen connects with a high kick.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Tepes lV strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serronen's knee momentarily.
Tepes lV with a nice calf kick.
Tepes lV lands with a good body shot.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy body shot
letting Serronen counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Tepes lV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Serronen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serronen.
Tepes lV cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Serronen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tepes lV stays in close to Serronen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle here but Tepes lV uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Serronen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Serronen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Serronen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tepes lV is just riding it out for now. Serronen eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Tepes lV is out of range.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Tepes lV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serronen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes lV's head.
Serronen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Tepes lV throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen wants to slow Tepes lV down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tepes lV tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Serronen misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV feints and then cracks Serronen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serronen down.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Serronen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Serronen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV lands a jab.#TD#
Serronen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes lV sprawls well initially but Serronen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV is trying to control but can't.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from improving his position.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen postures up. #T3##SUB#
Serronen seems to be working for a kimura but Tepes lV defends the submission attempt.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Tepes lV is refusing to be controlled, as Serronen sits in half guard.
Tepes lV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes lV keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes lV, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Tepes lV.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serronen enables Tepes lV to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serronen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes lV defends well.#SUB#
Serronen looking for subs off his back but Tepes lV has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Serronen trying to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serronen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Tepes lV defends easily.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Tepes lV controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes lV defends it easily.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes lV landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Serronen has his foot on Tepes lV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepes lV works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Tepes lV controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Tepes lV pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes lV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes lV lands with a kick to the temple. Serronen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Tepes lV gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV is chipping away with strikes.
Serronen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Serronen stops Tepes lV from passing to mount.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Serronen tries to buck Tepes lV off but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV is putting a hurting on Serronen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tepes lV works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serronen taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes lV wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen trying to remain calm as Tepes lV controls from the top position.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from moving into mount.
Serronen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes lV 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!

A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023
#R1#
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Murhaa down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Murhaa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.#T1#
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.#CL#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a body kick. #T2#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a body kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Jab from Murhaa.#T3#
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Murhaa defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhaa! Wilson lets Murhaa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson delivers a nice body kick.
Murhaa looks winded!
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson. #T4#
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Murhaa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa'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#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa misses with a hook #KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp one two that drops Murhaa! Wilson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murhaa to his feet! Murhaa is in big trouble!
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Wilson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Murhaa just on the top of the head. Murhaa drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Murhaa - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blade Wilson!
A relieved looking Blade Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Republic.#CL#
Republic has Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Our sources have told us that Republic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Face's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Face connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face. #CUT2#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Face just misses with a elbow thrown towards Republic's brow.
Republic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Face blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Republic.
Republic tries a knee to the head but Face blocks it.
Republic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Face blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic misses with some punches.
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not. #T1#
Face misses with a knee strike.
Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Face misses with a punch to the body.
Face blocks an uppercut.
Face pressing his opponent against the cage.
Face scores with a hook to the body.
Face cracks Republic with a nice body shot.
Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Face.
Face avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic avoiding damage as Face throws knees to the body.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Face avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.
Republic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face prevents a body shot from Republic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Face working aggressively here.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Face.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Face avoids the damage to the body.
Face misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Republic with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Face tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards. #T3#
Face stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Republic as Face tries to tie him up.
Republic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face landing knees to the head.
Face is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Face avoids the damage to the body.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Face.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Face.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Face to work.
Face trying to control the position but instead, Republic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Face into the cage.
Face lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Republic.
A short uppercut from Face.
Face throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Republic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Republic.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Face looks winded!
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Republic lands a nice knee to the body.
Republic connects with a knee to the head.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Face lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Face throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Republic lands a nice knee to the body.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Republic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Republic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Face. That did some damage!
Republic swings widly with a right hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Republic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Republic misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Face walks forward, straight into a front kick from Republic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face is breathing heavily.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Republic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Republic lands a nice looking body kick.
Republic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Face takes one to the chin there.
Republic throws a push kick but Face slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.#CL#
Republic clinches up with Face and pushes him back against the cage.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Republic.
Republic landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Republic.
Republic landing knees to the body.
Republic misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Face is trying to maintain a safe position but Republic gets an underhook and turns Face into the cage.
Republic looking to throw knees to the head but Face is blocking nicely.
Face managing to block the knees to the body from Republic.
A short body shot lands from Republic as the two fighters clinch.
Republic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Face is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Republic tries to land a knee to the head but Face blocks with his arms.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Face has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Face on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Face takes a knee to the side of the body.
Republic tries a knee to the head but Face blocks it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Republic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Face avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Republic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Republic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face lands a left hand.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Republic missing with knees to the body.
Republic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Republic misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Republic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Republic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Republic lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Republic on the inside.
Republic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?#T4#
A shot in the inside from Republic.
Republic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Republic looking to throw knees to the head but Face is blocking nicely.
Face is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards. #ROC#Face is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Republic.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Republic finish him?
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Face lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Republic on the inside.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
Republic lands a shoulder strike.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Republic landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Republic.
Republic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Republic throws a big shot that misses.
Face throws a counter combo.
Face is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Face stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Republic.
Face tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Republic scores with a jab. Face acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
Face is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Republic.
Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Face gets tackled into the cage by Republic. Republic maintains the clinch.
Republic misses with a knee to the head.
Republic working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Republic obliges.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Face avoids it.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puncher Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A knee to the head by Face.
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!
Republic lands a nice knee to the body.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Face is defending well for now.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Face avoids it.
Republic connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Republic.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Republics head.
Face avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Republic. #T3#
Face blocks an uppercut.
Face lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Face misses with a knee to the head.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Face's head.
Face tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Face is defending well for now.
Republic lands with a short shot to the head.
Face throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Republic tries a knee to the head but Face blocks it.
Republic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Republic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face displaying some good clinch control by pressing Republic up against the cage.
A short left from Republic.
Republic landing knees to the body.
Republic misses with a knee strike.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Face blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Republic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Republic 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!

A very excited looking Banana Republic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II     
Date:   Aug 06, 2023
#R1#
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Parker feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Parker moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses the jab.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker lands a head shot.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Murhaa misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
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!
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing. #T2#
Parker cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa swings for the body but Parker moves out of range. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Parker sends Murhaa down but not out. Parker dives into side control looking to finish.
Murhaa is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Parker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Parker misses.
Murhaa moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
A big left from Parker misses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker misses with a straight right.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
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!
Parker connects with a high kick.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Parker lands a jab.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Jacob Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Parker feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parker throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Parker tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Parker cracks Murhaa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Murhaa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Parker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Murhaa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday     
Date:   Aug 06, 2023
#R1#
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Adam with a jab.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Adam has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam working away.
Irwin keeps Adam under control for a moment.
Irwin taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adam's best efforts.
Irwin is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control from the bottom.
Adam works his way into full mount!
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Irwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Adam with the ground and pound from mount.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam prevents Irwin from getting the reversal.
Adam avoids the attempt from Irwin to control.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Adam is working for a guillotine from mount but Irwin frees his head quite easily.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adam stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam scores with a leg kick.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Adam manages to break the clinch.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Irwin leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.#T3#
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irwin has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam blocks a jab.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adam passes Irwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irwin tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam working aggressively here.
Adam wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irwin, as that shot connected.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Irwin tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Adam.#T1#
Adam tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with a hook.
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adam connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.

Irwin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Irwin pulls Adam in close to his closed guard and prevents Adam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!

A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Pizziconi gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen trying to control here.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Serronen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pizziconi defends well.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi works over Serronen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Serronen has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Pizziconi pushes his legs off easily.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizziconi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizziconi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pizziconi distracts Serronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.
Serronen controlling the position.
Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serronen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi landing strikes. #T4#
Serronen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pizziconi tries for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Pizziconi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pizziconi looks up at the clock and then as Serronen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pizziconi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a big right hand but Serronen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Pizziconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serronen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pizziconi is in Serronen's guard.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control the position here.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serronen trying to control the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi scoring with some ground and pound.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serronen catches Pizziconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serronen is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Pizziconi scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Serronen regains half guard.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Pizziconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Pizziconi is continuing to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Serronen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pizziconi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pizziconi lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Serronen's hands, connecting with Serronen's forehead.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serronen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up. #T1#
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Serronen has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pizziconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Pizziconi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serronen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Serronen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serronen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!

Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers     
Date:   Jul 10, 2023
#R1#
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Ii lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen lands an overhand right.#T1#
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Serronen with a nice cross.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp one two that drops Serronen! MacArthur Ii thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Serronen to his feet! Serronen is in big trouble!#ROC#Serronen is rocked!#T2#
Serronen misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Serronen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
Shipilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov 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.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Shipilov drops Murhaa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murhaa looks back up at him and smiles so Shipilov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa thumps Shipilov with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Shipilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Murhaa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shipilov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Shipilov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Jab from Murhaa.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Nice jab there from Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Frost counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhaa toppling to the canvas! Murhaa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frost finish him?!
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Frost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Murhaa lands a body shot. #T2#
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.#T3#
Frost misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
A jab from Frost misses.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa cracks Frost with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Frost tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Murhaa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Frost is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!

 

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Azul's head back.
Irwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irwin.
Azul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azul off to one side.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul misses with a lunging right hand
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a body punch but Azul moves out of range.
Irwin sets himself, and Azul steps forward looking for the clinch! Irwin avoids it this time.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin with a jab.
Azul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Azul counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Azul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azul.
Azul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Azul.
Azul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azul.
Irwin moves out of range as Azul strikes.
Irwin scores with a jab.
Irwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Azul misses with a right hand
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin moves out of range as Azul strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Azul moves away and avoids it.
Azul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Irwin clinches.
Azul is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin lands a right hand.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Azul blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Irwin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Irwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Azul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin lands a left hand.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
Azul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Irwin.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
Azul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azul up against the cage.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azul up against the cage.
Azul pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin has a couple of punches blocked by Azul.
Azul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Irwin after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Azul's head back.
Irwin throws a leg kick which misses Azul's front leg but catches the back leg as Azul tries to avoid it.
Irwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azul misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely.
Irwin lands with a nice body kick.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Azul thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin lands a nice hook to Azul's body. Azul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Azul walks into a straight right hand from Irwin.
Azul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azul blocks a jab.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Joe Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Irwin with a knee to the head.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Irwin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Azul can turn it around.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azul up against the cage.
Irwin scores with a knee to the head.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Irwin missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Azul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azul swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Irwin counters by clinching up.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Irwin.
A head punch on the inside from Azul fails to land.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azul is breathing heavily.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Azul. #T3#
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin connects with a knee to the head.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azul blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin stalling in the clinch but Azul improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
A short right from Azul on the inside.
Azul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul working aggressively here.
Irwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Irwin wants to stall.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin sizes up Azul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azul misses with a kick to the body.
Irwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Azul checks a low kick from Irwin.
Azul scores with a body shot.
Azul looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming.
Azul jabs at Irwin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Azul.
Azul throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azul scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Azul 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.
Azul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azul slips a jab from Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin 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.
Irwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws a lazy head kick
and Azul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azul slips under a jab from Irwin.
Azul lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azul.
Azul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irwin's hands.#T2#
Irwin lands with a hook. Azul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irwin with the inside leg kick.
Azul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irwin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azul manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irwin connects with the punch.
Irwin stuns Azul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Azul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irwin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Azul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Azul throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Azul counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Azul to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Azul stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Irwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Azul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Irwin blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Irwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azul.
Irwin swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Azul keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azul's hands.
Fiore Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azul feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Azul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fiore Azul.
Well Irwin 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin!

A very excited looking Joe Irwin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Republic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donovan takes a shot to the head.
Donovan takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Donovan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Donovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Republic scores with a knee to the head.
Republic lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donovan misses with a body punch.
Donovan wants to stall.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Republic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
Donovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Donovan can't get the takedown.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donovan is trying to push Republic away but Republic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donovan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Donovan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Republic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Republic. Donovan shrugs it off though.
Republic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donovan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Republic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donovan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Republic closes the distance and pushes Donovan back into the cage.
Donovan working aggressively here.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Republic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donovan looks winded!
Republic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Republic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Donovan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Republic.
Republic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Republic scores with a shoulder strike.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Republic - that landed with a thud.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donovan backwards.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donovan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Donovan is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Republic takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Donovan is off balance and as he stumbles, Republic throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Donovan's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Banana Republic!
Banana Republic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Storm tests Ohchooto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ohchooto is able to avoid easily.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohchooto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ohchooto defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking to wear down Ohchooto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohchooto checks it well.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Storm misses.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm cracks Ohchooto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Storm tests Ohchooto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ohchooto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ohchooto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Storm takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.#T3#
Ohchooto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Ohchooto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Ohchooto's knee but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto feints the counter takedown.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ohchooto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ohchooto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Ohchooto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Ohchooto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Ohchooto with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Ohchooto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohchooto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Ohchooto checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ohchooto blocks a leg kick.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm thuds a left hand into Ohchooto's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto. #T1#
Ohchooto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Ohchooto walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Ohchooto takes one on the button.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Storm.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Ohchooto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Ohchooto moves away and avoids it.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Ohchooto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Ohchooto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm throws a leg kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto feints the counter takedown.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohchooto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohchooto can do to turn this around?
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm misses with a hook.#T4#
Storm misses with a hook.
Ohchooto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ohchooto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick nicely.
Ohchooto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm tries to work over Ohchooto's front leg with a kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ohchooto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Storm has got the better of the exchanges.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm misses with a hook.
Ohchooto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ohchooto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Storm is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ohchooto.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ohchooto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Storm lands with a straight right. Ohchooto didn't see that one coming.
Ohchooto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ohchooto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Ohchooto moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto feints the counter takedown.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Ohchooto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Storm.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Ohchooto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Ohchooto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Ohchooto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Storm throws a hook but Ohchooto avoids it easily.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
And Ohchooto tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm jabs Ohchooto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm throws a leg kick but Ohchooto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Ohchooto's ribs.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!

Lincoln Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: QFC Tournament 1144 Round 1     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Barbaroza wants to clinch
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Aziz gets tackled into the cage by Barbaroza. Barbaroza maintains the clinch.
Barbaroza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aziz holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Barbaroza decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Barbaroza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Aziz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Barbaroza's body to avoid the submission. Barbaroza has instead reached around Aziz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Barbaroza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Barbaroza!

 

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Syndal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Jab from Jones Jr.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syndal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Syndal avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Syndal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr lands with a hook. Syndal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Syndal.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a two punch combo.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Syndal.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Syndal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr connects with a single shot there.
Syndal looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr fails to land the takedown.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Syndal blocks a jab.#T2#
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones Jr jabs at Syndal's body.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Syndal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Syndal at a distance.
Jones Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Syndal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A left lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab. #T3#
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Jones Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Syndal pulls Jones Jr in to control the position.
Syndal is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr distracts Syndal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Syndal's brow.
Jones Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syndal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Syndal wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones Jr trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Syndal wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones Jr is in close to Syndal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndal managing to control the position.
Jones Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones Jr is working Syndal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr 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#
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jones Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Syndal's guard.

Syndal pushes Jones Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Jones Jr misses
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Jones Jr finds it's target.
Jones Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Jr lands a jab.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Jones Jr with a jab.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jones Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Jones Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Syndal is holding Jones Jr down, trying to stall.
Jones Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Syndal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Jr working away.
Jones Jr landing a few strikes.
Jones Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Syndal is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syndal to see if he's OK.
Jim Jones Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syndal trying to remain calm as Jones Jr controls from the top position.
Jones Jr working away.
Syndal tries to buck Jones Jr off but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Syndal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Syndal tries to bench press Jones Jr off him but Jones Jr keeps the position.
Jones Jr tries to advance to mount but Syndal denies him.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Syndal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Jones Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Syndal down.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syndal wants to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Syndal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Syndal defending against the ground and pound.
Jones Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Syndal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Jones Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones Jr looks up at the clock and then as Syndal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones Jr scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Syndal tries to bench press Jones Jr off him but Jones Jr keeps the position.
Jones Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Jones Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr working the head with strikes.
Syndal looking for a sweep but Jones Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Syndal is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Jones Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Syndal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones Jr landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot.
Syndal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Syndal blocks a jab.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Syndal won't be happy with that.

Syndal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr cracks Syndal with an open hand slap.#T1#
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones Jr, as that shot connected.
Syndal walks into a straight right hand from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr works the jab nicely.
Jones Jr staying out of range there.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Jones Jr.
Syndal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Jones Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jones Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr working Syndal over with strikes.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syndal is staying active underneath Jones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones Jr connects with a nice short shot to Syndal's temple.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Jones Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Syndal has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones Jr controlling the action here.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!
Jones Jr is trying to break free.
Syndal tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones Jr pushed the leg off.
Jones Jr tries to roll but Syndal sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Jones Jr rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Syndal gets his hands free as Jones Jr looks to control. #T4#
Jones Jr rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Jones Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Syndal.
Jones Jr breaks Syndal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
Syndal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr passes Syndal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Syndal trying to control but Jones Jr postures up.
Syndal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones Jr controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr!

Jim Jones Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IXF LV     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
De Oliveira fails with the takedown
letting Karaev counter with a right hand. #TD#
De Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.
De Oliveira is pressing down on Karaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karaev is holding on for now.
De Oliveira moves into full mount! Karaev won't be happy about that! #SUB#
De Oliveira working for a submission but Karaev is keeping him at bay.
Karaev tries to lock up and control but De Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karaev prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Karaev wants to hold on but De Oliveira pushes him away.
De Oliveira trying to control but Karaev is having none of it. #T1#
De Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Karaev frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karaev is trying to escape the mount but De Oliveira keeps good control and instead manages to take Karaev's back. #SUB#
De Oliveira tightening his grip on Karaev, looking for the choke.
Karaev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
De Oliveira looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
De Oliveira tightening his grip on Karaev, looking for the choke.
Karaev tries to roll but De Oliveira sticks to his back. #SUB#
Karaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get De Oliveira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for the choke from the back.
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Karaev is really stuck here. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karaev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karaev for a finish. #SUB#
Karaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karaev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karaev for a finish.
Karaev trying to control the hands but De Oliveira won't let him. #SUB#
De Oliveira sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Karaev taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno De Oliveira!

 

Event: CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Bianchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast is looking to counter the offense by Bianchi and move into the clinch.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Bianchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bianchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Bradley Beast has been cut.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Bianchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Beast defending well as Bianchi loads up on a big left hand.
Beast wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bianchi swivels and escapes.
Bianchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Beast does no damage. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Beast has knocked Bianchi down with a huge combo! Beast steps away and waves a wobbly Bianchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Lorenzo Bianchi has been cut.
Beast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Bianchi is rocked!#CL#
Beast pushes Bianchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bianchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
A right hand to the body from Beast.
Bianchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast keeps control of Bianchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bianchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bianchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianchi misses with a body punch.
Bianchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Bianchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.
Our sources have told us that Beast has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bianchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bianchi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bianchi won't be happy with that.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bianchi on the ground.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bianchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beast off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for the RNC.
Beast is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bianchi is cranking Beast's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Beast! He's tightened the choke and Beast is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lorenzo Bianchi!
Lorenzo Bianchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 393     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Paris doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Paris backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Green tries to move into range but Paris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Paris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green stalling the fight.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paris fails to land.
Paris misses with the head strike.
Paris tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paris fails to land.
Paris looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green blocking some punches.
Paris misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paris. #T1#
Green looking to stall. #BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green staying out of range there.
Paris swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Paris lands a head shot.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paris cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Paris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Paris catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paris throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris misses with a straight left.
Paris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paris is out of range and Green settles back down.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Paris.
Paris looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paris throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Paris counter with a right hand.
Paris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Paris throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paris moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Paris tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris slips a jab from Green.
Paris misses with a looping right.
Green tries to move into range but Paris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Paris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paris throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Green is trying to maintain the position but Paris is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green tries to roll over but Paris keeps him under control.
Green is looking to control Paris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green has a hand on Paris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paris with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a leg kick but Paris moved away.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Paris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Green.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green takes one on the button.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a jab when Paris was well out of range.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marco Paris is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Paris.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paris here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris slips nicely into half guard.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paris's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green keeps control of the position easily here as Paris tries to buck him off. #T3#
Paris rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Green controlling well, preventing Paris from escaping the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Green controlling the pace for now.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Green controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A left lands for Green.#CL#
Paris moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Paris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paris keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there. #T1#
Green trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Green not doing much here.
Paris is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paris tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#T3#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green stalling.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Paris scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paris trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Green has hold of Paris's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Green is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paris off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Paris missing with strikes from the back.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paris gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Paris punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Paris throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Paris drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green looking to control.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Paris persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Paris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Paris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green lands a front kick.
Paris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Paris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paris misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Green throws out a counter right but Paris avoids it with no problem.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Paris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paris takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Paris slips under a jab.
Paris works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Paris blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green moves out of range as Paris strikes.
Paris darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Paris into the cage.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Paris working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch.
Paris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green throws a low kick but Paris moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Green.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paris's sensitive parts.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Paris misses.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
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 Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Green scores with a leg kick.
Paris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green cracks Paris with an open hand slap.
Paris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Green.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris. #TD#
Green gets caught napping as Paris dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green controls Paris momentarily but Paris frees himself.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paris stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green is trying to control the position but Paris postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Paris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paris showed some decent athleticism there.
Paris thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Mike Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Paris from advancing to side control.
Paris controlling the action here.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Green defending well. #T3#
Paris winds up and cracks Green with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Green trying to control here.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Paris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paris looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Green hang on?
Paris avoids the attempt from Green to control.
BOOM! Paris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Green looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Green is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paris 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Paris!

Marco Paris retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Marco Paris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 141 Panic v Seng     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Panic 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.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Panic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seng throws a leg kick
and Panic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seng.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
A jab from Panic does it's job there.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic defending well as Seng loads up on a big left hand.
Panic tries to score with a low kick but Seng moves his leg out of the way.
Panic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seng misses with a right hand
and Panic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Panic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seng swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Seng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panic doesn't seem phased though.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and Seng counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seng.
Panic digs a good hook to Seng's body.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Seng bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Panic throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Seng tries to score with a low kick but Panic moves his leg out of the way.
Panic tries to counter by clinching up but Seng breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Panic misses.
Seng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Seng manages to circle out of the way.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Seng throws the kick towards the body but Panic avoids it.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seng connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Seng misses
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
Seng misses with a body shot. #T3#
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and Seng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panic's knee momentarily.
Seng has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Panic avoids the body shot from Seng.
Panic blocks a head kick by Seng.
Panic lands a right hook to the body.
Seng throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seng misses with a low kick.
Panic avoids the body shot from Seng.
Seng throws an off balance right hand
and Panic counters with a nice uppercut.
Seng misses with a body kick.#T4#
Seng just misses with a punch to the body.
Seng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Seng saw that one coming.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panic scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panic misses with some punches.
Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Panic. #TD#
Panic pulls Seng into guard.
Seng tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Seng 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. #SUB#
Seng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Panic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seng.
Panic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seng throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Panic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seng, pushing him back against the cage.
Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Panic as the two fighters clinch.
Seng can't find room to land a body shot as Panic controls the action.
Seng lands a right hand.
Panic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seng misses with a series of wild punches.
Seng lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Panic slips a jab from Seng.
Panic checks a leg kick.
Seng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seng.
Seng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panic counters with a nice uppercut.
Seng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seng throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Seng misses.
Panic moves out of range of the leg kick from Seng.
Seng throws a front kick aimed at Panic's knee but Panic avoids it well.
Panic moves out of range as Seng throws a body kick.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
Seng swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Seng throws a body shot but no joy.
Seng is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy body kick from Seng
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Seng misses
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Panic misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Seng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Panic blocks the leg kick.
Keith Seng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Panic misses.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Seng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seng misses the shot to the body.
Panic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seng misses with a left hand
and Panic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seng lands a jab to the head.
Seng throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Seng is just out of range.#T4#
Seng throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seng looks for the body kick but Panic saw that one coming.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seng lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seng throws a leg kick that misses.
Seng misses with a low kick.
Panic connects with a right hand. Seng shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Panic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seng's hands.
Both fighters circling a little - Seng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seng. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic thumps Seng with a low kick.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seng.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seng gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Panic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seng misses with an uppercut.
Panic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Seng throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Panic has closed the distance and engaged Seng in a clinch. #TD#
Panic manages to pull guard.
Seng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Panic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Panic.
Panic is looking to regain half guard here but Seng keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seng wants to control but Panic is keeping him busy.
Panic tries to bench press Seng off him but Seng keeps the position. #T2#
Seng staying calm.
Panic is looking to reverse the position.
Seng controls the position.
Seng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panic keeps working.
Panic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Panic is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Panic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panic is trying to get back to half guard.
Panic is not content to let Seng control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
Seng misses with a body shot
and Panic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Seng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panic checks it well.
Panic throws a chopping leg kick but Seng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seng swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Seng moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Seng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panic blocks it well.
Seng throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Seng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seng throws out a counter right but Panic avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seng thows a leg kick but Panic checks it
and Panic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seng takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panic checks a low kick from Seng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Keith Seng 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#
Seng misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Seng misses
and Panic counters with a straight right hand.
Seng misses with a leg kick.
Panic looks to clinch
and Seng counters with a leg kick.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Seng misses with a straight left.
Seng moves out of range as Panic strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic misses with a body shot.
Seng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy body kick from Seng
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Panic checks a leg kick. #T1#
Seng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seng scrambles back to his feet.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seng.
Seng throws a leg kick
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Seng slips a straight right by Panic.
Seng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Seng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
Panic cracks Seng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seng connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Seng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Seng throws a leg kick but Panic moved away.
Panic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Seng.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seng defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Seng defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Seng follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Seng throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Panic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seng's head.
Panic slips a straight right by Seng.
Seng misses with a body shot.
Seng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Seng lands with a straight right. Panic didn't see that one coming.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seng.
Seng looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Seng is predictable there
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Seng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seng throws a low kick but Panic moves out of range easily.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seng. #T4#
Seng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
Seng throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Crunch! Seng slams his shin into Panic's torso.
Panic slips a jab from Seng.
Jab by Panic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seng.
Seng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Seng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Seng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panic avoids the head kick by Seng.
Seng slips a straight right by Panic.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seng.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic tests Seng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Seng misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Panic moves out of range of the leg kick from Seng.#T1#
Panic tries to clinch up.
Panic cracks Seng with a good jab.
Seng scores with a one two! Panic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seng takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seng swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Panic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Seng manages to circle out of the way.
Panic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seng slips a straight right by Panic.
Seng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Panic finds it's target.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Panic blocks the leg kick.
Seng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panic misses with a hook. Seng ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Panic pushes Seng up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panic.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Seng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seng.
The referee is keeping an eye on Panic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seng misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seng backwards.
Panic taking a breather. #T3#
Seng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panic has him pressed against the cage.
Panic trying to control the position but instead, Seng has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panic into the cage.
Seng lands an uppercut.
Seng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panics head.
Panic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seng.
Seng blocks an uppercut.
Seng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Panic up against the cage.
Seng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Seng breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Panic.#T4#
Seng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seng.
Panic throws a push kick but Seng slaps the foot to one side.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seng.
Keith Seng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seng swats away the attempt to clinch by Panic.
Seng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
Panic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seng moves away from the strike by Panic.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Seng.
I think Seng 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Seng!

Keith Seng is the new lightweight champion!
Keith Seng thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Dome     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.
Alaoui cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alaoui. #CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alaoui avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diesel blocking some punches. #BC#
Alaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaoui throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaoui.#CL2#
Alaoui gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaoui or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alaoui is trying to stall.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Alaoui shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Youssef Alaoui has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaoui.
Alaoui is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alaoui looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alaoui trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alaoui into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #BC#
Alaoui breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Alaoui circles away.
Alaoui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Alaoui tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alaoui blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Alaoui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alaoui fails to land.
Alaoui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alaoui dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Alaoui on the inside.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alaoui takes a shot to the head.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Alaoui working aggressively here.
Alaoui misses with the head strike. #T4#
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alaoui wants to stall.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Alaoui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui is breathing heavily.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Alaoui! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alaoui lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Voltsz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Dome     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Cranio throws a looping overhand right but Truninger ducks down to avoid it.
Cranio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cranio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truninger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cranio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Truninger's head backwards.
Cranio throws a jab when Truninger was well out of range.
Truninger wants to slow Cranio down by chopping away at his legs.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Truninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Truninger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cranio is able to avoid easily.
Cranio thuds a left hand into Truninger's body.
A jab from Truninger misses.
Truninger tries a head kick but it misses.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Truninger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cranio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Truninger counters with an outside leg kick.
Truninger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cranio.
Truninger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truninger moves away.
Truninger feints a counter leg kick.
Cranio swings for the body but Truninger moves out of range.
Cranio is looking to wear down Truninger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Truninger connects with a high kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Cranio.
Nice cross by Cranio.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Truninger saw that one coming.
Cranio connects with a single shot there.
Truninger lands a nice shot that snaps Cranio's head back.
Truninger throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Cranio.
Cranio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Truninger.
Cranio lands a lovely overhand right.
Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Truninger misses with a hook.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truninger! But no joy.
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Truninger is just out of range.
Cranio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cranio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cranio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truninger, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Truninger trying to control the position but instead, Cranio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Truninger into the cage.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truninger misses with some punches.
Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truninger backwards.
Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Truninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truninger prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Truninger tries to pull guard but Cranio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Truninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Truninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cranio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cranio tries to work over Truninger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truninger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cranio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cranio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Cranio misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Cranio.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truninger's elbow.
Truninger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Truninger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Truninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Truninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio digs a right hand underneath Truninger's ribcage. Truninger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Truninger misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truninger backwards.
Truninger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Truninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cranio.
Truninger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cranio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Truninger can turn it around.
Cranio misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Truninger prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio is leaning against Truninger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cranio.
Truninger looks winded!
Truninger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranio tries a body shot but Truninger blocks it.
Truninger has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Cranio tries a body shot but Truninger blocks it.
Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truninger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truninger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cranio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truninger.
Cranio working aggressively here.
Cranio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cranio misses with the head strike.
Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Truninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Truninger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Truninger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quebra Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truninger.
A cross from Cranio lands.
Truninger looks to throw a body kick
and Truninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cranio works Truninger's body with a nice hook.
Cranio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Truninger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Cranio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Truninger is out of range. #CL#
Cranio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quebra Cranio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truninger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cranio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truninger backwards.
Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Truninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Truninger controls the action. #T1#
Cranio pushes Truninger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Truninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio lands a hook that snaps the head of Truninger backwards.
Cranio throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranio lunges at Truninger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Truninger's hand.
Cranio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Truninger is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cranio.
Truninger throws a leg kick but Cranio sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Cranio avoids the head kick by Truninger.
Cranio throws a body punch but Truninger moves out of range.
Cranio catches Truninger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Cranio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Truninger is rocked!
Cranio works Truninger's body with a nice hook.
Truninger is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranio finish him?
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truninger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Truninger seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truninger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Truninger manages to avoid it.
Cranio swings for the body but Truninger moves out of range.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truninger can do to turn this around?
Truninger throws a low kick but Cranio moves out of range easily.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Truninger manages to avoid it.
Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio tries to bum rush Truninger with a series of wild strikes but Truninger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Truninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cranio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cranio clobbers Truninger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cranio lands with a straight right. Truninger didn't see that one coming.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Truninger.
Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Truninger counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Cranio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Truninger moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Truninger takes one to the side of the head.
Truninger looks to land a body kick but Cranio moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Truninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Truninger got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cranio presses forward with punches and knees until Truninger stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Truninger closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
A very excited looking Quebra Cranio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: IXF L     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1#
A big left from Karaev misses.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karaev moves away.
Tassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Andrey Karaev has been cut.#TD#
Tassen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tassen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tassen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Karaev keeps moving.
Tassen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tassen preventing the sweep.
Karaev has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position.
Karaev keeping moving, preventing Tassen from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tassen postures up in Karaev's guard and throws a big left but Karaev blocks it.
Tassen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaev's head.
Karaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tassen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karaev stops Tassen from getting back to his feet.
Karaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tassen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tassen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tassen 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.
Karaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tassen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tassen lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tassen shoots in for a takedown but Karaev shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Karaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice jab there from Karaev.
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 Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Karaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tassen.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen loads up on a big right hand but Karaev slips the punch.
Tassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Karaev.
Tassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Tassen has his takedown stuffed
and Karaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karaev slips a straight right by Tassen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tassen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karaev momentarily.
Karaev throws a big shot that misses.
Tassen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Karaev.
Andrey Karaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Karaev has knocked Tassen down with a huge combo! Karaev steps away and waves a wobbly Tassen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tassen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Karaev. Tassen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Karaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Karaev!
A less than humble Andrey Karaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

 
 
 
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